All Chapters of Too Late, Alpha: The Mate He Never Wanted : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Iris’s POV“I can’t believe this!” Jasmine burst out, dramatic as always, her eyes shone with delight. “I leave you for just five minutes. Five! And you’ve gone and punched Chloe. First Lucas, now Chloe. Tell me the truth, Iris. Are you secretly on some kind of punching spree today?”I groaned, my throbbing hand causing me to wince. “Please don’t start.”But of course, Jasmine smirked, leaning closer like she was conspiring with me. “So, who’s next? Me? Rowan? Ooh—Shane! Because, honestly, he kind of deserves it for hesitating back there. I wouldn’t even blame you.”Shane gave Jasmine a look of betrayal.“Jasmine!” My cheeks heated instantly. “Stop it. You’re being ridiculous.”“Ridiculous?” she shrieked with mock offense, then she tapped her chin thoughtfully, “Alright, so Lucas, Chloe, Shane… Rowan. That’s four. Is Asher is on your list too? Because honestly, Asher does have one of those faces you want to smack sometimes.”“Come on,” I muttered. “I’m not going to punch anybody.”“Oh

Iris’s POV“Why are you staring at Rowan like that?”The question jolted me out of my trance. I hadn’t even noticed Jasmine had finished her call until she was suddenly in front of me, with one brow raised and her eyes sparkling with too much interest.“I—I have no idea what you’re talking about,” I spluttered defensively and too fast.Jasmine tilted her head, studying me as though she could see right through my lies. Her lips twitched, and I could see a faint smirk. I hated how it felt like she could read me easily.“I’m sure you don’t,” she murmured with a teasing smirk on her face.Heat flooded my cheeks. I turned away quickly, holding the bags tighter, praying she wouldn’t keep pressing.Beside us, Shane fixed his eyes straight ahead, pretending that he wasn’t paying attention to anything that we were discussing. But from the way his shoulders were tense, and he was avoiding both of our eyes, I knew he was aware of everything that was going on.To my greatest relief, Jasmine dropp

Iris’s POVI bit my lip, my throat tight. “I’m sorry for going against your authority. This is not how I should repay you for everything you’ve done for me.”Something flickered in his eye, but it wasn't anger. Instead, his head tilted slightly.“Then why do it?” He asked quietly, almost curiously.I sighed. “Because I can’t stand injustice.” My voice cracked, but I pushed through. “I won’t just stand by and watch something unfair happen when I can stop it. I couldn’t.”Rowan’s jaw flexed, his eyes darkening as he stared at me. “So you call what I do injustice?”“Yes.” I said firmly. “You were about to beat him bloody for hesitating to intervene when Chloe cornered me, Rowan. The same Chloe who has been terrorizing everyone in this pack and I know you know it.”“All I heard you say was that you would talk to her. That's all. But Shane deserves to take the full punishment or everything.”His eyes narrowed, but I didn’t stop.“I know she's your future Luna and all that. But it's unfair

Iris’s POVThe healer’s soft voice pulled me out of my thoughts. “Sit down, please. Let me take a look at that hand.”My legs shook slightly as I lowered myself onto the edge of the bed. She reached for my injured hand carefully and gently. The moment she touched it, I flinched.“You’ve done some damage here,” she murmured, examining the swollen skin. “It’s not broken all the way, but very close. You’ll need it wrapped and kept still for a while.”I nodded, but her words barely registered. My mind wasn’t on my hand. It wasn’t even in this room. It was back at that moment. My mind kept replaying it: Rowan’s mouth crashing against mine, his grip on my waist, my body flush against his, the way he had kissed me like he wanted to devour me.I pressed my lips together, trying to erase the memory, but it only made me more aware of how tender they felt.God. What was wrong with me?I should’ve pushed him away. I should’ve screamed at him. I should’ve done anything, but instead, I pulled him cl

Iris’s POVI didn’t sleep well. Every time I closed my eyes, as the memory of yesterday’s incidents with Lucas and Chloe kept replaying over and over in my head. Even when I finally drifted off, I woke up repeatedly because of my throbbing bandaged hand.I woke up almost an hour before 6am. My chest was tight with dread. I couldn’t risk showing up late, especially not today. I rushed as much as I could, wincing as my bandaged hand brushed against surfaces in my hurry.Shane was already waiting outside when I stepped out of the room. “Good morning,” he murmured.I nodded absentmindedly.My stomach twisted with anxiety as I stepped outside, inhaling the cool air. Because of what Lucas said concerning the timing yesterday, I decided to be at the training ground at least 30 minutes early.The training ground was quiet.Shane walked quietly beside me. His posture was relaxed, but his eyes were sharp and alert. “I’ll be nearby if you need anything,” he said.“I… I don’t think I’ll need you