All Chapters of Alpha's Picture of Regret: Chapter 61 - Chapter 69

Silja POV “He was an asshole. He totally didn’t deserve you, Romy.” I said. Thinking back to when she told me about her most painful memory. Romy found her mate. She was barely eighteen when she did. Her head was filled with hope and fairytale dreams of love and the mate bond. Her mate was the new beta from her pack. She had a secret crush on him for years and was so excited when she realized they were mates. He didn’t want a no-rank wolf, though. He rejected her on the spot and never looked back. Romy’s heart was completely broken, and she vowed never to catch feelings for another man, and she would only enjoy them until she got bored with them. Instead, she put all her energy into her career. She never allowed herself to be involved with anyone ever again. She even told me she lost her virginity in a one-night stand, just because she wanted to know what sex felt like. She never thought about the guy she slept with again and then just made it a habit of having a one-night stan

Gerard POV“Okay, Sils. Spill.” I said, I want to know if this is about Erik.“Okay, but it stays between us, got it?”“Understood,” I said and looked at her intently. I’ve never been much for gossip, but I have a feeling this is going to be about my best friend, and it’s going to be juicy.“Romy had a mate. She was barely eighteen. The guy’s name was Larken. Anyway, he didn’t want a wolf with no rank to be his mate, so he rejected her, and it crushed her. She had been in love with the guy for a long time, and he didn’t spare her a glance.” She began.I am shocked that Romy, with her quick wit and smart mouth, would be crushed by any man. I continue listening to her explain Romy’s past, and then she hits me with a bombshell.“Since then, her wolf has been silent.” She said.“Wait, how old is she?” I asked, shocked. That’s a long time for a wolf to be silent after a rejection. It means she really was in love with that other guy for a long time.“Twenty-four. But I never knew that her wo

Erik POVWhen Gerard dropped that little piece of information about Romy having a past and asking me to get to know her honestly, I knew he was trying to tell me, without telling me, that there is more to Romy’s past and that Silja was likely sitting beside him.These two women, without a shadow of a doubt, are the feistiest women I have met in a long time. I love a quick-witted woman. Part of me was jealous that Gerard is mated to Silja because she is exactly the kind of woman I can see myself with. She is smart, beautiful, and can dress you down without caring who is around.Knowing that Romy is the same way, it makes me inwardly grin at the thought of being able to annoy her. I love getting under her skin. I love her going ‘lawyer’ on me. I love her biting back verbally. She looks adorable when she gives me her angry face and sweet when she is under me, enjoying me bury myself inside her.Zeb really likes Romy, too. But he can’t sense her wolf. We know she is a wolf, but her wolf is

Gerard POVErik is driving me insane with the text messages. I’m hearing Silja’s conversation with Romy, though. Her wolf told her to run. Why would she need to run away from Erik? He’s a lot of things, but he isn’t a scumbag.“Romy, are you sure she said ‘run’?” Silja asked. I lean in to listen.“Yes. When he left, she stopped stirring. I need to leave for a while, lover. I need to get away and clear my head.” She cried. “After work tomorrow, it’ll be the weekend. I’m going to the mountains. I just need to be alone.”“Romy, I really think you need to talk to Erik. I’m worried about you.” Silja said. “Gerard told me that Erik stopped looking for his mate last year. He isn’t tied to anyone. Please talk to him, Romy. Please?” She pleaded.I have to admit, Silja loves Romy like a sister, and it shows. She also respects Romy’s decisions. At this point, though, I think Erik should know, and maybe they can work it out. I speak up, “Romy, I know Erik likes you. He is texting me right now,

Jaul POVIn just a few days, I will start as the Deputy CEO. I really hope that my brother is serious about helping me learn and giving me a chance. Even more than that, I’m hoping that Gerard really wants a good relationship with me.It also means I gain a sister with Silja. I hope she will be nicer to me than Trina. Trina never liked me. She only saw me as a threat. Viola can’t stand the sight of me, and I get it. I’m the one who could challenge Gerard’s position for alpha. No one has thought about one thing, though. I could have challenged him for the seat long ago, and I never have. We are almost the same age. I could have challenged him for the role, but I didn’t want to be at odds with my brother. I lost my mother. I only wanted a family.Would I like my rightful inheritance, yes. Would I like my father to acknowledge me as his actual son? Yes. I know everything happening is likely transactional, though. I’ve never met my mate, and I am still holding out hope. I don’t know whe