Chapter 202 Addison’s Unconscious
Seeing the magical token draw his blood, Leon raised an eyebrow, silently acknowledging just how cautious Addison was being. Perhaps she still doubted his true intentions, questioning why he had so forcefully tethered himself to her.
Maybe she suspected he was working with someone trying to infiltrate her territory. Or worse, she feared that someone, upon discovering their accidental mate bond, might try to use him as a pawn to get to her.
In a way, Leon couldn’t blame her.
He figured the token must be linked to a master token in Addison’s possession, one that allowed her to track his movements and verify his identity at any time. If the token was stolen or misused, it would deactivate instantly. It was, in essence, a surveillance tool, meant to keep him under watch like a potential threat.
And yet... he couldn’t bring himself to resent it.
Despite its purpose, the token felt like a gift, Addison’s first and perhaps only, token of trust toward him. To Leon, it didn’t feel like a mark of suspicion, but something far more personal. It felt like a wife’s protective charm given to her husband. Bittersweet, yes—but sweet nonetheless.
Leon offered her a gentle smile, the kind that could melt even the hardest steel, anything, perhaps, except Addison’s heart.
As she glanced up at him, she saw his usually sharp, commanding features soften into something unexpectedly tender. For a brief moment, her heart did skip a beat.
But Addison wasn’t someone easily swayed by appearances or fleeting emotions. No matter how sincere or beautiful that smile was, it wasn’t enough to make her drop her guard or change her stance.
So instead of responding emotionally, she simply gave a small nod in return as he thanked her, while she looked all calm and composed.