Now, Addison looked every bit the regal princess of the desert. The way she carried herself, graceful, poised, and commanding, only amplified her allure without ever crossing into anything indecent. The Tigren woman let out a sigh of satisfaction before nodding approvingly.
However, Addison wasn’t escorted out just yet. She was allowed to rest inside the tent while preparations were made for the continuation of the negotiation. After all, the previous tent had been completely wrecked during the earlier skirmish, its interior clawed, torn, and stained with blood.
After everything that had happened earlier, Addison felt completely drained, so she took her time to rest in the tent. The Tigren woman, sensing her need for space, quietly left after handing her another glass of the fruity wine and some snacks.
Addison took a few sips of the wine and nibbled on the cured meat, hoping to regain some of her strength. As she waited, a wave of drowsiness crept in, and her body was screaming in pain. Still, she fought to stay awake; after all, she was on foreign ground, and she needed to remain alert, just in case.
After a little more than two hours, the same slightly older Tigren woman returned. "Princess, the preparations are complete. Please follow me, I’ll take you to the new site where the negotiations will resume."
Addison nodded silently and fell in step behind her. By now, the sky was tinged with deep hues of red and orange as the sun began its descent beyond the horizon. The open grassland stretched ahead, bathed in a blood-red glow that was hauntingly beautiful.
A cold breeze swept through the air, making Addison shiver. She glanced down, slightly embarrassed, under the thin fabric she wore, her nipples had hardened from the chill and were now clearly visible. Feeling self-conscious, she pulled her hair over her shoulders, letting it fall forward to cover her chest as best she could.
Soon, they reached an open area where a bonfire crackled in the center. Tigren warriors played drums and lutes, filling the space with rhythmic music, while Tigren women danced around the flames. At the head of the gathering sat Leon, the Tigren Chieftain, exuding a lazy confidence. Beside him, Zion, Maxwell, and Levi sat as well, cups in hand, toasting with Leon as if the violent confrontation from earlier had never happened.
Still, Addison knew the truth; they hadn’t really forgiven or forgotten. But they were here to negotiate, not to start a war with anyone. In the end, they were the ones in need of help, and for now, that meant swallowing their pride.
"The Princess has arrived!" the female Tigren announced, her voice ringing clearly above the music and laughter.
At once, nearly all the men who had been toasting turned their eyes toward Addison. For a moment, she hesitated, then straightened her back as she walked forward, her confidence blooming under their gazes.
Her mates looked at her with awe, pride, and unmistakable longing. It was clear they admired how she looked in her current attire, so much so that their possessiveness flared, as if they suddenly wished to hide her away from prying eyes.
Due to her status as the highest-ranking member of the delegation, Addison was led to the seat beside Chieftain Leon, in accordance with Tigren hierarchy.
’One clear similarity between the werewolves and the Tigren was their deep-rooted respect for hierarchy, and the way they followed it to the letter.’
This time, Leon behaved himself. He made no inappropriate gestures and instead signaled the women attending them to serve Addison as well. The change in his demeanor didn’t go unnoticed, but Addison remained vigilant.
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