He quickly caught up to her and reached for her wrist, stopping her just before she could pass Zion, who was still standing several dozen feet away from where the others had been moments ago.
Addison stopped.
Her brows were tightly drawn together, and her eyes gleamed with unmistakable murderous intent.
The moment everyone noticed it, the atmosphere around them shifted.
Whatever Addison had just heard through the mindlink, it clearly wasn't good.
Maxwell stepped forward, his expression turning serious. "Addie," he urged, his voice calm but firm, "just tell us what's going on. Whatever it is, you don't have to deal with it alone. We'll help you in any way we can."
Addison remained silent for a moment, her jaw tightening as something dangerous flickered behind her eyes.
Addison didn't answer immediately. Instead, her gaze lifted and landed directly on Leon. "I just received a report from my father," she said, her voice low and grim. "Your warriors have been ambushed."
