The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 297

Chapter 297: Chapter 297 The Plan

Perhaps, if Addison hadn’t been unable to outright reject him, she might have already turned her back on him during her father’s birthday banquet.

"...Alright. I’ll do it," Zion muttered, his voice trembling faintly as old memories and regrets pressed heavily on his mind.

"That’s more like it." Levi smirked broadly, then turned to Addison. "Addie, do you want me inside with you, or should I stay with Lance and help keep the locust swarm busy on the front lines?"

Addison quickly composed herself and nodded at Levi. "You can come with us and help carry some of the supplies inside. We’ll leave the distraction to Lance and the warriors." She decided without hesitation, knowing that bringing Levi along wouldn’t make their group too large to be noticed, and his strength would be useful once they were inside.

Hearing this, Levi’s lips curved into a satisfied smile before he, Zion, and Maxwell set off together, circling the barrier in search of a spot where the locust swarm was thinner. As they ran along the perimeter, Addison reached out to Lance through the mindlink.

"Lance, can you hear me? I have a task for you..."

"Addie, please, just consider me at your service anytime. No matter what you ask, treat it as mission completed," Lance said firmly, his eyes fixed on the flickering barrier.

Addison gave a faint smile at his determination. "I’m glad to see you so energetic and committed. Actually, I need you and the warriors to do more than just watch the swarm’s movements inside the barrier. I need you to keep them as distracted as possible."

"Distracted?" Lance tilted his head, curiosity flashing in his eyes. "May I ask why?"

Addison hesitated, torn on whether she should reveal the gist of the plan to Lance. If she did, there was a real chance he might react like Zion, refusing to let her go inside without him. That would complicate everything.

They could technically leave Levi outside to lead the warriors instead, keeping their group small enough not to draw unwanted attention. But unlike Lance, Levi had no pack bond with some of the warriors stationed around the barrier.

Lance could connect with them through the mindlink, coordinate them seamlessly, and his presence outside was undoubtedly the most practical choice.

Yet, keeping Lance completely in the dark carried its own risks. If he sensed something off or acted rashly, it could jeopardize everything. Addison knew it would come down to her ability to convince him, to make him stay behind and maintain control over the situation, ensuring no one, especially the locust swarm, noticed what she was truly planning. Failure here wasn’t an option.

"Well, actually, I do have a plan," Addison began carefully. "It isn’t guaranteed to succeed, but we’re planning to head inside. I’ll be going with Elric, Zion, Maxwell, and Levi. I also need to retrieve a sample of the locust from within the barrier, which means I’ll need someone trustworthy to cover my back and keep the swarm distracted from the frontlines."

She hadn’t lied, but she had chosen her words carefully, softening the edges so they sounded more reassuring and more flattering. She made sure to strike directly at Lance’s weak spot, appealing to his sense of loyalty and his pride by emphasizing how much she trusted him above anyone else to guard her from behind.

To Lance, that trust meant everything. And because Lance had grown up alongside her, watching firsthand how formidable she had become, he wouldn’t easily refuse her like Zion had.

"Alright," Lance said softly. "You can leave the frontline to me. I’ll make sure to keep the locust distracted. Just... promise me you’ll protect yourself, okay?" His voice carried a faint, pitiful edge that made Addison’s chest tighten with guilt.

"I will. I’ll be careful," Addison reassured him gently. "Thank you, Lance, for having my back." She made sure to show her appreciation because she could sense how much restraint it took for him to hold back his stubbornness and selfish desire to insist on going with her.

"No need to thank me so much. You know I’d do anything you asked, Addie." Lance’s tone softened, tinged with a subtle sultriness and quiet longing, as though he wished she would let him stand closer to her heart, the way Zion, Maxwell, and Levi already did.

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