Semua Bab Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left: Bab 21 - Bab 30

(Audrey's POV)Victoria leaned forward, her polished nails digging into the edge of my desk. Her pale eyes had that gleaming edge of triumph I had come to know far too well. Her voice came soft but carried venom."You think you’re so above it all, don’t you, Audrey? Do you want to know why Arthur chose to mark you?"Her words made Grace stir inside me, uneasy and bristling. I stared at her but didn’t respond, refusing to play into her games.She smiled. Not kindly. There was something cruel in her expression. "He finally marked you because Grandfather William made him. Do you know why? Because Grandfather threatened to banish me from the pack if Arthur refused."The words struck me hard, like a punch I hadn’t braced for. My heart clenched, and a wave of cold washed over me. Grace howled softly, mourning the blow to both of us.But I wasn’t going to let her see my pain. I wouldn’t give her the satisfaction. I kept my voice steady, though it felt like I was holding back a storm ins

(Audrey's POV)The car dealership incident replayed in my mind as Sarah and I drove to Silver Moon restaurant. Her upbeat chatter occasionally cut through my thoughts, but the sinking feeling in my chest refused to leave.Arthur’s indifference at the dealership stung.As Victoria had demanded my car, I had foolishly hoped Arthur would stand by me, defend me.But instead, he had calmly, almost coldly, framed it as a gift from Elder William. His tone detached, as though any connection he had to the car—and me—was insignificant.He didn’t mention it was an anniversary gift. Not once.My fingers tightened on my seatbelt.His words hadn’t been cruel, not outright. But denying his involvement felt like stripping me of my place as his Luna completely.And the thought of him openly buying Victoria a similar car not long ago? That made the hurt fester deeper.Sarah noticed my silence. Her sharp eyes flicked toward me momentarily, her wolf on high alert."What’s wrong, Audrey?" she pre

(Audrey's POV)Arthur stood at the door of my new home, his broad frame blocking the faint morning light that streamed through the entryway. His presence was as heavy as ever, his piercing gaze demanding answers I wasn’t prepared to give."I’m not leaving until we figure this out," he declared, his voice carrying that commanding edge I had grown so familiar with. Overbearing. Unrelenting.I pressed my fingers to my temples, a headache forming within seconds of his arrival. Grace stirred uneasily, her frustration mirroring my own. "Arthur, we’ve talked enough. There’s nothing more to figure out."He crossed the threshold as if my words carried no weight. My space—my sanctuary—was invaded effortlessly."You’re eager," he stated coolly, his eyes narrowing. His wolf peered through, assessing me sharply, almost accusingly. "Eager to sever everything between us."I reached for the stack of paper sitting on my desk and shoved it into his chest. It was all there—the mate bond severance a

(Audrey's POV)The dining room felt like a stage tonight, every glance and word heavy with unspoken tension. I focused on the steaming cup of Elder William's special wolfsbane-infused tea, letting its warmth seep into my hands."This tea really is remarkable, Grandfather," I said, my voice soft but clear, forcing myself to engage.Elder William gave me a pleased nod, but it wasn’t his response that caught my attention. From across the table, Margaret Thompson, George’s wife, tilted her head slightly, a knowing smile playing at her lips."It’s not just any tea," Margaret said lightly, her sharp eyes locking on mine. "Wolfsbane has balancing properties. Helpful for... delicate situations."Her tone wasn’t casual, and the gaze she leveled at me wasn’t innocent. My throat tightened, and for just a heartbeat, I froze.I swallowed, carefully setting my cup down. "It’s wonderful tea," I managed to say, my fingers trembling slightly as they fell into my lap.Margaret’s smile grew wider,

(Audrey's POV)The tension in the air was suffocating. The peeling beige walls of the police station seemed to close in around me as we waited for Arthur to arrive.Sarah sat quietly next to me, her arms folded, but I could feel the sharp tension radiating off her.She hadn’t said much after admitting what she’d done, though her sharp glares at Victoria, seated across the room, were loud enough.Victoria, on the other hand, was pacing dramatically, her clipped heels echoing on the tiled floor. Her heavily perfumed scent invaded my senses, irritating both me and my wolf.Every now and then, she’d shoot venomous looks in our direction, her lips curled in disdain.It wasn’t long before I felt it.The undeniable presence of an Alpha entering the station.Arthur arrived, his stride purposeful, his demeanor cold yet commanding. The officers and staff instinctively moved aside, their heads bowing slightly.His dark eyes swept over the room, landing first on Victoria, then shifting br