All Chapters of Alpha's Regret: His Rejected Hybrid Mate : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Aria's POV"This is bad." Frost sighed. "I'm sorry it had to come to this, Aria. Believe me I'd have altered it if I could." Even Frost's calm presence couldn't soothe the pounding I felt in my chest as he relayed his message to me. I could feel it–the tightness creeping in, the same cold dread that had been haunting me since Kyril stormed back into my life."I...I had my hopes tied around it," I stammered, the words making my stomach twist."I know that," he said carefully. "The Council just held an emergency budget vote. The relocation programme I had fit into your package had to be voted against. It's....beyond my control, even as the Alpha." My throat went dry. "How long would this 'delay' be?""Tea is here," Maya announced as she walked into the sitting room with a tray. She offered us tea, then sat just beside me. Alpha Frost was seated in the opposite couch, swirling his cup as he continued."Until the next fiscal cycle. This would take as much as three to four months. We're

Kyril's POVMother's tone didn't waver in any way. "The Council wants answers, son. About your little...stunt." "They should all mind their affairs!" I growled, my patience snapping and my eyes flaring crimson. Sienna flinched at my reaction, but mother wasn't moved. "You can roar all you want, Kyril," she said cooly. "But buying into the entire Penthouse Apartments complex in that crazy district is the most foolish step you've taken in your miserable life!"I frowned, my anger reaching a height."Watch your tongue, Sienna," I said between gritted teeth. She continued in the same tone. "That move isn't something that stays a secret for long, Kyril. The news is everywhere!" "Well I don't know what you speak about," I claimed, dissolving my frowned face and keeping my voice calm. "Do your investigations–" "Oh please, don't insult us," Sienna interrupted, scoffing bitterly. "No other Alpha would be so reckless–" "Mother–" I started to say, but she cut me off."So desperate! You ga

Kyril's POV"Without intending to waste much of your valuable time," I started to say, maintaining a smooth and charming voice, "I'll steal the show for just a brief moment by announcing that I've decided to invite Miss Aria Stone and her company to work exclusively with the Grant Pack."A stunned silence filled the room, Aria's pupils dilating as she stared at me. I smiled faintly, savouring every moment. "This will be a long–term project. She and her team will be required to fortify my territories with magic that'll make us invisible to rogue packs. This will strengthen our defence and in turn boost the district's economy and our inter pack relations."Then I turned my head slightly toward the Mayor, lowering my tone just enough for all to still hear. "The pay and revenue return," I said, "will be the highest you've ever dreamt of. "Now, that did it. Applause burst through the chamber like thunder. Loud, wild and unrestrained. The mayors, investors and Alphas were all on their fe

Aria's POV"Stop by the kids' school," I murmured. "I want them home." Maya nodded, turning down a familiar street and taking the turn that led to the school. By the time we got there, the twins were already waiting outside. " It's momma!" Liam cried as he raced to the car, his backpack bouncing behind him. Luna followed, clutching her sketchbook. The rest of the ride was silent. When Maya finally cornered in front of my apartment, I pushed the door open, exhaustion weighing down every step I took.But the very moment I stepped out, I froze. Standing by the small gate was no one else but Alpha Lucian Frost. "Alpha Frost?" I breathed, surprised. "When did you get–" "As soon as I heard what Kyril pulled," he said simply, his voice quite calm, but edged with quiet fury. "I'm sorry I wasn't there by your side."Before I could even reply, Liam rushed toward him."Alpha Frost!" he grinned as he fell into Frost's arms. Then he looked up into Frost's face. "Will you be free on Saturda

Kyril's POVThe room was heavy with tension. That kind that even the thickest marble walls of the Grant Tower couldn't contain. The Council chamber glowed with muted amber light, shadows playing along the long table where mother sat. High ranking warriors, elders, and my beta, all took their respective positions.I sat at the end, my fingers steepled, and my eyes half-lidded as voices clashed around me. “–security must be tightened immediately,” one of the warriors barked. "The rogues are expanding their raids!""No!" another burly man with a scarred jaw roared, leaning forward. "We should use this opportunity to strike Frostpeak while they're weakened."" The rogues have already done half the work!" Another warrior commented, in support of the burly one. Several warriors nodded to this idea. But Mother was against it. "We don't move on an Alpha who just lost his warriors," she said coldly. "That's dishonorable, and besides, my late husband was a close ally to the late Alpha of Fr