Lahat ng Kabanata ng ALPHA, I'll BE YOUR REGRET: Kabanata 201 - Kabanata 210

VELMARA“Did Tessa write to you herself?” “Yes. Mom asked her, and I honestly thought she wouldn’t, but she did.”“Thanks Goddess,” He breathed, a quiet rush of relief escaping him.From my place in the shadows, I stared at the scene, struck by the change in him. The relief etched across his face was genuine and it startled me. I thought neither of the siblings cared much for Tessa.“Are you going to the border tonight?” Bridget asked.“Yeah. Gabe just asked me to cover for him since he’ll be late.” He paused, as though remembering something. Then he cursed under his breath and smacked his forehead. “I forgot the document Frederick asked me to bring tonight. I’ll grab it.”Without another word, he turned and strode into the mansion. Bridget gave a careless shrug and wandered off in the opposite direction.I lingered in the shadows, waiting until the last echo of their footsteps faded. Only then did I slip out of hiding, my eyes fixed on the sleek black SUV. Quiet as the night around

ATLAS“You’ve been under a spell for the last twelve hours, sir,” The healer said.I stared at her, forgetting to swallow my healing potion for a second. This healer carried witch blood in her veins and had a seer gift from the Goddess. If anyone could recognize such a thing, it was her. “Are you serious?” I sputtered, nearly choking as the potion burned my throat. At least my voice was back again and I no longer sounded like some pitiful, squeaking duck. A spell? Someone had bewitched me? That sounds so impossible, absurd even. But there was no other explanation for what had happened to me last night.“Yes. It isn’t the kind of spell just any witch can cast. It’s complicated to learn it. Don’t worry, it isn’t meant to harm you.”It hadn’t harmed me, but it had shredded my pride into pieces in the most humiliating way possible. Whoever was behind this wouldn’t get away with it.“But I didn’t meet anyone capable of casting a spell yesterday. So how did it happen?”She folded her hand

FREDERICK“Wait just a moment. I’ve called for her, she should be here soon,” Alpha Darius said, though the impatient tap of his foot against the floor betrayed his composure.I sat across from him in his office at his pack's border. This morning I had decided to visit Moonveil Pack. I told myself I would wait until Tessa had settled in fully before coming, but guess what? I couldn’t wait that long.Only Alpha Darius and Grandma knew of my arrival. I hadn’t told Tessa. I had no intention of confusing her with my presence or making her uneasy. For now, I think watching over her from a distance, through Grandma, was enough.“Oh, there she is,” Alpha Darius said when Grandma appeared in the doorway. “I’ll give you both some space. Enjoy your time, Alpha Frederick. If you need anything else, just call for my maid.” With that, he slipped out of the room.“What a surprise, son. I thought something bad had happened,” Grandma murmured as she pulled me into a brief embrace, her hand patting m

FREDERICKOne year later.A month can feel like an eternity when you’re waiting, so what a year? It didn’t seem possible that the last time I had seen Tessa in my pack was twelve months ago.Since then I had buried myself in work, drowning in endless tasks just to keep from thinking of her. Grandma sent me regular reports on how they were living in Moonveil Pack, and though her words always reassured me that everything was going smoothly, they never eased the ache of distance.Tessa had been Luna Eris’s assistant since last year. Sometimes she was invited as an honored guest to the children’s school, to the hospital, even to Alpha Darius’ council meetings. Other times, she performed at festivals or lent her presence to the pack’s gatherings. One thing that I know, Tessa lives the best life there. There's only one thing I regret; I couldn't witness those moments directly.Every day, the need to see her was getting stronger.The urge to appear at her doorstep and confess everything I’d

TESSAI arrived home when night had already settled in. My body ached with exhaustion after a day full of activity. But despite the fatigue weighing on my muscles, my heart was full. Stepping through the doorway, I crossed the threshold with long strides, calling out for the others. There's only silence. Irene hadn't returned and I assumed Velmara was still out in the woods gathering herbs. But to my surprise, she appeared in the doorway just then.“Hey,” I greeted, letting myself collapse onto the couch. The plush cushions welcomed me and a groan of pleasure slipped past my lips as my back sank into the softness.“You want a massage service?” she offered, settling beside me.“No, thanks,” I replied quickly. The last time she tried her version of a massage, it felt like she wanted to crush my bones.“Where’s Irene?” “Out for a walk.”I frowned. “She’s not usually home later than me.”Velmara let out a dramatic huff. “Exactly. And you know what’s even crazier? She’s been gone since