All Chapters of The "Widow" Ran with Her Pup: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

When I submitted my request to the council table, the elders stared at me with open hostility.Head Elder Matthias Graystone tapped his fingers against the table, his voice dropping low. "Leah, the law states that Regulus' widow falls under Lawrence's protection now. If you insist on leaving, does that mean you're dissatisfied with the new Alpha?"I kept my eyes down and swallowed my anger. "I only recognize Regulus as my mate. While he lived, I was his Luna. Now that he's gone, I won't attach myself to another male."The hall fell silent for a moment. Elder Matthias' brow furrowed deeply, but he eventually relented. The council had no authority to force a loyal widow to stay.The transfer order was approved and pushed across the table toward me. It was a single flimsy sheet of paper, yet it carried more weight than three years of marriage.When I returned to the estate, I immediately spotted "Lawrence Thornfield" on the terrace. Alice Moreau was nestled in his arms, her fingertip

Chapter 2

That afternoon, I wiped our pup's face while his soft little hands grabbed at my fingers, babbling for me to hold him. Regulus' footsteps sounded from the staircase. Instinctively, I pulled the pup closer into my arms.He didn't even glance at the pup. "Pack your things. You're moving from the master bedroom to the west wing."My hand froze mid-wipe. "Why?"When he mentioned Alice, his expression softened for a brief moment. "Alice will be Luna next month. She needs the master bedroom."The pup burrowed deeper into the crook of my neck, his brow furrowing. I lowered my head and kissed the top of his hair, my voice barely above a whisper. "Alright."Regulus blinked, clearly not expecting such compliance. He probably thought I would cry or make a scene. But none of that mattered anymore.After he left, Alice sauntered in, her sharp nails grazing my cheek. "When you're living under someone else's roof, you should know your place. From now on, I'll be arranging the pup's lessons."

Chapter 3

Regulus stood in the doorway. When he heard my words, something flickered in his eyes.I didn't look up, just kept folding the pup's small clothes. He didn't ask, and I didn't explain. In this estate, my son and I were nothing more than inconveniences to him.Alice peeked out from behind him and clung to his arm with exaggerated sweetness. "Alpha, isn't this room a bit small? Won't Leah be uncomfortable?"Concern dripped from her voice, obviously fake. Regulus made a noncommittal sound, his tone as flat as if discussing the weather. "She'll manage."Those words sealed my fate and the pup's. I still said nothing, just lifted him onto the bed and tucked the blanket around him. He glanced timidly toward the doorway and pressed himself closer to me, not daring to make a sound. He knew better by now. Whenever this man who looked like his father appeared, he needed to stay quiet and make himself small.It was because the man at the door was his Uncle Lawrence, not Regulus.Regulus' g

Chapter 4

On the day of the marking ceremony, I woke before dawn.Outside, the estate gradually came to life with the sound of furniture being moved and maids hurrying past. All of it was for Regulus and Alice.I pulled the pup closer into my arms, and the tension in my chest finally eased just a fraction. Anytime now.Two maids spoke in hushed voices outside my door. I hadn't meant to eavesdrop, but their words pierced through like needles."The Alpha redirected all the supplies meant for Leah's pup to Alice. He said from now on, the pack's best resources go only to the future Luna's pups.""But what about Leah's pup? He's always been sickly.""The Alpha said, 'He's just a dead wolf's pup. He's not worth the resources'."My fingers curled sharply, digging into my own arm to stay calm. There was no sadness, only a numbing rage that rushed straight to my head.He knew this was his son and that the pup was frail. And yet with one careless order, he cut off the pup's lifeline.The pup seem

