Alpha's Regret, Begging My Convict Luna Back

Aria's POVThey say freedom has a taste.Mine tasted like blood and ash.The iron gates of the werewolf prison shrieked open and I stumbled out in my ragged clothes, clutching my little pup in my arms, the only thing that mattered to me in this cruel world.The cold hit like claws raking across my back, right over the half-healed lash marks. My wolf whimpered somewhere deep inside me, weak and battered. She used to be my strength. Now, she was as broken as I was.I pulled Lana tighter against my chest, shielding her from the wind that howled like a mourning pack. She was the only warmth left in my world.When the wind finally eased, I pulled back a corner of the worn blanket. My heart softened instantly."Lana," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "My sweet little pup."She cooed softly, tiny lips puckering as her wide amber eyes blinked up at me, so innocent and pure. Her cheeks were soft and pink, a fragile bloom in a world that had gone gray.Her tiny mouth opened, letting out a

Nathan's POVI pushed open the bedroom door, and was hit by a cold wind which swirled wildly in the room. My wolf stirred uneasily beneath my skin, a low growl rumbling in my chest as I took in the empty room.My gaze was drawn to the source of the wind, the windows. They were wide open, curtains thrashing in the storm.I crossed the room in two strides and slammed the window shut, my claws threatening to break through as the frame rattled under my grip. The wind ceased instantly.My pulse thundered in my ears. Why does it feel like something's missing? I told myself I didn't care, that she meant nothing to me. She was just another traitor, one who'd sold me out and spat on the name of the Hemsworth family and Ironclaw pack.Still, I found myself staring at the bed. The deep gray sheets where she used to sleep. My hand rose to my temple, rubbing away the dull ache pulsing behind my eyes."She made her choice by staying away," I muttered under my breath, my voice low and rough. "If any

Aria's POV"We're here at Shevron Estates, ma'am" the Uber driver said, his voice muffled under the low sound of the engine.The car rolled to a stop before the tall wrought-iron gates of a luxury community. I glanced out the window, my heart pounding.Little Lana stirred in my arms, letting out a soft whimper. Her tiny body wriggled against me, and I immediately knew something was wrong. One touch confirmed it—her diaper was soaked through."Oh, sweetheart…" I whispered, cradling her closer. The night air carried the chill of early frost, and the thought of her catching cold sent dread through me like claws scraping bone. I couldn't let her fall ill, not after everything we'd survived.My little one shifted again, pressing her warm cheek against my chest. I brushed her hair back gently, breathing in her faint, milky scent.We'd barely had anything left when I walked out of that prison. No diapers. Half a can of formula. The guards hadn't cared. The other inmates had sneered when I be

Nathan's POVBefore I could answer, Sophia's sharp and dismissive voice cut through,"You're Alpha Nathan's driver. Helping a street cleaner? That'd make him look ridiculous. Just go around her.""Sir," the driver tried again, his tone hesitant. "Perhaps we could wait just a moment. She'll be clear of the road in a minute. It's freezing… she's soaked through. And she's got a baby with her."My grip on the tablet tightened. I forced my breathing steady, swallowing the growl that threatened to rise."It's the rain's fault, really," Sophia said with a pout, glancing out the window as if bored. "She's the one choosing to sweep the street just after a heavy rainfall. It's not our fault, fate's just not on her side."Sophia turned toward me, softening her voice. "Alpha Nathan, it's not that I don't feel sorry for her, but…""Enough," I said quietly. "She's just a street cleaner. Drive."The temperature in the car dropped. Even my wolf stilled—watching, waiting.Sophia blinked, then smiled fa

Aria's POVIt was Kara Jones, my dorm mate. She rolled her cleaning cart inside, exhaustion softening her weathered face. Despite everything, she smiled when she saw us.She removed her vest and washed her hands before walking over. "Lana's such a good girl," she said warmly. "But are you sure it's okay bringing her out there? The cold's no joke."Kara meant well. She always did.I smiled faintly. "Lana's picky about who she's with. She won't let me out of her sight."Kara chuckled, shaking her head. "That's true. The second you're gone, she cries like the world's ending. I offered to watch her, but that baby's loyal."I held Lana closer, warmth blooming in my chest. "She's been with me since she was born. We've never been apart."Something softened in Kara's eyes. "You mentioned you were married. Where's the father, then? He's not helping you at all?"I froze. My wolf stilled too.Nathan.The silence stretched between us. My throat tightened."Does he… have someone else?" Kara asked