Semua Bab Alpha's Regret After I Mated to His Brother: Bab 81 - Bab 90

(Elara's POV)Lucian stared at the health report I'd just pushed across the table, his blue eyes unreadable. The silence stretched between us until I could barely breathe."What exactly are you proposing?" he asked finally.I swallowed hard, gathering my courage."I'm offering to be your companion," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "Without a true mate bond. In exchange for your protection."Tears filled my eyes as I continued, "I know there are rumors about me having multiple wolf partners. They're not true."My hands trembled on the table. "Besides what happened with James Foster—which wasn't consensual—there's been no one else. I swear it."Lucian picked up the report, his expression darkening as he flipped through it."This report is from Nathan Wright," he said coldly. "James Foster's beta."He set it down with deliberate slowness, his wolf's dominance filling the space between us."Do you think I need James Foster's verification to decide if you're suitable?"I

(Cassandra's POV)My wolf bristled with pride thinking of my son. Hunter was exceptional - a true Thorne with pure blood. Not like those contaminated pups who didn't belong here.Elara clutched her son's shoulders, her scarred hands trembling. Her weakened wolf was barely detectable."Ethan was defending himself," she said quietly."Mrs. Thorne, with proper communication—" the headmaster started."Parents?" I laughed harshly. "I see only one legitimate parent. This omega's pup has no father."My wolf's dominance pushed down on Elara's weak one. I saw her flinch."By what right does your contaminated pup attend this school?" I asked, moving closer. "Do you know how many hunting rights my family contributes?"The headmaster shifted uncomfortably. "Actually, Mrs. Thorne, Ethan's admission was arranged by your brother."I froze. "My brother? Lucian Thorne?""Yes. The Alpha King personally authorized it."The revelation hit me hard. Lucian had intervened for this silver-contamina

(Caleb's POV)I crumpled the hunting rights notice in my fist. The amount had nearly doubled since last month."This can't be right," I said, tossing it onto our small kitchen table.Elara sat with her tea, silver scars visible on her thin hands. Her eyes looked hollowed from lack of sleep."Mr. Hendricks said someone 'suggested' he raise our rates," she said quietly.My wolf growled inside me. Another powerful wolf targeting us - it never stopped."With Ethan's treatments and school, we can't afford this," I said.At the mention of school, Elara's face fell."About that... Ethan got into a fight today."I tensed immediately. "Is he hurt? What happened?""He's sleeping now," she said, glancing toward his room. "The fight was with Hunter Thorne.""Cassandra Thorne's son?" My stomach dropped.Elara nodded. "She came to the school herself. She wants Ethan removed from White Moon Pack School.""But Lucian approved his admission," I argued."She funds nearly half the school,"

"Don't... don't hurt my brother," I pleaded, my voice trembling as Damon Thorne held me captive in the abandoned warehouse.His claws dug into my chin, forcing me to look up at him. His wolf's dominance crushed mine, making Emily whimper in fear."Elara, I warned you. If you don't obey, those around you will suffer," Damon said, his eyes cold with hatred.Through the dirty window, I could see Caleb being held by Damon's pack enforcers. Blood dripped from his face, but his eyes remained defiant.In desperation, I whispered, "Lucian... he said his wolf would protect mine."The mention of his half-brother's name made Damon's face twist with rage. He grabbed my arm and dragged me across the room to a smaller chamber."You really are cheap," he snarled. "Did you let my brother claim you?"I glared at him but stayed silent. Emily retreated deeper inside me, sensing the danger.His claws tore at my sleeve, exposing the silver burn scars that covered my skin. "I regret not marking you

I stood by the window in the pack hospital room as morning light filtered through. The antiseptic smell mixed with silver neutralizers couldn't hide the scent of Elara's blood. She lay unconscious, breathing steadily after hours of treatment.Luke paced restlessly inside me. We'd stayed all night, ignoring the pack healer's suggestions to rest. The thought of leaving her vulnerable didn't sit right with either of us.Edward entered quietly with coffee."You should sleep, Alpha," he said, handing me the cup.I took it without answering, my eyes fixed on Elara. The silver burns on her wrists were bandaged, but the damage to her wolf would take much longer to heal."The Pack Council enforcers will be here soon about Damon," Edward continued. "And Foster has been asking to see her every hour."My jaw tightened at James Foster's name. Luke growled softly."Let him wait," I said coldly."He brought the pup. Ethan's been sitting in the hallway all night."I paused. The child complica