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It irritated him. The mixture of these feelings left him in a constant state of internal conflict, unable to put things in order. While he tried to fix his composure and ensure Claire’s survival, he could do little else but
leave Addison’s care in the hands of his Beta.
After all, Zion knew his Beta would never betray him. As Alpha, his wolves were sworn to him, and loyalty was something they owed him above all else.
But he never would have imagined that the one to betray him so deeply would be his most trusted Beta- the very person he considered a brother. To think that same man would try to kill Addison, his Luna, again. and again…
If he had known the truth sooner, he would’ve been the first to wrap his hands around his Beta’s throat and tear him apart without hesitation.
After easing Zion’s concerns, Beta Greg refocused on tracking the escapee while simultaneously reaching
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out to Claire’s omega attendant through the mind link.
“Clean the dungeon cell where Addison was kept–just enough to hide the worst of it. Remove the whip marks, leave only a little blood to make it look like she was only mildly injured. I’m entrusting this task to you. Fail me, and you’d best prepare to lose your head by morning.”
Greg’s mental snarl echoed as he shot into the forest, his boots tearing into the dirt with every leap. He was racing to catch up to Gamma Levi. Since Levi was carrying Addison while dodging patrols, Greg was convinced they couldn’t have gotten far.
Still, the trail was faint. There was barely any scent to follow.
“Tch. He used a masking spray…” Greg muttered under his breath. It was a smart move–and an annoying one.
But Gamma Levi overlooked one crucial detail–while he masked their scent, he still left behind faint footprints, especially while carrying extra weight. It was a clear giveaway.
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Beta Greg’s lips curled into a sinister smirk as he sprinted through the forest, eyes locked on the subtle
trail.
Just then, Claire’s attendant responded through the mind link. “Understood, Beta Greg. Leave it to me.”
Greg’s grin widened, a glint of triumph flashing in his eyes. To him, it already felt like victory was within
reach.
He just needed to eliminate Addison before the royal convoy arrived. According to the timeline provided, the convoy was expected to reach them by tomorrow -either around lunch or early dinner. That gave him a narrow but workable window.
If he could capture Addison and kill her along with Gamma Levi, he could bury the truth with their deaths. Levi would be branded a traitor, accused of trying to abduct Addison. Better yet, Greg could fabricate a scandal–accuse them of having an affair and attempting to elope.
After all, everyone knew that Alpha Zion was expected to dissolve his mate bond with Addison sooner or
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later. So, it would make sense if Addison had simply chosen to run off with her loyal Gamma, selecting him as her second–chance mate. Their supposed “love story” would end tragically, slaughtered by rogues or vampires during their escape.
The narrative would be airtight. Zion’s fury would turn toward Levi and Addison, not him. And Claire–poor, perfect Claire–would become the obvious choice for
Luna in Addison’s absence.
Even if Zion had started developing feelings for Addison, Greg believed it was best to cut off those feelings before they bloomed. With Addison gone, Zion would recover in time. And when he did, Claire
would be right there beside him.
As the twisted plan solidified in his mind, Beta Greg’s eyes lit up with a dangerous gleam. But inside his head, his wolf snarled in outrage.
“This is betrayal, Greg! Betrayal against our Alpha!” the wolf growled furiously.
“No!” Greg snapped back, his voice harsh even in his own mind. “I’m protecting him–protecting all of us.
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You know damn well we can’t let a wolfless Luna stand beside our Alpha. She’s weak. Keeping her around will only get us all killed. No other pack will ever respect us with her at his side!”
“So that’s why you’ve been scheming behind his back? Against both our Alpha and our Luna?” the wolf
roared.
“She is not my Luna!” Greg shouted, his voice echoing with rage. “I never accepted her–never!”
His clenched fists trembled at his sides. His elongated claws dug into his palms, drawing blood. He bit down hard on his lip, the crimson trail seeping down his jaw, but the pain did nothing to calm the storm inside him.
“Just because you refused to accept her doesn’t change the truth,” his wolf said bitterly. “She is our Luna–and she’s a good person. Better than you’ll ever admit.”
“Just because she’s a good person doesn’t mean she’s fit to be Luna! So shut it!” Beta Greg snarled as he forcefully shoved his wolf deep into the furthest
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will. He refused to listen to its protests any longer.
But the truth was, his wolf had already given up. Long before Greg pushed it down, it had begun retreating on its own, silent, defeated, and unwilling to fight with the stubborn Greg anymore.
It no longer believed in him. As an act of rebellion, it severed its connection with Greg, choosing instead to remain dormant, vowing to only acknowledge the voice and command of their Alpha from now on.
Fuming with anger, Beta Greg pushed forward, his determination burning hotter with every step. He mobilized every resource at his disposal, rallying the warriors and forcing them to elevate their efforts. The
search for Gamma Levi and Addison intensified, and
Greg himself tore through the forest, faster and more focused than ever.
Then–just ahead–a flicker of movement.
His eyes locked onto a familiar shadow. A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.
“Found you,” he muttered.
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Without hesitation, Greg lunged forward, muscles. coiled like a spring, and tackled the figure to the ground with full force.
“Ugh!” Levi grunted as he was slammed to the ground, the two men rolling through the dirt in a blur of limbs and aggression. When they finally stopped, Greg straddled him, pinning him down–but suddenly, he
froze.
Gamma Levi stared up at him with a smirk, eyes gleaming with challenge.
“What’s the matter, Beta Greg? Didn’t expect to find me so soon?” he taunted, voice laced with smug
amusement.
Greg’s jaw clenched.
Levi knew exactly why. He had anticipated Greg’s reckless move the moment he felt the shift in the warriors‘ patrols and heard Greg’s furious command broadcasted over the pack–wide mind link. Instead of running blindly, Lévi had acted quickly–hiding Addison away before Greg could get too close.
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Greg had come here expecting to catch them both. But all he had now… was Levi.
And Levi was enjoying every second of it.
Does he expect Gamma Levi to really sit still and wait to be found without pulling a few tricks?
Of course not.
Protecting his Luna came before everything else. He had hidden Addison carefully, tucking her away in a safe spot and giving her a small healing potion–just enough to help her body stabilize.
Then, without a second thought, he took off on his own,
