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Lahat ng Kabanata ng His Regret, My Throne: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

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Chapter 1

Right before our Mating Ceremony, my mate, Damien, said he needed to mark another she-wolf, Omega Seraphina—the one who’d supposedly saved his life."I have to give Seraphina a temporary mark. She's dying, Isla. The Moon Sickness is eating her alive."Damien’s gaze was heavy on me.I stopped mixing the moon petal elixir in my hands. It was for our Mating Ceremony, said to make the mate bond even stronger.And now, he wanted me to accept him marking another woman.My fingertips started to tremble."Are you fucking kidding me?""It's the only way to save her." Damien turned away, unable to meet my eyes. Those deep blue eyes I once loved were now a storm of conflict and chilling resolve. "I owe her my life.""I don't care what you owe her!" My voice went sharp. "A mark is sacred, Damien! It's supposed to be for us—""One month," he cut me off, his eyes bloodshot, a flicker of confusion in them as if he genuinely couldn't understand my resistance. "I promise, I'll remove the mark right

Chapter2

I didn't sleep all night.After Seraphina retreated to the penthouse, Damien followed her up."She needs someone to look after her," was the only explanation he gave.I sat in our empty apartment, the memory of that mark—its scent—replaying over and over in my mind. The tear in our bond throbbed, a constant, agonizing reminder.Then it hit me.Three weeks ago. That night.Damien had said he was going to handle a border dispute and didn't come back until the next morning. That night, I lay in bed, fighting back waves of searing pain that tore through our bond.I thought something was wrong with me, or that Damien had been hurt in the conflict.I only breathed a sigh of relief when he finally returned.His clothes had the faint scent of laurel leaves on them.The sacred incense burned only during a Mating Rite.I'd even asked him, "Did you go to the Sacred Grove?"He'd said, "Just passing by."It never even crossed my mind that he would betray me. Betray our fate.Now I understood.He

Chapter3

That night, Damien didn't come back to our apartment.I knew where he was.The next morning, I opened the pack's secure network. The top post was a new update.Alpha Damien had ordered a hundred thousand dollars' worth of rare supplements for Seraphina.Blood Ginseng, Moonlight Fungus, and Starfruit—things only needed during a werewolf pregnancy.The comments section exploded."Is our Alpha going to be a father?""But isn't Isla his Luna?""I heard that Seraphina girl moved into the penthouse.""Isn't the Mating Ceremony next week?"I shut my phone off.At noon, I met my best friend, Chloe."You what?" Chloe's voice was so sharp it nearly shattered her coffee cup. "You're calling off the ceremony?""That's right.""Are you insane? He's your fated mate!""Fated mates don't mark other women right before their ceremony," I said, calmly sipping my coffee. "And they certainly don't get another she-wolf pregnant with their pup."Chloe gasped. "A pup?"I showed her the photo of the lab repor

Chapter4

I stopped and turned, my face a cold mask. "What is it now?""It's about the Rite of the Moon Spring." He opened his eyes, and those deep blue pools held an undeniable command. "I need to postpone it.""Why." It wasn't a question."Seraphina's pregnancy is unstable. The healer said the pure energy of the Moon Spring would be good for her. So..." He paused, as if searching for the right words. "I've decided it's better if she has it."Let her have it.He said it so casually, as if he were just rescheduling a meeting.That was the highest honor for a Luna, to receive the pack's blessing. It was the sacred moment we had dreamed of together.My heart was numb. I couldn't even feel the pain anymore.I answered in the calmest voice I could manage. "Fine."My calmness seemed to unnerve him. "You... don't have anything else to say?""No.""...Good." A flicker of relief crossed his face, as if he'd expected a bigger fight. He then continued, his tone all business. "I'm taking Seraphina to a

Chapter5

Over the next week, my phone was flooded with notifications.Seraphina's social media was on fire.A picture of her lying in a bed at a luxury resort in the Rockies, Damien sitting beside her, peeling an apple.Her in a hot spring, with Damien on the edge, holding a towel ready for her.Her during a prenatal check-up, Damien holding her hand tightly.Every photo had the same caption: "Thank you, Damien, for taking such good care of me. I've never felt so safe."I didn't need to read the comments."The Alpha is so good to her.""Now that's what true love looks like.""What about Luna Isla? We never see her.""I heard she's busy with her career."I turned off my phone and went back to packing.On the third day, I drove to my parents' house."Isla?" My mother opened the door, surprised. "What are you doing here?""I need to talk to you both."In the living room, my father put down his newspaper and looked at me."What is it?""I'm going to Europe.""For a vacation?""For work. The Laurel

