Alpha's Regret, His Rejected Luna is Hidden Heiress のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 171 - チャプター 180

Ceres's POVThe coldness in his gaze vanished.His features softened as he turned to face me, making his entire demeanor shift into something calmer, gentler.“You’re still awake?” His voice was warm, in contrast to the lethal energy he carried moments ago.I pressed my lips together before stepping closer.“I want to use a phone,” I said. “I need to call my mother.”Jason froze for a moment before his expression softened. His eyes, locked onto mine.“Are you bored?” he asked gently. “Tomorrow, I’ll have someone accompany you into town for a stroll.”I shook my head, frustration creeping into my voice.“I just want to talk to my family, Jason. I haven’t made a call since I woke up.”He exhaled, then reached for a thick fur-lined shawl draped over a nearby chair. Without a word, he carefully placed it around my shoulders, his warmth lingering on the fabric.“I’ve already informed your family that you’re safe,” he murmured. “Why the urgency?”My brows drew together, unease settling deep

Ceres's POVLucy, Jason’s secretary, stood firmly in front of the office door, blocking the intruder’s path. The door was slightly ajar so i could see what was happening."Ms. Albert, you can’t just barge in!" Lucy's voice was laced with warning, but the woman was already seething."Don’t you know who I am?" the woman's voice rang sharp and entitled. "When Jason and I were together, there wasn’t a single place in this pack I couldn’t go! I have every right to see who that woman is!"She was Jason's ex girlfriend?"Ms. Albert, please restrain yourself," Lucy said, stepping in front of her again. "That woman inside is Luna Stewart."The title made the lady freeze for a fraction of a second, but the shock quickly gave way to rage. “Luna? Jason had actually mated someone?”With a growl, she shoved Lucy aside, her werewolf strength making it effortless. The heavy oak doors flew wide open, crashing against the walls as she stormed inside.I stood by the window. A gentle breeze drifted in fr

Ceres's POVI hesitated, then let out a soft sigh."I don’t know what happened between you two before, but thank you for looking out for him," I said quietly.Samantha scoffed. "Hmph. You’re too polite. It’s annoying."She ran a hand through her hair, exhaling dramatically."Jason used to say he loved my soul, my personality—but now he’s fallen for your face," she grumbled.I had no words for that.I couldn’t quite figure out how I felt about Samantha.For someone so determined to challenge me, she wasn’t particularly cunning or manipulative. She was flustered, impulsive… even a little amusing.I studied her for a moment before chuckling."You know, I actually like you," I admitted, tilting my head. "But don’t use that shade of lipstick anymore. It washes you out—it makes you look sick."I meant it genuinely, the same way I used to tease Jasmine my bestfriend back.But Samantha’s eyes widened like I had just slapped her.She pointed at her lips, horrified. "This is the most popular sh

Ceres's POVBeside me, Lydia glanced at the page. The warmth in her gaze dimmed instantly, replaced by a shadow of sorrow.“That is Jackson,” she murmured. “My son.”She hesitated, then added in a low voice, “He died in a car accident last year.”A car accident?I studied the photograph again. Jackson’s sharp features mirrored Richard’s, but he looked less commanding. His eyes held a cold, almost knowing glint, the corner of his lips curling as if he was always on the verge of a smirk.My wolf stirred uneasily.Why did he look so familiar?Had I seen him before in another pack? Or… was it something else?A strange thought flickered through my mind. Could this be the same Jackson that fathered Anita’s child? Is that why he bears a striking resemblance to Richard? The pieces didn’t quite fit, but something about him unsettled me.“I’m sorry for your loss,” I said softly.Lydia exhaled, forcing a small smile. “It’s okay. What’s done is done. I’ve made my peace with it.”But I wasn’t sure

Ceres's POVA strange feeling settled in my chest, but it was fleeting, slipping away before I could grasp it.It didn’t matter.Jason had jumped into the freezing sea to save me. He had shielded me with his own body.Wasn’t that enough?I had promised to trust him.Jason loosened the top button of his shirt, his posture finally relaxing. His voice was casual, but there was an underlying sharpness to it. “Lydia likes you. Do you like her?”I nodded. “Mrs. Lydia Albert is cheerful, noble, and warm. She’s easy to like.”Jason’s lips curved slightly. “That’s good.”There was something layered beneath his words, something unspoken.I hesitated before speaking. “But you took the fake will. Won’t she find out?”Jason’s expression shifted, a shadow passing over his eyes. “No. Jackson’s belongings have already been packed away. Even Lydia never read the will—it was hidden among the documents by Samuel.”The rain slowed as we neared the manor. By the time we arrived, the storm had passed, leav