The Alpha's Regrets

ped of all ornament, echoed with every movement she made, amplifying the feeling of isolation. She sat on the stiff bed,

ack, rejected not only by Kael but also by almost everyone she encountered. But beyond this heavy loneliness, there

pered in the darkness, h

manifest, when she would feel complete. But that moment never came. She had learned to ignore the disapproving looks, to tolerate

esperately searching for a sign, a stirring, a glimmer of what

e quickly wiped it away, furious with herself

thoughts. Mia sat up abruptly, wiping her cheek

her thirties with a kind but reserved face. "T

d in this gloomy room rather than find herself face to face with

lied in what she hop

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d by carved chairs. Kael was already installed at one end, surrounded by several wolves who were chatt

for him to sit down, but his expression was as cold as usual. She took a seat

tlery and the occasional murmuring between the wolves. Mia felt e

smile on his lips. "How did a woman without a wolf manage

calmly put down her fork, refusing to show that she was hurt. "I suppose s

prised by his retort, but Kael interve

discussion. Silence fell across the table, but Mi

She had promised herself not to show weakness, but Kael , with his icy

conversation slowly resumed, Mia

ly strategic. It

t strength? This

hed her fists under the table, deter

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the estate, looking for a way to calm down. She eventually reached a small

il a soft voice spoke from behind her. "You sh

g woman with auburn hair and sparkling e

want me to do? » a

oman approached, holding out a hand. "I'm Leena

e outstretched hand. "Mia. And

but that doesn't mean you ha

rival, Mia felt some semblance of human warmth. Leena was di

as he makes it seem. But he is stubborn, and he does not tolerate weaknes

ael 's approval, or even that of her pack, would be an uphill battle. But m

but a little more determined. She knew the path ahead of her would be str