Addison didn't respond with words; she simply nodded, her expression solemn and resolute. This was her first official mission, her chance to prove herself not just to her father, but to her people. She had faced difficult Alphas before, and back then, she had been weaker, less experienced. Now, she was stronger, wiser, and she believed she could strike an even better deal with the Chieftain of the Tigren.
"Alright, take them with you," the Alpha King said with a sigh of reluctant approval. If it were up to him, he would have led the negotiation himself. But his position in the Royal Palace bound him, and sending his daughter in his stead tore at his heart. His mate, gripping his hand tightly, looked anxiously at Addison. But Addison offered them a reassuring smile and a firm nod, which eased their worry, if only a little.
