Too Late, Alpha: The Mate He Never Wanted のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

Iris’s POVI continued when Eric fell silent. “She has the Moonbane Curse, and the healer said—”Eric interrupted me instantly. “What is this, Iris? Is this one of your schemes? Are you really that despicable that you’ll lie about something like this to get my attention?”He always believed that I was trying to manipulate him into believing that we were true mates, chosen by the moon goddess herself.For some reason, Eric couldn’t feel the mate bond. I had always felt it — the sparks, the pull, everything. But Eric said there was nothing. I was baffled because I didn't know if he was lying, or if he really felt nothing.I could feel his disgust through the phone as he growled at me.“Don't be such an attention seeker!” He snapped, his voice dripping with contempt.I gaped. “But—”He cut me off before I could say anything. “I told you I wanted a divorce. That's all I want you to speak to me about. No more games or schemes. You know that Zara is back.” Eric’s voice was as cold as ice.M

Iris's POVI didn’t sleep well that night.I kept wondering if he would actually keep his word and show up in the morning. I wasn't looking forward to the disappointment on Evie's face when he didn't come.When a sleek black SUV pulled up in front of the house at 7 a.m., my heart jolted in surprise.Eric stepped out, freshly dressed in a tailored black shirt and slacks. He looked like he had just walked out of a magazine. He looked effortlessly handsome, like always but cold, and unreadable.Evie ran to the window, gasping in joy. “Mom! Daddy’s here!”I smiled weakly. “Go on, grab your bag.”Evie raced around the house gathering her things while I went to answer the door. I didn’t say anything to Eric when I opened the door.“Ready?” he asked, not glancing at me.Evie nodded eagerly, holding his hand with a wide grin on her face.When they left, I followed behind in my own car. I didn't trust Eric with Evie, even though he was her father.When I arrived at the pack school, I spotted t

Iris’s POV“I’m done with this,” Eric said flatly. “I agreed to play nice for a month, but I’m already regretting every second.”I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth. “She’s your daughter.”“I never asked for her.” He spat.The words struck me like a slap, and I flinched.Eric continued. “All these never meant anything. You’re not my mate and we’re not a family. You were a mistake I tolerated. The only reason I played along was because you told me that after a month you would sign the divorce papers, and I would never have to see your faces again.”I hadn’t realized Evie was right behind us until I heard the soft gasp.Eric turned too, and his face drained of color when he saw his daughter standing there, wide-eyed and frozen, like someone had just slapped her.“Evie—” I stepped forward, but it was too late.She turned and ran.“Evie!” I shouted, chasing after her.We both ran after her, but she didn’t get far; she collapsed by a bench, and began shaking.“Evie?” I dropped to my k

Iris's POV Eric didn’t deserve to be at her funeral. He didn’t even deserve to know where she would be buried. I was going to do everything myself. I buried her the next morning. There was no ceremony. No pack funeral. No pack member. I buried her behind the house, near the field where she used to chase butterflies. I dug the grave myself. My hands were raw by the time I finished. My fingers bled. My back burned from the pain, but I didn’t stop. I wrapped her in her favorite blanket and laid her down gently into the coffin. Then I placed her favourite unicorn next to her. She used to carry it everywhere, even to the restroom if she was allowed. I kissed her cold forehead one last time. Then I closed the lid, and closed her up. I sat beside her grave numb, for several hours, until it was evening. When I got into the house, it felt like a stranger’s place. Everything was too quiet. There were no toys scattered on the rug. No sound of singing from her room. Everything was just s

Iris’s POVOne of the rogues snarled and lunged at me.I dove out of the way, barely missing his claws. I hit the ground hard, and my shoulder slammed into a tree. Pain exploded through my arm.But I didn’t stop, I ran, and they chased after me immediately.Branches whipped across my face. My legs were already burning from the long walk, but adrenaline carried me as I ran without looking back.I could hear the sound of growls and paws behind me as the rogues gained on me.I tried calling my wolf again, even begged profusely.Still nothing.I dodged a low branch, but thorns tore into my arm. I didn’t stop.I knew I couldn’t outrun them, but I had to try.I pushed my body harder. My lungs burned. My legs screamed. I could hear one of the rogues breathing hard behind me, while the other was moving through the forest to block my way.I glanced back, and fear gripped me. There were five of them now with their blazing red eyes fixed on me.I pushed harder, using all the strength I had to zi