All Chapters of Alpha's Regret After I Mated to His Brother: Chapter 171 - Chapter 178

178 Chapters

Pack Bonds and Fevered Whispers

(Lucian's POV) I slammed our resort den door, pulling Elara against me. The scent of saltwater clung to her, reminding me how my heart nearly stopped when she dove into those waves."From now on, think twice before taking risks," I growled, pressing my forehead to hers. "You have pack responsibilities, a pup. You have a pack-bonded Alpha."Before she could respond, I captured her lips, biting down just hard enough to make my point. I tasted blood, a reminder of how easily I could lose her.When I pulled back, tears welled in her eyes. A single drop of blood clung to her lower lip."Did your wolf learn its lesson?" I asked, my dominant wolf softening.Elara nodded, Emily radiating submission and understanding. I'd never admitted how her bravery frightened me.I leaned against her shoulder, suddenly allowing myself to feel the sting across my back where the rocks had scraped me."My back hurts," I complained, not above using the minor injury for sympathy."We should contact the r

Pack Politics and Shifting Tides

(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

Fated Encounters

(Elara's POV) "Elara..." Lucian whispered against my temple, his breath warm on my skin as we lay tangled in the furs of our resort den.My heart squeezed. The way he said my name—gentle, almost reverent—made Emily whimper inside me. I knew I shouldn't read too much into these gestures. This was just our pack-bond agreement, a convenient arrangement.But my eyes burned with unshed tears anyway. Since the silver-laced containment facility, I'd grown accustomed to being treated as something tainted, something less than worthy."What are you thinking?" he asked, his voice low in the dimness.I couldn't tell him the truth—that I was afraid of how much I was beginning to crave his presence, how deeply I was starting to care for a wolf who could never truly be mine."Nothing important," I lied instead.Morning light filtered through the resort windows. I hesitated before turning to face Lucian."Will this continue when we return to Ocean City?" I asked, barely above a whisper.He rai

Silver Melodies and Shifting Tides

(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

Pack Retreat and Unsettling Revelations

(God's POV)Cassandra Thorne stared at Damon Thorne, horror flashing across her face."What is your wolf trying to do?" she whispered harshly.Damon leaned against the table, unmoved by his sister's reaction. "I'm merely suggesting a solution to our problem."Cassandra moved closer. "Are you crazy? Using pups as bait?"Before Damon could respond, Victor Thorne strode in, his dominant aura filling the room instantly."What's this about Hunter?" Victor demanded, his voice sharp with authority.(God's POV)Victor's cold eyes shifted between his children. Even in his older years, the former Alpha King commanded absolute respect."Hunter is becoming a problem," Victor stated. "The pack notices his absence from your territory, Cassandra."Cassandra swallowed hard. "He... he's been difficult lately.""He refuses to come home," she admitted bitterly. "He's been spending all his time at Lucian's territory. With that silver-contaminated omega and her pup."Victor's eyes narrowed. "Th

Pack Echoes and Hidden Debts

(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.

Pack Tensions and Unspoken Debts

(Lucian's POV)I stood at the bathtub edge, watching Hunter Thorne sit in the water with Ethan. Hunter's nose kept running, spreading snot across his face with each wipe."Dad, your face looks kind of dark..." Ethan said, his green eyes watching me.I hadn't expected to babysit both pups while Elara visited the Rivers' territory. Ethan was manageable, but Hunter with his cold tested my patience."I'm fine," I handed Hunter a tissue. "Blow."The boy made a disgusting sound that made Luke growl inside me."Now throw that away," I instructed.Hunter dropped the tissue into the bathwater."No, not in the water. The trash bin.""Sorry, Uncle," Hunter mumbled, fishing out the soggy tissue and holding it toward me.I stepped back. "Just leave it on the side.""Ethan, Hunter, you're not two or three anymore," I said firmly. "You need to learn to wash by yourselves, right?"Ethan nodded. "Yes, Dad."Hunter counted on his fingers. "Uncle, I'm five now. Not a little pup!""Exactly.

Pack Echoes and Hidden Debts

(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

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