All Chapters of The Alpha's Bitter Regret : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Are you sure you want to sign this confidential agreement?" The royal envoy handed me the document while asking for confirmation one last time."Once you confirm, your mate bond with Ryan will be severed, all your identity records will be destroyed, and you'll be transferred directly to the Royal Healer's Den three days from now.""I'm certain," I said.Calmly, I, Elena Simpson, signed my name on the document.I had once been the most gifted healer in the werewolf world.Ten years ago, when Ryan Simpson was gravely injured, I stayed awake for three days to clean his wound.To prepare a top-grade antidote, I'd even added my own blood to the formula.From that day on, he left a bouquet of dewy roses on my windowsill every morning.Despite his own injuries, he had carved a bone whistle for me with his own hands. It was so I'd have a way to defend myself. On cold nights, he'd warm my hands with his own body heat.The passion in his eyes had been so intense that no one could mista

It was time for the pack's annual Moon Goddess' Blessing Day once again.According to tradition, the Luna had to stand at the highest point of the altar while holding the Moonlight Scepter to receive the reverence of the entire pack and bestow the Blessing of Healing upon them.In return, the one performing the blessing would be bathed in the Moon Goddess' power, receiving a tremendous boost in strength.I wanted to fulfill my responsibilities one last time before leaving, so I changed into my ceremonial gown early and headed downstairs.What I saw stopped me in my tracks. Ryan was holding the scepter out to Sophia.Her eyes gleamed with unmistakable longing as she held the scepter.When she noticed me coming downstairs, she shrank back and took a step backward. "Ryan, this is far too precious. It represents Luna's authority, and I'm only an outsider, a werewolf without a wolf. I can't possibly–""Sophia, just take it!" Luke interrupted her loudly. He even reached over to help h

I woke up in the intensive care unit at the Royal Healer's Den.The cardiac monitor beside my bed emitted a steady, rhythmic beep.The wounds on my shoulder and abdomen had been stitched up by the finest healers in the royal capital.Combined with the remarkable regenerative abilities of my powerful wolf spirit, even my life-threatening injuries had begun to close and scab over.The grand elder solemnly handed me an appointment letter bearing the royal seal and a black-and-gold identity bracelet."The mate bond has been completely severed. From this moment forward, your records will be sealed in the royal archives.""You no longer belong to any pack. From now on, you may devote yourself entirely to your duties as the chief healer."I accepted the bracelet and fastened it around my wrist.Deep within my mind, the long-dormant silver-white shewolf let out a liberated growl.Ten years ago, for Ryan's sake, I'd suppressed every bit of my brilliance and ambition.I'd confined myse

A few days later, a rare blood moon rose over the northern territory.Already on the verge of a mental breakdown after losing his mate bond, Ryan had also been deprived of the top-grade medicinal herbs he needed to treat his old injuries.Under the blood moon's influence, he finally lost control completely.To prevent himself from transforming and hurting anyone, he locked himself inside the basement. "Elena, help me. It hurts so much, Elena."His muscles convulsed violently as he writhed on the floor in agony.Meanwhile, upstairs, Sophia took advantage of the chaos of the night and Ryan's violent rampage to break into the safe in his study.She stuffed every gold bar and bundle of cash into a backpack. She was preparing to flee under cover of darkness.When she passed the basement entrance, she heard Ryan's bestial screams of agony. Disgust flickered across her eyes.Without hesitation, she grabbed a heavy iron chain from nearby and fastened the basement's iron door shut."Ma

Two weeks later, the annual Moonlight Ceremony of the werewolf kingdom was held.Ryan dragged his battered body, which was still riddled with old injuries, toward the venue. He also brought Luke, who had lost one arm and whose wolf spirit was permanently damaged.Ryan's feet had been worn raw from the journey, while Luke's body was covered in festering sores.Yet Ryan's eyes remained full of hope.He clutched the freshly cleaned Moonlight Scepter and the land deed to the Frost Wolf Pack's territory tightly against his chest.He firmly believed that after being together for ten years, and with Luke being my own flesh and blood, I couldn't possibly turn them away.Once I saw how devastated and remorseful they seemed, my heart would soften. I'd embrace them again and return with them to the northern territory.The ceremonial drums thundered as the entire crowd stood in reverence.The gates of the Moon Goddess Shrine swung open.I was dressed in a white-and-gold feathered robe sym