With that, Maxwell turned away without another word and headed back to his tent. As Alphas, both he and Zion were given their own tents, while the mages and guards shared theirs in groups of four.
Addison, who had been silently listening to the conversation outside her tent, couldn't help but shake her head with a small smile before closing her eyes. Surprisingly, the comforting scent of Levi lingering just outside lulled her into sleep far more easily than she expected.
The ground beneath her was hard, and the constant chirping of insects could've been grating, but none of it bothered her. Before she knew it, sleep took over, and when she woke up, morning had already arrived.
Outside, the camp was bustling with movement. Some were busy packing up the tents, while others prepared breakfast and readied food they could eat on the road later for lunch. The soft commotion roused Addison from her sleep, and as she slowly sat up, she realized just how deeply she had slept.
