Lahat ng Kabanata ng Once The Alpha's Little Secret, Now His Greatest Regret : Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

Ever’s POV My eyes searched the corners of the hallway. When I saw no one was around, I made towards her room, palms sweating as I approached. A sigh left me as I came to face the door. I made to knock, then stopped halfway. This was a bad idea. I should leave before I got seen. As I turned to leave, a masculine hand clasped around my mouth as my eyes widened. The things I'd been holding fell from me. I attempted to scream but a familiar scent hit me. I realized who it was. I shot him side glares as he pulled me into a deserted hallway. “What're you…” He covered my mouth. We indulged in a long open stare as he slowly released his hands. “I'm sorry.” He whispered. “For everything.” My face twisted in utter annoyance as the words left his lips. Sorry? Was that it? That was what he had to say? Just sorry? Like two words meant anything. Compared to what I always had to put up with, those words meant nothing. “Sorry I didn't speak up during the council trial. A

Zeke's POV “Been wanting to ask you why you've been awfully scarce these days. Found new company?” I asked, pouring Abe a glass as we settled in my chambers. He took it from me and looked away, like he was intentionally avoiding the question. “Keeping silent only makes me more suspicious.” I told him. “You're overthinking it. It's just the Moon Festival. That's all. Been making arrangements. Already sent Marcus ahead, by the way. What was the situation at court today?” “She's on probation till Rhaeya's awake and gives her testimony.” I took a gulp and he did the same. “And you? Do you think she did it?” He asked me. I stared through my drink and pondered on his question. “And why does that matter? It's Hagan's Pack. She's his subject. He decides what her fate is. That's all that matters.” “Zeke, it was just a question.” “And I gave an answer. Kia will be fine now, you need not worry.” His face whitened. “What? Kia? What'd you mean, Kia? What does she have to do

Hagan's POV “Uhh, it feels like I've been rolled through a ditch.” Rhaeya groaned as she sat up. The healer drew the curtains and rays of sunshine followed. “You'll be fine, Luna. You've already healed physically. You'll just need to get some more rest to avoid any further mental stress.” The healer explained, then beamed at me. I forced back a smile. “Alpha Hagan's been pretty worried about you. He was uneasy all night and could barely hide it.” She told Rhaeya. Rhaeya smiled at me. “Well, he doesn't have to worry anymore. I feel way better,” she said, caressing my hands. All night, I couldn't get Ever's words out of my head. The sole thought of not speaking to her ever again felt like torture in every way I pictured it. I let out a deep sigh. Every day I wished it could all coexist peacefully, me remaining Alpha and she, my Luna at my side. They both mattered to me, my position as Alpha which I'd fought so hard for. And the one woman I… “Since Luna's awake now, Alph

Ever's POV: “Here she is, Beta,” the guards who had taken me presented. He scanned me like someone searching a thief for stolen artifacts before finally speaking. “You understand you've been trialed for treason and intentionally endangering of Luna's life, is that right?” A part of me so badly wanted to reiterate that I did nothing to Rhaeya. But this was anything but the time for it. “I have, yes, been accused of it, Beta,” I told him. “Your probation ends today. You'll go with me to bear witness yourself to Luna's direct and uninfluenced account of what had happened.” He explained. “And after that, the council decides your verdict.” My expression dimmed as I nodded. “I understand, Beta,” I told him. “Wait!” His face quirked. “I know you, weren't you the one who fell to the floor last time, creating a scene? Do you have something against the Luna or something? You acted like a total psycho that day too,” he questioned. I held my arms, averting my gaze in silence. “

Ever’s POV “I should get going,” I told him, still surprised by what he'd just said. I turned to leave, then I stopped just before leaving, turning back to look at Zeke, with my lips pressed tightly together. For a second, I didn't know what to say, because the offer he had made earlier was probably the nicest thing I had ever heard come out of his mouth. I had no use for it, because I didn't plan to leave Greymark, not now, not anytime soon. But I should really thank him properly - this asshole's first show of goodwill. “And thanks for the offer…” I finally let out, then dropped a light bow. “Alpha Zeke.” I finally said, and the words felt strange coming from me to him. I beamed at him and walked out, shutting the door behind me. He only gave me a small nod, so I turned and stepped outside, pulling the door shut behind me before leaning against the wall, one hand pressed over my chest as I tried to catch my breath. What the hell had just happened? Zeke had actually said some