Alpha's Betrayal, Omega's Revenge のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 44

LilaAt first, Elliot was hesitant, his body stiff with resistance. But as I tightened my hold around him, his walls slowly crumbled. I felt his pain as if it were my own, a deep ache that resonated in my chest. It wasn’t just sympathy—it was understanding. I’d endured my own kind of heartbreak, my own betrayals.Elliot was the epitome of strength, but even he wasn’t impervious. He carried his burdens silently, refusing to complain or seek solace. I could only imagine how much he’d endured to harbor such hatred for Julian, his stepbrother. Everything made sense now—his cold demeanor toward his father, his guarded nature.I’d never admit it to his face, but Elliot was my role model. He’d built himself from the ground up, forging a path that demanded resilience and discipline. Growing up in the same house as the people who had caused him and his mother so much pain—yet managing to rise above it all—was nothing short of remarkable.“I’m so sorry,” I whispered, my voice trembling as tears

LilaI stood at the entrance of the house I once called home, the air around me heavy, as if the walls themselves whispered warnings of the storm brewing inside. The chill that crept into my bones wasn’t from the weather—it was the icy foreboding of what was to come.The guards announced my arrival, their voices echoing through the hall. Moments later, my father appeared, and his dear wife trailed behind.Bella’s sharp brown eyes swept over me, assessing, calculating, before her lips curved into that familiar, syrupy smile. The one that always made my skin crawl.“Lila, sweetie! You’re finally home,” she cooed, pulling me into a hug. Her hands ran through my hair, soft and affectionate—until they weren’t. I could almost feel the claws hidden beneath her painted nails, ready to dig in right after she was done with me, but I knew that she wouldn’t do that, at least, until she got what she wanted from me.“I’m glad you kept your promise,” my father said, his smile tight, pride dripping f