Chapter 5

Third Person Point-of-ViewAs fireworks lit up half the sky, Regulus stood at the highest point of the altar, receiving the reverence of the entire pack.Alice clung to his arm, smiling radiantly. This should have been the pinnacle of his life. Yet inexplicably, something felt hollow inside him.Without thinking, he glanced toward the west wing of the estate.Alice noticed and leaned closer, asking softly, "Alpha, what's wrong?"He looked away, his tone flat. "Nothing."After the ceremony, he finished making pleasantries with the pack elders and paused in the corridor. He couldn't explain why, but Leah's face suddenly flashed through his mind.Leah had always been docile and silent, never causing him the slightest trouble. He never needed to worry about her, and he never thought she'd stir up any waves. But today, that inexplicable emptiness gnawed at him, leaving him irritable.He turned toward the west wing. Alice moved to follow, but he stopped her. "Go back to your room. I

Chapter 6

Regulus ignored the elders' protests and left the pack with his guards that same night. The car sped along the road, wind whipping through the windows, but it couldn't dispel the restlessness inside him.He found himself recalling overlooked details. How calm she'd been when moving to the west wing. Her silence in the face of Alice's mockery. The lifeless, empty look in her eyes every time they met his.Had she figured something out? Was that why she'd prepared to leave so early, abandoning any hope in him?When the car stopped at the town entrance, the sky was already beginning to lighten. Regulus had little trouble finding where Leah settled. It was a small, neat cabin on the edge of town with the pup's small clothes hanging outside to dry.He stood at a distance, something tightening inexplicably in his chest.He'd imagined countless scenarios of what she'd look like after leaving. She was probably disheveled, wronged, helpless, and struggling to get by with the pup. He even th

Chapter 7

Regulus didn't leave.He found a place to stay in town and watched near Leah's cabin every day. He couldn't bring himself to use force again, yet he couldn't accept being completely shut out either. All he could do was wait.That afternoon, Regulus stood in the shade of a distant tree as usual, his gaze locked on the cabin's gate. The next second, his body went rigid.An unfamiliar male wolf carrying a medical bag was knocking gently at the gate. He looked clean and composed, dressed in the plain robes of a town healer. His features were calm and gentle.The door opened. Leah stepped out, and when she saw Oliver Greene, a faint smile actually appeared on her face.It was barely there, but it was enough to make Regulus' eyes sting."Sorry to trouble you again. He slept more soundly last night." Leah's tone was lighter than usual."It's no trouble. He's still weak. I like to check on him regularly."Oliver's voice was low and warm. As he raised his hand, he naturally brushed away

Chapter 8

Regulus returned to the pack.The moment he stepped through the gate, Alice rushed up to meet him, her face painted with deliberate tenderness. She reached out to take his arm."Alpha, you're finally back. I missed you so much..."Before her fingers even touched his sleeve, Regulus swung his arm away sharply. The force sent Alice stumbling backward several steps before she fell hard to the ground.Alice stared in shock, her eyes instantly reddening. "Alpha! What's wrong? What did I do?"Regulus looked down at her, his gaze utterly devoid of warmth. Alice had taken a position that didn't belong to her, stolen everything that should have been Leah's and the pup's.Regulus' voice was cold as ice. "You did nothing wrong. The mistake is you being here at all. You shouldn't have a mark that was never meant for you."Alice's face went pale, her voice trembling. "What do you mean?""Exactly what I said."Without a moment's hesitation, Regulus turned and walked straight toward the alta

Chapter 9

Regulus left in the end. He didn't pester her anymore. Those few calm, almost cruel words from Leah drained every ounce of strength and obsession from his body.Supporting his battered frame, he left the small cabin slowly and miserably. Leah stood where she was, completely unmoved.Niall clutched at the corner of her clothes and looked up at her, his eyes clear and full of trust. "Mommy, he won't come back anymore, right?"Leah crouched down and gently stroked Niall's head. A soft light finally rippled through her eyes. It was the relief of truly laying down every burden."No. He won't."From that moment on, the name Regulus no longer existed in their world.When Oliver arrived with his medical bag, this was the peaceful scene that greeted him. He didn't ask about what just happened. He simply handed over the cloth bundle in his hands, his tone warm."I made some beef stew today. It'll help Niall build up his strength."Leah didn't refuse. She accepted it calmly and thanked hi

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