Chapter 282: Chapter 282 Golden Hue Pack
"Addie, you were amazing!" Levi praised as he stood and walked over to her. He extended his hand, and Addison accepted it without hesitation, letting him pull her up with a smile.
"You too, you’ve gotten so much stronger," she replied sincerely. She wasn’t just flattering him. Addison had watched Levi train and spar countless times. Back then, as her Gamma, he was still weaker than Greg and often lost their matches. But now, his strikes carried far more weight and power than before.
Maxwell approached as well, his eyes carrying a hint of astonishment as he looked at Addison. "That was a great spar, and a valuable lesson for many of the warriors," he said, unconsciously reaching out to ruffle her hair. Addison didn’t shy away; she allowed the touch, knowing it was only natural for a mate to always want that closeness.
After the sparring match, everyone returned to their own training. But thanks to Addison’s display, the atmosphere was different, everyone was fired up, eager to try new techniques and methods in hand-to-hand combat.
With her example, they began to understand how to fight more freely against their real enemies which are mostly monsters and rogues. Addison had given them fresh insight: while they couldn’t replicate her unique style, they no longer confined themselves to one rigid approach that looked uniform and predictable.
After training, they all headed to the cafeteria. The omegas were already bustling about, laying out steaming plates of freshly cooked breakfast one after another.
The long tables quickly filled with an abundance of dishes, rich meats and fresh vegetables, befitting the West, the granary of the kingdom, blessed with the most abundant food resources. The aroma alone greeted Addison and her group the moment they stepped inside.
As before, Addison naturally took the Alpha’s seat, while Maxwell and Levi settled on either side of her, assuming their roles as her partners. By now, this arrangement felt normal to everyone; no one questioned it.
The Alpha of the pack, who had stayed behind to maintain order within the pack, graciously yielded his place to her. Smiling warmly, he addressed her with respect."Princess, where is Alpha Zion? Should we call him to join us for breakfast?"
Unlike the arrogant and domineering Alphas Addison had encountered before, this one was kind, mild-tempered, and truly one of a kind.
Perhaps it was because the Alpha of the Golden Hue Pack had three daughters and only one son, or perhaps it was simply because of how deeply he loved his mate, but he treated everyone with fairness and respect. His naturally mild temperament was rare among Alphas, whose bloodlines often carried an inherent air of pride and dominance.
It wasn’t that all Alphas were misogynistic by nature, though arrogance was common, as they stood at the top of their packs and were often the strongest among them.
Pride came naturally with that position.
Misogyny, however, was not instinctual but rather a product of upbringing. Fortunately, many Alphas were raised with discipline and rigorous training, much like the royal family, which tempered their arrogance into leadership rather than cruelty.
Even so, there remained a near-instinctive belief among most Alphas that she-wolves were weaker in build and strength. As warriors, they seldom regarded females as true equals in combat. That was why there had never been a precedent for a female Alpha—until now.
This Alpha, however, was different. He had openly considered passing his position to his eldest daughter rather than his youngest son, not because he was following the Alpha King’s example, but because he truly believed she possessed the ability to lead their pack, regardless of her gender.
Many other packs mocked his decision, some even to his face, yet he remained steadfast. He had already begun her Alpha training, and even his son did not protest; he openly admitted he could not surpass his sister. Perhaps it was the strength of their family’s unity, but within their pack, no one saw anything wrong with this choice, even if others looked down on them.
Because of this, Addison respected the Alpha and his family deeply, finding her time in their pack both refreshing and reassuring. In fact, the Alpha King’s example had only strengthened their position, after all, anyone who mocked the Golden Hue Alpha for choosing a female heir would also be mocking the Alpha King himself for naming a woman his successor.
With the Alpha King now opening more opportunities for she-wolves, public ridicule had largely fallen silent. Of course, some still clung to their old beliefs, but after Addison’s display earlier, many had begun to acknowledge that she-wolves could be just as formidable in combat, and perhaps just as worthy of leading.
"No need, Alpha Hue. Zion was just tired and trying to catch up on sleep..." Addison answered vaguely. But the moment the words left her mouth, she realized something was off. When she looked up, Alpha Hue’s kind yet knowing smile met her eyes, and her mind nearly exploded.
Her explanation sounded far too easy to misinterpret, as if Zion was exhausted because she had worn him out in bed. Heat rushed to her cheeks, and she instantly wanted to clarify, but any attempt to explain would only make things worse.
Around the table, everyone wore the same knowing smiles. Even the Luna leaned forward, piling more food onto Addison’s plate with a bright look in her eyes, as though silently cheering: "You did well, Princess. You’re a woman among women!"
Addison’s blush deepened until she wished she could sink into the floor. Levi and Maxwell, meanwhile, chuckled quietly as they looked away, refusing to rescue her.
They knew full well what everyone was thinking, but correcting the misunderstanding would only draw attention to last night’s covert mission. For now, they let Addison squirm under the weight of the teasing looks, silently amused at her predicament.
"Alright, let’s eat before the food gets cold."
Finally, the Luna stepped in to rescue Addison, seeing how shy and embarrassed she had become. She didn’t want the young woman to feel too overwhelmed.
After all, mating with one’s partner was perfectly normal among werewolves, something everyone did, and many were even open about it. Werewolves were, by nature, highly sensual creatures.
But Addison was different. She had grown up in the Royal Palace under strict rules and proper etiquette, so she lacked the casual openness that came naturally to most wolves. Unlike others, who might sneak away to indulge in the forest or even in secluded public spaces when the mate bond became too hard to resist, Addison carried a far thinner skin when it came to such matters.
And more than that, everything about her drew attention. She was the first she-wolf in history to be blessed with more than one fated mate. For two Alphas to share a mate without tearing each other apart in a bloody battle for dominance went against every instinct of their kind.
To the rest of the pack, nothing about Addison made sense—, and because of that, every little thing she did was magnified in their eyes.
"Ahem, yes, let’s eat. We’ll prepare a fresh breakfast for Alpha Zion when he wakes up," Alpha Hue said with a smile, taking the lead as he began eating in order to ease the weight of embarrassment from Addison’s shoulders. The rest quickly followed his example.