All Chapters of ALPHA, I'll BE YOUR REGRET: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

GABRIELI chose to wait on the bench just outside the room just in case something happened and Frederick needed me, I’d be close enough to help.I sighed, letting my eyes drift shut, and pressed my fingers into the tense muscle of my arm. A low groan slipped out before I could stop it. Now that the chaos had settled, the weight of exhaustion hit me all at once. My body felt stiff, aching.I leaned my head back against the wall behind me. My eyes felt so heavy I was certain I could fall asleep right here on this hard bench if not for the faint sound of footsteps drawing closer.Reluctantly, I forced my eyes open. Odette was standing there, her eyes fixed on me.For a moment, neither of us moved. Our gazes locked, a silence lingering between us. Then, as if stung by the realization of how I must look, I straightened up. It felt wrong to let her see me like this.“Where is he?” Odette's eyes flicked to the closed door of Tessa’s room. “Atlas told me Frederick is here. Is he inside? I

TESSA“Even yesterday when you found out about the attack before any of us did, you could have just ignored it. But you didn’t,” Bridget went on, her voice softer than I’d ever heard it. Softer than I even thought possible for her.“I only did what felt right. I couldn’t stand by and watch innocent guests get hurt.” I said, my voice steady. “But how?” She asked, her eyes searching mine. “Where do you even find the strength to stay kind when everyone around you treats you so poorly?”For a moment, neither of us spoke.We held each other’s gaze in the quiet. Her eyes fixed on mine as if she might find the answer hidden somewhere within me.Then I said,“So you think that just because you all treated me poorly, the whole world must have been cruel to me too? No. The truth is, I found my real family after I escaped this pack. And I learned something important; someone born in a burning house might believe the entire world is on fire, until they finally choose to step outside. This world d

TESSAHis words were meant to be comforting, but somehow, hearing them only made the repulsed feeling churn deeper in my gut. I pushed myself up and stumbled toward the bathroom. My hand stinging where the IV ripped free but I couldn’t bring myself to care.I slammed the door shut behind me. It wasn’t long before I heard Gabe pounding on the other side.“Tessa! Tessa, open the door! What’s going on?” His voice was laced with panic.“Everything’s fine,” I managed to croak out. At least, that seemed to calm him. The banging stopped.I face the mirror. With trembling fingers, I swept aside my long hair, exposing the pale skin of my neck. There it was. The small marks stared back at me. My fingertips hovered over them, brushing lightly as if touch might erase the truth.A knot of pain and fury twisted in my chest. It burned hotter the longer I stared at the marks.That night Zade had been impossibly strong. No matter how desperately I fought back, in my human form he’d pinned me down wit

FREDERICKI stayed with Tessa until she drifted off to sleep last night. Though she was still anxious and frightened she managed to rest again after the nurse came in to fix her IV. And knowing that she needed more time to recover I chose not to disturb her.It was only after Bridget returned to the hospital that I finally left. I got back to the mansion just before dawn and headed straight to my room to wash up. By the time I stepped out, the first light of morning was already spilling into my bedroom. I skipped breakfast and made my way downstairs to the study.When I opened the door, Atlas and Gabe were already there.“Man, you’re back!" Gabe said, throwing his arms open with a ridiculous grin as if he expected me to run into them for a hug.Then realizing how ridiculous he is, Gabe quickly dropped his arms. The grin didn't leave his face. “I’m just really happy,” He said almost sheepishly.“Why?” I asked, heading toward my desk. I could hear Gabe following close behind.“Tessa’s a

TESSAOdette was already waiting in my room when Bridget and I returned from the garden.The moment her green eyes landed on Bridget still holding the pole of my IV, a shiver traced its way down my spine. I've never seen coldness like that, it was as if she could freeze Bridget solid with nothing more than a look.“What a surprise to see you here.” Odette's lips curled into a smile that didn't reach her eyes.Bridget didn’t flinch. “I think you already know I’ve been here the past few days. I’ve just been keeping Tessa company.”“Nope. Nobody told me anything about that. And honestly? The idea of you being here never even crossed my mind.” She gave a false little laughI stole a glance towards Bridget and noticed she was trying not to react.Odette didn’t like seeing her here. They were best friends and from what I remembered, they had always shared the same quiet disdain for me. So Bridget’s sudden shift of demeanor must have felt like a betrayal to her.“You can sit down first,” I