The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros)
Chapter 163

Chapter 163

Flashback:

"What did you say?" I demanded, my voice sharp and lethal.

Tom tilted his head, letting out a hollow, mocking laugh. "Oh, Nova?" He leaned forward as much as his restraints would allow, his eyes glittering with malice. "She's dead. Isn't that what you wanted to know?" My heart pounded, "No!"

Tom shrugged, looking almost amused. "We made her an offer. Told her she could join us and help bring Eden down, but she refused."

I shook my head in despair, growling at Tom "You're evil"

"Whatever." Tom scorned "Nova thought she was better than the rest of us. She couldn't see the brighter picture, and threatened to expose us if we tried to touch Eden." He chuckled with a wicked glint in his eyes. "But Lyra took care of that little problem. No hesitation. Sh Rage exploded inside me. I lunged forward without thinking, my hands wrapping around his neck and squeezing.

I felt his pulse slow against his fingers and his mocking smile faltered, as he struggled against my grip.

"Eros, you're going to kill him!" Arthur's voice came from behind me, but I could barely register it.

Tom's face was turning pale, his breath hitching, but he still managed a choked laugh. "Go on, do it," he wheezed. "Killing me won't bring her back or pacify your mate,"

My vision blurred with fury. I wanted nothing more than to end Tom, to silence his twisted laughter forever. But then, strong hands pulled me back. Arthur and Adonis were at my side, prying my claws from Tom's neck.

"Let him go, Eros. We need him alive-for now," Adonis said with a firm tone.

I forced myself to release my grip as I took a shaky step back. Tom gasped for air before giving me a smug look. This man really wanted to die.

"Enjoy breathing while you still can," I clenched my jaw tightly "Because you'll still die in my hands..."

I took a deep breath, pulling myself back to the present. My fingers were still entwined with Eden's. I looked down at my mate

"When we found Nova... she was just lying there in the woods" my voice broke slightly, but I had to steady myself to hold her gaze. "I had to tell you, Love. You needed to know the truth."

Eden's face crumpled, a choked sob escaping her lips. She pulled her hand from mine, pressing it to her mouth as if to hold back the grief threatening to overwhelm her. Her body shook, and I felt his own heart breaking as I watched her. "Oh, Nova..." Her voice was barely a whisper. "Why... why?"

I reached out, wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. All I could do was hold her as she wept. A few moments later, Arthur, Adonis, and Beauty walked into the room, their expressions solemn as they saw us. With their hybrid' hearing they had heard everything.

Arthur moved forward, placing a gentle hand on my mate's shoulder. "Eden, we're here for you," he said softly.

Adonis also nodded, his gaze full of sympathy. "Nova was brave. She was a good friend, and we will nver forget that."

Beauty knelt by Eden's side, taking her hand. "You're not alone, Eden. We're with you, every step of the way."

Eden looked up at them, her tear-streaked face filled with gratitude. When her tears finally stopped, Eden made a shudder breath, composing herself. She looked up at Eros, her voice barely above a whisper. "Is there... is there more that I don't know?" I hesitated before exchanging glances with Arthur, Adonis, and Beauty. They nodded to give me permission to share the final piece of news.

"Yes, Eden," I began said gently, not sure about how she would take the information.

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Chapter 163

I cleared my throat nervously "There is more. While you were in the hospital... I was named king."

Her eyes widened, surprise soon replacing the grief. "King?" she repeated, like the word was foreign on her.

"Yes." I nodded. "King of the wolves and vampires. They had decided to return the crown to me."

Eden stared at me, like she was still absorbing the weight of my words. "You're a king..."

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