Semua Bab Alpha's Regret After I Mated to His Brother: Bab 171 - Bab 180

(James's POV) I looked at Elara Rivers with undisguised contempt, my wolf bristling at her naivety about Lucian Thorne. The way she spoke of him as the "summit" to her wolf was almost laughable."With Lucian Thorne's current situation, all he truly controls privately is Thorne Enterprises," I stated coldly. "Once he loses his standing and control over key hunting territories within the Thorne Pack's holdings, he'll be exiled by Victor Thorne, relying on a single pack-affiliated enterprise. In essence, his wolf will have nothing."Leo curled closer to Elara, seemingly seeking protection from my harsh tone. I tapped my fingers against the arm of my chair, relishing her growing distress."Victor Thorne holds the true power. The moment he decides Lucian has outlived his usefulness, every door will close."I leaned forward, pressing my advantage. "Thorne Enterprises? The pack elders can freeze its assets overnight. Hunting rights? Revoked with a single signature. Territory access? Denie

(God's POV)Panic rippled through the banquet hall at the Vance Pack mate marking ceremony."What's happening? Where's the ceremonial musician?" someone called out.The ceremony coordinator rushed forward. "The musician had a silver-induced collapse. He's with the pack healer now."Guests whispered anxiously. A perfect mate marking ceremony was crucial in high-ranking pack society.Athena Vance, the bride, tried to hide her distress, but her eyes betrayed her. Her perfect day was falling apart."The ceremonial piece is too difficult for an amateur," an elder wolf muttered.The groom suggested postponing, but Athena refused. "Everything else is perfect. The moon phase, the pack alignments... We can't reschedule."(Elara's POV)I stepped forward before my courage could fail. "I can play."All eyes turned to me with disbelief and scorn."Who brought her wolf?" a she-wolf whispered loudly."Isn't she Lucian Thorne's pack coordinator? She can even play ceremonial music?"My che

(Lucian's POV)My pack communication device buzzed again. Cassandra's name flashed on the screen for the fifth time. I silenced it with a swipe of my thumb, my patience wearing thin.Beside me in the luxury SUV, Elara sat quietly. Her face had paled considerably since ending her call with Caleb."Do you need to go back to Ocean City in a hurry?" I asked, keeping my voice gentle."Caleb's... mother, Theresa Rivers, she's out of the silver-laced containment facility," she finally said, her voice barely above a whisper. "She said she wants to see my wolf.""You don't seem pleased," I observed.Elara's fingers twisted together in her lap. "I don't even know what to call her. How do you address the woman who both saved and condemned you?"(Elara's POV)Memories surged through me like a bitter tide. After the Stone Pack cast me out, Caleb took me in. We lived in his small neutral territory den. Theresa Rivers was still free then, not yet imprisoned for her role in the identity swap.

(Elara's POV)My throat closed as I stood frozen outside Caleb's den. Words failed me, Emily cowering so deeply inside I could barely feel her. Tears streamed silently down my cheeks.Lucian stepped forward without hesitation, pulling me into his arms. His familiar scent enveloped me, and his body heat penetrated my chilled skin. He shot Caleb a warning look over my head.Caleb opened his mouth, then closed it. The weight of Lucian's dominant presence seemed to press the words back down his throat."There she is!" Theresa's shrill voice sliced through the night air.I flinched and turned to see her marching out with Aunt Willow in tow."Whose transport is this?" Aunt Willow demanded loudly, gesturing at Lucian's luxury SUV. "Must be worth a fortune in hunting rights, right?"Her gaze traveled from the vehicle to Lucian's protective arm around my waist. "The Alpha King?"Within seconds, the small yard filled with Rivers pack relatives, pouring out of Caleb's cramped den to whisp

(Caleb's POV)"Isn't this your doing?" I said coldly to my mother as she stood trembling before me. "I've already alerted the Pack Council enforcers. They'll be here soon. If my Alpha employer presses charges under pack law, you'll have to face the consequences."Mother's face crumpled with disbelief. Her wolf seemed smaller after years in the silver-laced containment facility."Caleb! I'm your mother!" she cried, as if those words could shield her from her actions.I stayed silent, letting my disapproval sink in. Territory security wolves formed a perimeter around us. Pack communication devices recorded everything, ensuring this drama would spread through the pack network by nightfall.Finally, I spoke, my voice deliberately calm. "Do you think the enforcers will let you off just because you're my mother?"She had no answer. Her mouth opened and closed without sound. The fire that had fueled her attacks against Elara died under my gaze."You shouldn't be roaring here because yo