Semua Bab Alpha's Regret After I Mated to His Brother: Bab 121 - Bab 130

(Elara's POV)The second-floor dining area of the Thorne Pack House was unlike anything I'd seen before. Sunlight streamed through floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating polished wood tables and premium leather chairs. High-ranking wolves conversed in hushed tones, their wolves' dominance creating an atmosphere heavy with power.I followed Edward hesitantly, keeping my eyes lowered. This wasn't the regular pack dining hall I'd expected—this was the exclusive Alpha's dining area. A place where silver-contaminated omegas like me never set foot."Come on," Edward urged, guiding me toward the lavish buffet of premium meats. "The venison today is exceptional—hunted this morning from the northern territories."Several wolves turned to stare as we passed, their conversations faltering. I could feel the weight of their judgment, the silent question hanging in the air: why was I here?Edward seemed oblivious to my discomfort as he grabbed a plate and began selecting various meat cuts. "You

(Elara's POV)I followed Lucian back to his private office, still distracted by what I'd overheard between James and Damon. Their confrontation in the pack dining hall had been intense, with James's dismissive comments about Damon's standing with the Pack Council clearly touching a nerve."Your desk will be moved in shortly," Lucian said, interrupting my thoughts as we entered his spacious office.I glanced at the small table tucked in the corner of the room that would apparently be my workspace. It looked impossibly small compared to Lucian's massive executive desk.Emily, my silver-weakened wolf, whimpered inside me. We both felt uncomfortably exposed here, like we were invading a dominant wolf's territory."Alpha King," I ventured, trying to sound confident despite my wolf's anxiety. "Would it be more efficient if I worked outside in the main pack administration area?"Lucian looked up from the territory agreements spread across his large desk. His piercing blue eyes studied m

(Elara's POV)I still felt the lingering warmth of Lucian's words from moments before: "To establish that challenging you is the same as challenging me." The sentiment both comforted and confused me as we walked back toward his office.Before we could reach the door, however, a commotion erupted behind us. Isabella Stone had returned, this time with reinforcements."Elara Rivers!" she shouted, her voice echoing through the corridor. "Don't you dare walk away from me!"I turned slowly, my silver-weakened wolf instinctively retreating inside me. Isabella stood there, trembling with rage, Damon Thorne at her side with a grim expression."Isabella," I said quietly, "this isn't the place for this conversation.""This is exactly the place," she spat, glaring at me. "Everyone should know what kind of wolf their Alpha King has brought into their territory!"Pack administration staff paused their work, curiosity overriding their professionalism. I felt their eyes on me, judging, speculat

(Isabella's POV)I stood there, trembling with rage as Mike's words sank in. My own brother was taking her side."Isabella, you need to apologize to Elara," he said firmly, his wolf's dominance pressing against mine."Apologize? To her?" I couldn't believe my ears. "After everything she's done to our family?"Mike's eyes narrowed dangerously. "Even if she had wronged you in the past, that doesn't give you the right to spread rumors about her personal life through the pack communication network."I glanced at Elara, expecting to see smug satisfaction on her face, but she wasn't even looking at me. Her gaze remained fixed on Lucian Thorne, her eyes wide with something that looked like wonder.For six years, since the revelation of our switched identities and her subsequent imprisonment in the silver-laced containment facility, no one had ever spoken up for her so objectively. Lucian's words had articulated her unspoken grievances with a conviction she herself had never shown.Tear

(Madeline's POV)I watched Lucian's expression darken as he asked, "And where did you get the impression that we have that kind of relationship?"My confidence faltered momentarily before I composed myself. I held up my pack communication device, displaying the official announcement from Victor Thorne that had been circulating through the network since dawn."Your father has announced our arranged mate bond," I said smoothly. "The entire pack communication network is buzzing with the news."Lucian's jaw tightened almost imperceptibly as he scanned the announcement. His wolf's dominance was carefully controlled, but I could sense his displeasure."I don't recall agreeing to this arrangement," he replied, his voice dangerously quiet.I laughed lightly, the sound practiced to perfection. "As if you have a reason to refuse. Our union would strengthen your position as Alpha King significantly."I stepped closer, allowing my carefully selected perfume to enhance my wolf's natural scen