Semua Bab Reborn as the Alpha’s regret : Bab 111 - Bab 117

Lucien's POV The engine of the SUV was the only sound that made noise as I had drifted into silence and decided not to speak.“Lucien?” Calla's voice was a soft whisper, cutting through the hum of the car engines. But I didn't turn to look at her but I could feel her gaze on the side of my face. “You haven't responded to my question. What is it, Lucien? Why are you silent?” I swallowed hard and clenched my jaw. I didn't have an answer that wouldn't scare her or make her feel like I was scared too and didn't want to go on with the plan. I coughed, probably about to speak even though I wasn't going to speak directly, but before I could, Fenric grunted and spoke without looking over his shoulder.“He's silent because he knows the geography of that mountain as well as I do, Calla,” Fenric said, his voice flat. “The western slope you mentioned… if it's really the one with the dead oak and the weeping face rock. That isn't just a path, it's a vertical climb. To be honest, if we are to go

Lucien's POV The room was already lit up with the morning sun when my eyes stirred open. I turned my head to notice Calla beside me, sleeping quietly, her breathing deep. She lay naked with the blanket covering only half her body. I stayed still for a moment and watched as her shoulders rose and fell. My mind drifted back to the night we had just shared. It had been passionate and desperate, a hungry clink to one and order after we went back from the Craiglands. At that moment there was only the scent of her skin and the fierce pull of the mate bond.A small smile touched my lips. I didn't even know I was smiling. Despite the overwhelming pressure pressing against me, having her here was like a calm in my storm.I moved carefully, sliding out from under the blanket so as not to wake her. I began to prepare, taking a hot bath first, relieving myself of the stress of the night before. I began to dress afterwards, pulling on my black cargo pants and a black jacket. I was almost fini

I watched as the door of Lucien's office clicked shut while my father and Fenric left the office.The room had been filled with tough decisions that were hard to make and the pressure of planning had been overwhelming even for me.I remained in Lucien's chair behind the desk, the rough grain of the wood pressing into my palm already and my butt already feeling an intense pain from too much sitting.My mind was a whirlwind of the sketches which Fenric had drawn, the terrifying reality of the western slope and what was bound to happen if we made the slightest mistake.The Old Root. The name sounded like a promise and a curse all at once. It sounded like a route to save a life and a route to our deaths.Lucien moved away from the desk. He didn't look at me immediately as he walked toward the tall window that overlooked the Nightmoor training ground. The sun was just coming up, making everywhere bright. Lucien stood with his back to me, his shoulders broad and rigid. Even from where I s

Lucien's POV The hallway of my pack seemed to stretch as I hurried my way down to see Marla.I had told Calla to wait behind. This was a dance of no mistake and I needed to play my part with precision. She already knew what to do… but right now, it was time for the Alpha to play the villain. Marla was no longer in the infirmary.Ulric had moved her to a small windowless room deep in the residential block. It was no different from a cage and it was guarded by four of my strongest warriors.They stood like statutes at the door, their hands resting on the hilts of their blades. They bowed their heads as I approached, one of them sliding the heavy iron bolt back with a sharp, grating sound.I stepped inside. The room was dim, lit only by a single flickering torch around the wall. Marla was sitting on the edge of a bunk bed that was in the room. She looked significantly better than when we had first taken care of her in the infirmary. She looked up and the way she tilted her head… she k