Chapter6

Five days until the ceremony.I walked into the Pack Council chamber, dressed in a black power suit.All the Elders were waiting for me."Isla, are you certain about this?" the Head Elder asked, his voice grave."I am." I placed the formal request on the table. "I am petitioning to suspend the Mating Ceremony."The chamber fell silent."Why?" the Second Elder asked."Personal reasons.""Personal reasons?" the Third Elder stood up. "This is about an alliance between two powerful families!""That's your concern," I said, turning to leave. "My decision is final."Furious discussion erupted behind me, but I didn't look back.When I got back to the apartment building, I saw the familiar black sedan.They were back.The elevator doors opened, and Damien and Seraphina were standing inside.Seraphina looked well, a healthy flush on her cheeks. Damien's arm was still wrapped protectively around her waist."Isla?" Damien's eyes widened in surprise when he saw me. "Where have you been?""Taking

Chapter7

I spun around. Damien was standing just outside the balcony door, his eyes like chips of ice.The lingering pain from the energy clash had made me forget—an Alpha’s hearing could cut straight through walls.Thank the Goddess, he hadn’t heard everything."A healer friend of mine," I answered calmly , stepping past him and back into the dining room. "She's going to South America to study new herbs."Damien walked over and sat back down. "Which friend?""You don't know her.""Her name.""Why should I tell you?"Seraphina coughed softly from the side. "Damien, don't be so hard on Isla. A girl's secrets are important."Her words seemed to calm him down."Sorry," he said to me, though his eyes were still full of suspicion.But he didn’t press further, seeming reluctant to sour the mood any more.His gaze softened as he turned to Seraphina, pulling a beautiful box from his jacket."What's that?" Seraphina asked curiously."It's for you."Inside was an obsidian pendant, carved with intricate r

Chapter8

"I'm not apologizing."My voice cut through the murmuring crowd.Damien froze. "What did you say?""I said, I am not apologizing." I pointed to a nearby building. "There's a security memory crystal on that building. It records everything. Shall we review the footage?"The color drained from Seraphina's face."No... don't bother," she said weakly. "It was probably just an accident..."But her words were cut off by a pained groan."The energy backlash!" She clutched her chest, her face turning even paler. "The laurel tree's repelling energy is too strong!"Damien immediately scooped her into his arms. "Hang on. I'm taking you to the healers."He sprinted across the street to the healing center without a single glance back at me.The crowd began to disperse, but the whispers continued."That Isla is so cold-blooded.""The poor girl is pregnant and hurt, and she won't even say sorry.""No wonder the Alpha prefers the gentle one."I stood there, staring in the direction of the healing cente

Chapter9

Damien's POV"Alpha," the Head Elder approached the altar, his face grim. "Isla initiated the Severing Ritual an hour ago.""She said the Mating Ceremony is off.""What?"The Elder's words hit me with the force of a physical blow."The Severing Ritual?" I grabbed his robes, my voice raw with shock. "What the hell are you talking about?""Alpha, she invoked the ancient Rite of Rejection," the Elder said, his voice heavy. "Isla has rejected this Mating."At the altar, every guest was staring at me. Their eyes held confusion, shock, and a flicker of pity I couldn't ignore."That's impossible." I let go of the Elder and stumbled back, muttering to myself. "Last night, she...""She said the ceremony is canceled.""She can't do that!" I finally roared, my control snapping. "She is my fated mate!""But she has rejected you, Alpha." The Elder shook his head, a sad look in his eyes. "It is her right."I spun around and sprinted from the altar.The whispers of the guests followed me, but I hear

Chapter10

Isla's POVThe crisp, clean air of the Swiss Alps hit me the moment I stepped out of the Zurich airport—a shock to my system, washing away the last remnants of my old life.After thirteen hours in the air, I had finally arrived.At the arrivals gate, a tall man was holding a sign with my name on it."Isla?"He had warm brown eyes and a smile like sunshine."I'm Ethan, Alpha of the Sunstone Pack," he said, his smile genuine. "The Elders speak of you like you're a living legend. It's an honor to finally meet you."He offered his hand, and I shook it."Thank you for picking me up.""The honor is all mine," he said, taking my luggage. "The Guild Elders are very excited to meet you."In the car, Ethan pointed out the Swiss scenery."The air here is pure. It enhances a healer's abilities," he said, gesturing to the distant snow-capped mountains. "Up there is the oldest Moon Spring in the world. Its energy is purer than anything in North America.""That sounds incredible.""You're going to lo

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