The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 239

Chapter 239: Chapter 239 Prison

While Lance worked with a mage to establish contact with the Royal Palace, Zion took charge of organizing the guards, assigning them to form a perimeter around the caravan. He and Maxwell each secured a side, making sure Addison was well-protected from all directions.

Both of them had already changed into fresh clothes, since their previous ones had been torn to shreds during their shift into wolf form. Even now, unease clung to them like a second skin.

They couldn’t quite explain the source of their agitation; perhaps it was the helplessness they felt at being unable to act when their mate was in danger, or maybe the suffocating tension of the ambush was still lingering in their blood. Either way, both Zion and Maxwell remained on high alert, their senses sharp and their instincts primed.

Meanwhile, Levi stayed close to Addison’s side, silently watching over her.

Addison, on the other hand, was busy formulating a contingency plan. Although she was still agitated and frustrated with herself for not being able to shift when she needed to, she knew now wasn’t the time to dwell on that. What mattered more was finding a solution.

She was hesitant to move forward. While she had once decided to explore this place on her own someday, that was under different circumstances, when she’d have the time and no one else to worry about.

But now, she had an important mission: to aid the West. Time was critical, and every delay could have consequences.

And beyond that, she couldn’t risk the lives of everyone in the caravan just because she was willing to take the danger on herself. She knew how treacherous this forest was, and entering blindly would be reckless.

Her mind raced with possibilities, weighing every option as she tried to stay calm under pressure.

"Princess!"

Just then, Elric returned, panting heavily as he sprinted back from the direction of the rear barrier. His face was pale, and he gasped for air, struggling to catch his breath.

"Why are you back so soon?" Addison asked, frowning as she saw him return after barely half an hour. It was far too quick to conduct a thorough inspection of the barrier, and judging by the expression on Elric’s face, it looked like he’d seen a ghost.

"The... the barrier..." Elric stammered between gasps, placing a hand on the small of his back as he bent slightly, trying to steady his breathing.

"Alright," Addison said calmly, though her eyes narrowed in concern. "Take your time. Catch your breath and then explain everything properly."

Behind him, the guards exchanged confused glances as they followed Elric in. None of them seemed to understand what had shaken the Archmage so badly.

After three deep breaths, Elric finally steadied his breathing. He looked up at Addison, his face still pale and tense, and began his report.

"Princess... I believe we’re inside a prison," he said, his voice low and trembling. The ghastly look on his face only deepened the weight of his words.

Just then, Lance returned with a stormy expression, his fists clenched at his sides. His wolf was clearly agitated, so much so that his eyes had begun to glow a fierce gold.

"Addie," he growled through gritted teeth, "we can’t contact the outside world. All communication channels have been cut off."

It was clear he was seething. The realization that the rogues had deliberately lured them here, into a trap, made his fury boil just beneath the surface.

And then it clicked.

Addison’s eyes widened as realization settled heavily in her chest. Everything she had read and heard might actually be true; this place could really be the prison of the dark fairies. It would explain why those who entered were never seen again.

Elric’s words echoed in her mind: a prison.

Addison wasn’t sure if Elric was deliberately trying to keep everyone’s spirits up, masking the terrifying truth behind his hopeful enthusiasm, but what he said wasn’t wrong. He did have a deep understanding of barriers, and the powerful one he placed on the Royal Grounds was proof of that.

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