Chapter 158 Cruelty By Choice
"Your Majesty," the Beta asked carefully, turning to the Alpha King, "should I bring him to the medical ward? If a fated mate dies the same day they recognize each other... it could be devastating for Princess Addison."
"Yeah, just get that bastard out of my sight," the Alpha King growled, still panting heavily. "I’m barely holding it together. I might really kill him."
His hands were clenched into trembling fists, and his eyes glowed faintly as he struggled for control. His wolf was close to the surface, furious and unrelenting. The primal urge to protect his pup surged within him, and now that he knew the man who hurt her was her fated mate? It was almost too much to bear.
The Alpha King didn’t want to question fate or the Moon Goddess’ will, but this... this felt like a cruel joke. His wolf was howling in fury inside him, demanding blood in exchange for the pain Addison had endured.
Even Addison kept her silence, sensing how volatile her father’s emotions were. She exchanged a glance with Levi, whose quiet nod conveyed his full support. His look said it clearly: ’Whatever you choose, we’re with you.’
Levi wasn’t even looking at Zion anymore. He didn’t care.
’He deserved every hit,’ Levi thought darkly. And for once, his wolf didn’t disagree, no reprimands, no guilt, just a shared, simmering silence. Their loyalty lay with Addison now. Nothing else mattered.
Maxwell, who had remained silent through it all, finally stepped forward and stood in front of Addison. "May I?" he asked softly, his arms opening in silent invitation.
Addison hesitated for a moment, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. But then, with a slight nod, she gave her consent.