Loving the Cold-Hearted Alpha Lionel のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 161 - チャプター 170

LIONEL I watched them from a distance, my fists clenched at my sides. Regina’s laughter rang out, soft and melodic, as she walked beside him—Axel. His name pierced my nerves like a sharp object embedded in my flesh. Who the hell was this guy? Now, I didn’t even know his name but I had my ways. I just had to draw close enough to hear Regina mention his name. How had she known him? Did she unexpectedly meet him and subsequently become close friends with him? I’d never seen him before, but he had an air of familiarity with her that made my blood boil. The way he leaned in close, his hand casually brushing hers, his effortless smile—it was infuriating. My wolf, Lucius, growled in the back of my mind, his voice sharp and accusatory. “She’s moving on, Lionel. And you’re letting it happen.” “She’s not moving on,” I muttered under my breath, though the words felt hollow even as I spoke them. “Then why

LIONELThe morning was already messing me up. My mind was consumed with Regina. I couldn’t stop replaying the way she had laughed with Axel, the easy way they moved around each other like they belonged together. The thought set my teeth on edge. And of all, the fact that she so defiantly chose her newfound company over me!“Focus,” I growled to myself, trying to turn my attention to the stack of papers on my desk.But focus was impossible. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw her smile—not directed at me, but at him. I slammed my fist on the desk, the sudden noise reverberating through the room.A knock on the door pulled me out of my brooding. “What?” I barked.Ryker stepped in, his expression cautious. “The patrol reports you wanted.”I took them with a nod, but Ryker didn’t leave. He lingered, his gaze scrutinizing. “Something on your mind, Alpha?”“Nothing that concerns you,” I said curtly, shuffling the pape

REGINAThe weight of my words hung in the air between us. My father stared at me, his usually strong, stoic expression crumbling into one of pure anguish. “Regina. You never told me.”“I would only be bringing more pain and I knew it.”“Who rejected you, Regina?”“Lionel.”“No.”“It was a long time ago.”“Regina,” he whispered, his voice breaking. “Tell me this isn’t true. Tell me there’s something we can do. Anything.”Tears brimmed in my eyes as I shook my head. “Father, I’ve tried. Ruby, my wolf, she’s weak. The rejection—it’s like a wound that won’t heal. And it’s only getting worse.”His breath hitched, and he sank heavily into the chair opposite me, his hands covering his face. “This isn’t fair,” he murmured, more to himself than to me. “You’ve already endured so much. How could life take even this from you?”I reached out, touching his arm gently. “Dad, don’t—please. You’ve alw

LIONELMy mind repeatedly replayed the argument with Regina, with each word piercing deeper than the previous one. Her anger, her defiance, the pain in her voice—it all clawed at me, but I pushed it aside. Lucius, my wolf spirit, growled in the recesses of my mind. You should have seen this coming, Lionel. Let her go. She’s only bringing us down. “I know,” I muttered, my tone bitter. Then act like it. You’re the Alpha. Harden your heart. Forget her. I clenched my fists, staring out the wide window of my office. The moonlight bathed the forest in silver, its beauty taunting me with memories of better times. “It’s not that simple, Lucius.” It is. Lucius snarled. Penelope, Regina—all of them. They’ve done nothing but distract you from what matters: the pack. Focus on your duty. It’s the only thing that won’t betray you. Remember, everything you feel for Regina is only a product of the guilt that you carry in your heart, th

LIONEL The silence in my study was oppressive. I sat behind my desk, staring at the stack of papers that required my attention. Pack reports, business accounts, contracts—all of them stared back at me, demanding focus I couldn’t give. My mind was elsewhere, swirling with thoughts of Regina and Victor Ashford. I glanced at my phone for the tenth time that hour. Still no word from Ryker. Running a hand through my hair, I exhaled sharply. Ryker’s reluctance earlier was understandable. He wasn’t wrong to feel uneasy about tailing Regina, especially after what had happened between him, Gwen, and Regina in the past. Yet, I needed to know. Not because of distrust—at least, that’s what I told myself—but because the name Victor Ashford carried weight, and none of it was good. The door creaked open, pulling me from my thoughts. My heart leapt, expecting Ryker, but it was Regina. Her presence was electric, commanding my attention immediately.