All Chapters of Alpha's Regret After I Mated to His Brother: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Confrontation at the Night Bar

(Damon's POV)I sat in the dimly lit private room, the flickering neon light from outside casting distorted shadows across the walls of the Silver Moon Bar. The air was heavy with smoke and the sour tang of spilled whiskey, but the itch beneath my skin had nothing to do with the room's suffocating atmosphere.Luke, my wolf, growled restlessly inside me. His agitation mirrored mine, a low, pulsing rage that wouldn’t dissipate. My fingers drummed sharply against the surface of the polished table as I waited, every second stoking my frustration.The door creaked open. Marcus Reed stepped inside, his jaw set, his eyes attempting to mask the desperation he carried like a stench."So," I said, my voice low but sharp. "The mighty Marcus Reed…" I leaned back in my chair, a smirk curling at the edges of my lips. "…reduced to begging? How the tables turn."Marcus squared his shoulders. "I’m here to ask for your help, Damon," he said stiffly."And why," I drawled, letting the word hang in t

A Cruel Display of Dominance

(Elara’s POV)My body wouldn't stop trembling as the rogues moved closer. Their heavy steps echoed loudly, synchronized with the pounding in my chest. Each step made my breath hitch, reduced me further to a shell of the person I once was. Their grins, wide and filled with malice, pierced through my fragile remaining defenses.“Look at this,” one of them sneered, crouching so close I could feel his rank breath wash over my face. His piercing eyes dragged over me, cold and critical. “And here I thought this would be an interesting night.”I shifted back instinctively, my hands clenching the ragged fabric of my sleeves. I could feel their eyes grazing over every inch of my exposed arms and neck, taking in the silver-induced scars that marred my skin.“Silver scars,” another rogue said with a mocking whistle. He leaned forward, his head tilted like he was eyeing something grotesque. His smirk widened. “This... this is what they gave us to play with? Ruined goods?”Their laughter erupt

Desperate Search

(Elara's POV)“Am I interrupting something?”The sharp voice cut through the suffocating laughter, silencing it instantly.I looked up, startled. Daniel Parker stepped out of the shadows, his hazel eyes narrowing coldly as they swept across the scene. Tension rippled through the rogues—his wolf’s presence wasn’t dominant enough to challenge them outright, but it commanded attention."Well, well," smirked the red-haired wolf who had been the loudest. He tilted his head, regarding Daniel with amusement. "What’s this? Does the mighty Daniel Parker feel bad for the fallen princess?"Daniel ignored him. His gaze remained locked on me, his expression blank but his wolf bristling just beneath the surface. There was something unreadable in his eyes."Leave her alone," Daniel said finally. His voice was low, firm, but it carried enough authority to make the rogues pause.The red-haired rogue chuckled, stepping closer. "What’s the matter? Does she mean something to you?" His grin widened,

Unexpected Protection

(Lucian's POV)The warm lights of the Silver Moon Bar flickered faintly through the edge of the blinds as I stood in silence, my mind wrestling with matters that came crashing in without pause.Luke, my wolf, stirred uneasily, pacing within me like a caged beast testing the bars. The bar's familiar noise and static were muted from my office, yet my sharp hearing caught whispers of scattered conversations below.My gaze remained fixed outside, on the murky pavement that stretched into the darkness of Ocean City’s night.“Elara,” her name floated unbidden into my thoughts, a ripple that distracted me. Her scent—lavender with a hint of something earthier, unpolished—lingered faintly in the air. Luke stiffened abruptly, his unease deepening.Edward’s quick footsteps brought me out of my distraction. My beta entered, his face masked with tension, though he kept his movements careful as he approached. He was perceptive enough to know I wouldn’t tolerate interruptions unless they mattere

Fever and Submission

(Elara's POV)I left the Silver Moon Bar with unsteady steps, my legs weak but unwilling to break. The air outside was cold, biting against the fresh scratches on my arms and the torn fabric of Daniel's jacket resting heavily on my shoulders. Every breath felt like sharp needles stabbing my chest."Elara!"That voice froze me, my spine stiffening as I turned to see Daniel catching up. His hazel eyes were sharp and unreadable under the dim streetlights, his wolf's presence brushing against mine, almost like it was curious."What now, Daniel?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. My pride begged me to keep walking, but the exhaustion anchoring my feet kept me rooted."No tricks. Just… take this."He pushed a few crumpled bills into my hand, his expression hard and unaffected, though I caught the faintest twitch of his jaw.I stared at the money in my palm, the humiliation seeping into my very bones. "What is this for?" my throat tightened, my voice laced with bitterness."So

