Chapter 184 Levi Making His Move
Addison didn’t respond with words; she simply nodded, her expression solemn and resolute. This was her first official mission, her chance to prove herself not just to her father, but to her people. She had faced difficult Alphas before, and back then, she had been weaker, less experienced. Now, she was stronger, wiser, and she believed she could strike an even better deal with the Chieftain of the Tigren.
"Alright, take them with you," the Alpha King said with a sigh of reluctant approval. If it were up to him, he would have led the negotiation himself. But his position in the Royal Palace bound him, and sending his daughter in his stead tore at his heart. His mate, gripping his hand tightly, looked anxiously at Addison. But Addison offered them a reassuring smile and a firm nod, which eased their worry, if only a little.
Zion needed only a second to make up his mind. Earlier, he had planned to check something behind the main palace, but whatever it was, it could wait. It wasn’t going anywhere. Letting Addison go alone was not an option. He stepped forward, volunteering without hesitation.
When Maxwell and Levi also offered to accompany her, Zion’s possessive instincts flared. But he swallowed them down. He understood that more protection for Addison was never a bad thing.
Shura, however, was not so composed. The wolf sulked in the corner, growling low in its throat, and muttering in frustration, "Mate. Mine."
Not long after, Elric opened another portal to the grasslands where the Tigren Tribe resided. There was no need for him to explain anything to Addison, she already knew the plan laid out by her father. More importantly, she understood that no matter how airtight their preparations seemed, the Chieftain’s unpredictable nature could easily unravel everything with a single unexpected demand.
So rather than waste time overanalyzing potential outcomes, they chose to face him directly and adapt on the spot.
Once the portal stabilized, Elric and the Royal Advisor stepped through first. Zion followed close behind, his expression grim, like a man heading into battle. Then came Maxwell, who paused just before entering. He turned back to Addison and offered her a reassuring smile. It helped more than he probably realized.
Next was Lance. Then, before Levi stepped in, he gently took Addison’s hand and asked, "Are you ready?"
His voice was calm and grounding, steady, just like in those years when they used to travel together from one territory to another, negotiating trade deals. The familiar tone stirred something warm in Addison’s chest, and she smiled at him, nostalgia softening her expression.