My Alpha's Regret: the 99th Time Was Forever のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

Eleanor THE dining room was silent, save for the ticking of the grandfather clock. I didn't cry. I just picked up the plates of cold steak and dumped them into the trash. The sound of the bin lid closing felt like a period at the end of a very long, painful sentence. My name is Eleanor. It means shining light, but tonight, standing in the dim kitchen of our penthouse, I felt like a shadow. I gripped the edge of the marble counter. My chest ached, a literal, physical throbbing. That was the problem with being a werewolf. The mate bond wasn't just a feeling; it was a silver thread tied around my heart. When Owen was happy, I felt a warm glow. When he was angry, I felt a sharp heat. And when he betrayed me? It felt like someone was pulling that thread through a bed of nails. A heavy footsteps sounded behind me. I didn't have to turn around to know it was him. His scent, woodsmoke and citrus hit me first. "You’re going to break the counter if you

Eleanor THE Grand Hall was filled with the scent of expensive cologne and roasted meats. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, casting a bright glow over the hundreds of pack members dressed in their finest clothes. Tonight was the annual Silver Crescent Gala. As the Luna, I had to be there. I had to smile. I had to pretend my world wasn't crumbling. I wore a floor-length gold dress that shimmered like liquid sun. I looked like a queen, but I felt like a ghost. "Stay close and keep a smile on your face," Owen whispered sharply as we stood at the top of the stairs. He looked breathtaking in a black tuxedo, but his eyes kept scanning the crowd. "I’m doing my job, Owen," I replied quietly. "Are you doing yours?" "Don't start," he snapped. We descended the stairs together. For the first hour, we played the part. We shook hands with elders and talked about pack borders. But I noticed that every time we stopped, Susana was there. She was wearing a deep red dress that p

Eleanor's POVThe long drive back to the Newton estate was long but I knew I had to because right now my family is my only salvation. I can vividly remember my father's last words to me that day. “Choose your part and you will face the consequences that come.”I kept my hands tight on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. Each mile put more distance between me and the suffocating walls of the Belmont pack house.“Father, I'm sorry but I am coming back.” I could feel the warm droplet that trickle down my cheek, but it all doesn't matter as I have finally reached. I pulled into the grand, gated driveway of my childhood home. It stood tall, solid, and welcoming, everything I had been denied for three long years. I took a deep, shaky breath, stepped out of the car, and walked toward the doors."Eleanor?"The voice belonged to my mother. She stood in the entryway, her face pale. Beside her, my father looked up from his newspaper, his eyes widening as he stood abruptly."Mom. Dad

Author’s POVThe Newton estate was quiet, but it didn't feel empty anymore. It felt ready.Thaneus, the Alpha of the Northern Peaks, stood at the front gates. He was a man who commanded respect without saying a word. His eyes were sharp, scanning the grounds. Beside him, his lead guard stood tall."The Newtons are expecting us," the guard said.Thaneus nodded. "Let's go."As they walked toward the house, the door opened. Eleanor stepped out. She was thinner than he remembered, but she walked with her head held high. Her eyes weren't the sad, searching eyes of the Luna he had met at past summits. They were steady. Hard.Thaneus stopped. He took a long breath, catching her scent. It was different. The old, dusty scent of the Belmont Pack was gone. She smelled like pine, rain, and something else. A faint, sweet scent that made his heart skip a beat.He narrowed his eyes. A child?He pushed the thought aside. Now was not the time."Lady Eleanor," Thaneus said, bowing his head slightly. "I

The evening at the Newton estate ended with a sudden roar of thunder. The sky turned a deep, bruised purple, and the rain began to fall in heavy, relentless sheets. It was the kind of storm that made the old mansion creak and the windows rattle in their frames.Thaneus stood by the entrance, his coat already on. He looked toward the door, then back at Eleanor’s father, Alpha Newton."You aren't going anywhere in this, Alpha," Newton said, shaking his head. "The roads to the Northern Peaks are dangerous when they flood like this. Stay the night."Thaneus hesitated, his gaze drifting up the grand staircase. "I wouldn't want to be a burden.""Nonsense," Newton replied, waving a hand. "My staff will prepare the guest wing. Get some rest. We can talk more about the border matters in the morning."Thaneus nodded, his posture relaxing. "Very well. Thank you, Alpha."Upstairs, Eleanor was already in her room. She had felt strange since dinner. Her skin felt too sensitive, and there was a stra