All Chapters of Breeder or Mate: The Crimson Threshold: Chapter 41 - Chapter 43

Royal Secretary Ivor’s Point of View stillWith a heavy heart, I watched the Beta lead my woman out of the living room. His hand rested possessively on her arm, a clear claim that sent a jolt of irritation through me.Lilias glanced back at me, almost venomously, before she and the Beta stepped through the front door. I couldn't miss the way she then engaged him in lighthearted conversation. They seemed to be getting along, and it bothered me deeply. The Beta's earlier suspicion of her seemed to have vanished completely."Come on, let me show you the pack lands," I overheard him say, and Lilias responded with a cheerful, almost eager, tone. A powerful wave of longing washed over me, a fierce desire to pull her close, to breathe in her unique scent after these agonizing days without her. It was astonishing how quickly and profoundly attached I had become to her. The thought of her with someone else... it was a knife twisting in my gut."Iwan, shall we go to my parents' house now?" Arle

"Running into some trouble, Iwan?"The voice, laced with a hint of amusement, came from behind me, sending a jolt of pure adrenaline coursing through my veins. Every head turned towards the front door, where Beta Aren stood, his presence effortlessly dominating the space.He sauntered into the house of Arlette’s parents, with an aura of self-assuredness radiating from his every step and positioned himself with a casual air beside me. I craned my neck subtly, my gaze darting past his imposing frame, a silent search for Lilias. But she was nowhere in sight.Instinctively I pressed my hands deeper into my pockets, trying to maintain an impassive tone that belied the turmoil churning within."Something like that," I muttered, my gaze fixed on the floor for a moment. "Arlette’s parents don’t think I’m good enough for their daughter. Her father doubts the bond between us is real, and her mother has made it clear she wants me gone. Honestly, I can’t entirely blame them for feeling that way.