Perhaps, if Addison hadn't been unable to outright reject him, she might have already turned her back on him during her father's birthday banquet.
"…Alright. I'll do it," Zion muttered, his voice trembling faintly as old memories and regrets pressed heavily on his mind.
"That's more like it." Levi smirked broadly, then turned to Addison. "Addie, do you want me inside with you, or should I stay with Lance and help keep the locust swarm busy on the front lines?"
Addison quickly composed herself and nodded at Levi. "You can come with us and help carry some of the supplies inside. We'll leave the distraction to Lance and the warriors." She decided without hesitation, knowing that bringing Levi along wouldn't make their group too large to be noticed, and his strength would be useful once they were inside.