Cruel Bargains

(Elara's POV)Damon’s eyes glinted with a twisted kind of satisfaction. His posture was loose, casual, like he had all the time in the world to crush me, piece by piece."You want to challenge me, Rivers?" His tone was low, mocking.Caleb stepped in front of me, his broad shoulders stiff, trembling slightly from the effort it took to keep his wolf in check. His voice came out measured, but I knew the fury simmered just beneath the surface. "She’s not going anywhere. You’ve pushed her enough."Damon laughed, the sound biting. His wolf surged, filling the room with an oppressive force. I could feel Emily, my wolf, whimpering inside me, curling further into herself. My legs felt like lead beneath me; my breath hitched as the air thickened."Pushed her? Pushed her?" Damon repeated, his voice rising, mocking Caleb’s words. His claws extended briefly as if to remind us both of who held the upper hand."You have no idea what she’s done. She deserves every second of this," he hissed, his

A Cruel Game

(Elara's POV)My hands trembled as I set the tray on the small table next to Isabella’s bed. The silver teapot glinted faintly in the light filtering through the gauzy curtains, mocking me with its cold perfection. My fingers brushed against its handle, lingering a moment longer than necessary. I felt her eyes on me, sharp and heavy like a blade pressed to my skin."You're slow," Isabella said, her voice crisp and cutting. "And clumsy, as always.”I clenched my jaw, swallowing the sharp reply that strained against my throat. Arguing wouldn’t help. Not against her. Certainly not with Damon hovering somewhere nearby like an inevitable storm."I apologize, Luna Isabella," I said quietly, keeping my tone measured and steady as I poured her tea. Steam wafted up, brushing against my face as I concentrated on not spilling a single drop."Apologizing doesn’t fix incompetence," she snapped. Her words struck like whips—calculated, deliberate. "People like you always ruin things. Don't you a

Desperate Measures

(Elara's POV)Damon leaned back in his chair, his hazel eyes gleaming with something dark and mocking. His claws drummed lightly on the armrest, the motion deliberate, as if calculating just how to throw me off balance.His wolf’s dominance stretched over the room like a shadow, thick and suffocating. It wrapped around me, pinning me to the spot, making it hard to even lift my head."So," he started, lifting his hand to inspect his claws as though I wasn’t even worth looking at. "What do you think about Anthony Baker?"I stayed silent, the question freezing me in place. Emily, my wolf, curled deep, whimpering faintly, as if warning me not to speak. She was right. Nothing I said would matter.His eyes flicked up to meet mine, a smirk tugging at his lips when I failed to respond. "Not even curious?" he pressed, his voice dripping with mock amusement. "You’re aware of his... reputation, aren’t you?"I bit the inside of my cheek. Of course, I knew. Everyone in the pack knew about Ant

Dangerous Territory

(Elara's POV)The jar of healing salve seemed so small, so insignificant, sitting on Lucian's sleek, immaculate desk. But to me, it may as well have been a mountain. My burned hand throbbed in agonizing pulses, sharp pain radiating up to my wrist. I wanted relief badly. Desperately.But Emily whimpered faintly inside me. The Alpha King had handed me that salve, and his words still hummed in my ears, low and commanding: "Take it."I couldn’t.It wasn’t just fear, though that played a part. It was the deep shame that made my chest ache more than the burns. I didn’t belong in this room. I didn’t belong near him. His power, his authority—it was overwhelming. My silver scars, my branded disgrace, felt like stains in his space."I..." My voice cracked. I spoke softly, almost to myself as I turned the thought over and over in my mind. "I don’t think... I deserve—""Take it," Lucian said again, sharper this time. His tone made it clear he wasn’t in the mood for arguments.His eyes locke

Confrontation in the Study

(Elara's POV)The thick silence in Lucian's study hung heavily around me as I stepped away from the curtains where I'd been hiding. My body trembled from exhaustion, and my wolf, Emily, whimpered faintly inside me, still reeling from the suffocating dominance of Mrs. Davis. My pulse hammered in my ears, but Lucian's presence, calm and steady, kept fear from completely swallowing me.His piercing blue eyes were fixed on me, unreadable and cold, yet there was no overt aggression in his stance.I reached into my pocket with shaky hands, pulling out the small pouch of coins I'd earned from hours of laundry work. The effort it took to offer them to him, coupled with the weight of everything I’d endured today, made my hands quiver more than I wanted to admit."This... this is to repay you," I stammered, forcing the words out of my dry, cracked lips. "For the salve... and the pastries... for Ethan."Lucian’s gaze flickered from my hand to my face, his expression unreadable. He didn’t spe

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