All Chapters of Too Late, Alpha: The Mate He Never Wanted : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Iris’s POV“Where were you coming from?” he asked. “And where were you going?”My fingers tightened on the sheets as I replied.. “It doesn’t matter.”“It matters to me.”“Well, it shouldn’t,” I snapped, as irritation flashed through. “You don’t get to ask me questions just because you saved me.”He didn’t flinch. “I know that, but you almost died close to my border, so I am allowed to be a little curious.”I clenched my jaw, but I kept silent.There was silence for a few seconds before he spoke again. “Are you running from someone?”I said nothing.He tried a different angle. “You didn’t shift. You didn’t even try. Is your wolf unresponsive?”I refused to say anything even as my chest ached at the reminder that my wolf had refused to respond even when I was almost dying.“Aren’t you going to respond?” He asked calmly, an unreadable expression on his face.I finally turned my head away, glaring at the wall.“I’m not telling you anything,” I said. “I don’t need your help, or your pity.

Iris’s POVI didn’t turn around. I didn’t want him to see my face like this. It was messy and red with tears. I tried to wipe my cheeks, but my hands were shaking too hard.I hadn’t been very careful, so I didn’t even hear him coming.He stayed silent for a minute or two, but I could feel him behind me, standing a few steps away.“Are you hurt?” he asked softly. I didn’t answer because I didn’t trust my voice. I wasn’t sure if I could speak without breaking down.“You shouldn’t be out of bed,” he said, gentler now. “You’re bleeding.”I looked down and saw bright red spots soaking through the side of the blanket I had wrapped around me.I bit my lip, still not looking at him. My knees were aching, and my ribs felt like they were on fire.“I needed to find my bag,” I finally whispered hoarsely. “I thought it was gone.”He stepped closer, and I finally turned my head slightly, enough to glance at him from the corner of my eye. His expression was unreadable and calm.“You should be in be

Iris’s POVFor some reason, I immediately relaxed at her words.She didn’t sound hostile, just cautious, and maybe curious.I nodded slowly, not sure if she had meant it as a question or not.She studied me for a moment. I felt uncomfortable as she stared for too long. Then she asked, “Where’s Rowan?”I blinked in confusion. Why would she be asking me that? I was the last person who should know his whereabouts.Unless…My eyes glanced around the room. I recognized the faint scent of pine that still lingered faintly in the air like a ghost. I hadn’t noticed it earlier, because of the scent of the food, and the pain I had been going through.But now that she said Rowan’s name, it suddenly clicked. This wasn’t just a random spare room. This was Rowan’s room.My stomach twisted, and I suddenly felt nauseous.I looked back at her, feeling awkward. “I… I don’t know,” I answered, my voice was hoarse from lack of use.She nodded in response. She didn’t seem surprised.The woman stepped into t

Iris's POVChloe turned towards the door, her face changed in an instant. The sneer vanished, and was replaced by a soft, sugary smile that didn’t reach her eyes. Her body language shifted. She was no longer trying to look intimidating. She was trying now to look smaller, and more delicateShe clasped her hands in front of her like a shy schoolgirl, tilting her head slightly. Her eyelashes fluttered as she looked up at him. The switch in personality was so fast, that it made my skin crawl. “Alpha,” she said sweetly. “It’s so great that you’re here. I was just… talking to our guest.”Her voice changed to a soft sugary tone, as she tried to cover her true self, hoping that Rowan wouldn’t notice. She was exactly like Zara—a demon pretending to be an angel whenever Eric was around. I watched her with an amused smile on my lips. It felt almost like deja-vu.She even laughed a little, but it sounded too high-pitched to be natural. “I just thought it would be good to introduce myself and, y

Iris’s POVSomething fluttered in my chest, and for a second, I didn’t know how to breathe as a sudden warmth spread through me.I looked away immediately. A part of me wanted to question what he meant, but another part was terrified of the answer, because I wasn’t sure I was ready to hear it just yet.“I haven’t thanked you,” I said quietly. “For everything. For bringing me here, for making sure I was treated. You didn’t owe me anything, and I… I really am grateful.”Rowan nodded, then he stood up, and the weight in the air shifted, like whatever spell had passed between us had lifted.He picked up the tray and gathered the empty plate and cup. “You need rest,” he said softly. “I’ll send Jasmine to bring your medicine later.”I nodded again. My throat still felt tight.It was absurd seeing him, an Alpha, carrying a tray with my empty plates. But he didn’t seem bothered in any way.Rowan paused at the door. “And I’ll make sure Chloe stays away from you.”I blinked. “Where will you sta