Alpha’s Regret: Chasing Her Back

Chapter 1 Zoey Malik ~•~ “No, no.” My heart was pounding in my chest as I tried to resuscitate him back to life. My clothes were already stained with his blood. “Please, open your eyes.” I continued to beg, even though he couldn’t hear me. Soon enough, I heard voices and footsteps coming from outside. “Help! The Beta is dying!” I screamed as I continued to apply pressure with the torn fabric from my blouse on the wound in his chest. The door creaked open and I froze as I saw what felt like the entire pack standing in front of me. Before I could say anything, someone from the crowd pointed at me and shouted. “Zoey killed him. She killed him.” My eyes widened in shock. No, I didn’t kill him. I was asked to deliver something to him. I found him injured. I shook my head. “No, I didn’t kill him.” My voice trembled as I tried to defend myself.“I was calling for help, but I didn’t want to leave him here.” But the crowd didn’t care. My voice was overshadowed

Chapter 3 Zoey Malik ~•~ “I, Alpha Conrad of the Crescent Moon Pack, reject you, Zoey Malik, as my fated mate and Luna.” His voice was sharp and cold. I stood frozen. For a moment, I felt like I couldn’t breathe. The pain of the rejection slammed me so hard. I expected it to happen but I wasn’t prepared for it. My wolf let out a whimper, curling in on herself with anguish. “No,” I whispered, my voice faint. “Please don’t do this,” I begged. Conrad looked at me with disdain. “Accept the rejection.” My heart shattered into a tiny million pieces. There was no use holding on to someone who didn’t want me anymore. He couldn’t even give me the benefit of the doubt. He chose to believe that I killed the beta. I didn’t even need a mate when I was going to spend the rest of my short life in the dungeon. There was nothing I could do to prove my innocence. I had finally accepted my fate. Tears streamed down my eyes as I cleared my throat and began. “I, Z

Chapter 5 Zoey Malik ~•~ I still had no idea who the man was, but I had no choice but to follow him. It was my only way to escape the punishment. The moon goddess finally gave me a miracle. My legs felt weak as he carried me away from the crowd. The pack members were murmuring behind us, but I didn’t look back at them. I already knew that most of them weren’t pleased that I was leaving without getting my punishment. I was even surprised that Conrad agreed to let me go. But how could I trust a stranger to expose the real killer in two weeks? The thought of being thrown into the dungeon was scary. He didn’t speak to me as we walked. He didn’t try to comfort me. He didn’t ask if I was okay. But I felt safe as he held my hands. Once we finally left the crowd, I stopped. “What?” He asked, narrowing his eyes on me. “Who sent you?” I asked, folding my arms. “Why did you call me your mate?” My mind was racing with different unanswered questions. At some p

Chapter 7 Zoey Malik ~•~ “Are you sure you’re making the right decision?” Selena asked, her eyes teary. “You barely know this man, I don’t think you should go with him.” She added, the concern in her voice unmistakable. I let out a wistful sigh. “I don’t have any other option. It’s either I leave with him or get thrown into the dungeon.” I replied, my voice trembling slightly. Selena pulled me into a warm embrace. “I don’t want you to leave with him. I’m scared.” She continued, her voice barely above a whisper. Before I could respond, Sean’s voice echoed from behind us. “Wrap it up, I don’t have all the time in the world.” He said without a care in the world. Was I making the right decision by leaving with him? If only I had a third option, I wouldn’t be going with a total stranger. “I’ll keep in touch. I’m sure I’ll be okay.” I whispered in her ear. “Call me when you get there.” I nodded, wiping off the tears that were flowing down my face. He made me

Chapter 9 Zoey Malik ~•~ As I sat down on the bed in my new room, my mind wandered back to the kiss Sean and I had just shared. I knew it was fake but it still made my heart race. His lips had been firm and warm against mine. It was too intense for something that was only meant to be an act. Why did it feel like something shifted that moment? I exhaled, letting a finger touch my lips. “It’s just a contract, Zoey. It doesn’t mean anything.” I muttered to myself. “I’m sure Sean didn’t even feel anything.” I tried to convince myself to stop being delusional about the situation. But then again, Sean didn’t have to kiss me like that. Not with that much force. He could’ve just wrapped his hands around my waist if he wanted the pack member to think that I belonged to him. But he chose to kiss me instead. A gentle knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I stood up from the bed and answered the door. As the door swung open, I saw a pretty lady standing in front of me