The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros)
Chapter 184

Chapter 184

(Eden's Pov)

"Eden?" I heard my mother whisper. Her face went pale as she watched me. It seemed something had changed between my mother and Father, Lord Shevek.

After what I witnessed between him and Ryker last night, I wasn't sure if 'Father was the right word to define him. For all I know, he could be using me like some pawn on a chess board. I would stick to the nam Lord Shevek.

"I was looking for you. I forced a smile at my mother.

Behind her, Lord Shevek wore a satisfied smile on his face. He walked closer to where she stood and draped one hand across her shoulders.

My mother's face became more flushed. She turned away from me, trying to hide. But I already saw it

-Where have you been?" I asked one more time.

"Lord Shevek helped me attend to some pressing issue, I was with him for a little while." She answered said softly.

I eyed her shirt and scoffed. "I see. What did you need help for that you couldn't ask me?"

-Enough Eden!" My mother yelled.

I stepped back in surprise. She hardly ever snapped at me. My mouth opened. I tried to say something, but nothing carte out

She sighed and massaged the bridge of her nose with her thumb and forefinger.

"I don't have time for your questions; this is not a good time. I'm tired, and I need to rest. She said less harshly,

"But-"I began

"I think you should listen to your mother. Lord Shevek cut in, pulling my mother closer to him. He gave her a soft look, then turned to me. "She had a long night. She needs to rest."

I frowned. I don't like this. This wasn't what I had envisioned would happen in my head.

When did everything begin to change!

y at Lord Shey

Shevek, so much that everyone around her could feel the

I was so sure up until bedtime last night that my mother was still very angry at intensity of her emotions.

So when did she go soft on him? How could she switch so easily?

"I think you shouldn't be worried about your mother, you have other things to keep your mind busy."

Lord Shevek stepped forward, and pulled my mother along with him by her shoulder.

There was a way my mother followed sheepishly that reminded me of a lamb being led to the slaughter. I shivered, already frightened by this place. "What is it?" I asked, chin raised, I needed to show I wouldn't be intimidated by him Maybe I was his daughter after all, that trait of dominance could not be denied.

He smiled. "I have decided to introduce you to the coven tonight. You should get ready for the initiation ceremony."

"What do you mean?" I frowned.

want you to officially join the Coven. Isn't that wonderful? Then you'll become my official heir, and no one will be able to stop that." He smiled.

"No!"

Lord Shevek frowned. "No! No what?"

"No, no. I mean, I can't, that's not what I want."

Lord Si..

Shevek wasn't smiling. "You are my heir.

"Yes. I know, but I can't be.

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He cut in. "Oh. I think I know what this is about. You don't need to worry about anything. The vampires will not hurt you. They are all under my authority... I just need you to get ready. I will have one of the maids drop a gown for you when it's time." Unable to say anything else, I nodded and walked away.

Initiation?

I have to tell my friends. Beauty, Adonis anybody.

There was no way they would allow me get initiated into the coven when I'm already a member of our hybrid pack. Everything was so complicated. and I tried not to pull my hair.

Besides, my place was with Eros, my mate, and not with Lord Shevek.

Maybe I shouldn't have come here in the first place.

1 didn't stop walking until I got to the room. I shut the door and leaned against it. I needed help.

Oh, Erol.

I needed him now more than ever.

But I don't have a phone.

How would I reach him? I don't know the number of my friends off hand...

Suddenly, I perked up. My journal. I have everyone's number written in it.

I hurried over to my luggage and rummaged through the bag. I searched for the brown journal and finally found it. I pulled it out along with some cash.

I thought about my mother's phone, then decided against it. It doesn't look like mother would support me on this

I could use a pay phone. I stepped out of the room, back into the hallway.

I only just noticed that every other part of the mansion, aside from the west wing where Lord Shevek, my mother and I were, was busy.

It looked like they were preparing for a party. I assumed the initiation ceremony would happen here.

This only made me quicken my steps.

I tried to avoid colliding with any of the maids so I won't get exposed. After a while, I finally made it outside

No one saw me.

Everyone was so busy trying to put things in place that I easily slipped out of the mansion.

As soon as I stepped out, I panicked a little. I had no idea where to go or what to do.

Even if I made my way towards the gate, how would I escape from there without getting caught by security!

I was about to give up when I saw a small girl struggling with a pile of decoration clothes. She stumbled and fell to the flour, her knees hitting the cobblestone.

She whimpered in pain as she raised a knee and pressed her hand against the bleeding.

I never imagined a child would be in the mansion, but then again, I had only spent two days here.

I hurried over to her "Hey, I'm so sorry you are hurt. It's alright. You will be fine." I said and lifted her to her feet.

The wound slowly began to heal, but I knew she was still feeling the pains.

I helped her pack the clothes from the floor and placed them in a more organized manner in her arms.

"Thank you." She whispered.

"Where is your mother!" I asked curiously.

The little girl frowned. "I don't have a mother. I don't have anyone. Lord Shevek takes care of me.. I work."

An orphan.

I wasn't

Lure If to classity Lord Shevek under good or bad.

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Is there a way out of the mansion aside from the front gate?" I asked.

She eyed me suspiciously.

"Lord Shevek wants everyone to use the front gate. She said.

I nodded. "I understand."

Then she beamed a wide smile. "But you helped me. I like you. Follow me."

With that, I followed her all the way to

to the back of the mansion,

I was surprised to see a maze.

"Are you sure this is the way?" I asked

She giggled. "Yes. Me and Carrie play here all the time. She said it in a childlike manner.

"Came?" I asked.

She dropped her head down. "Yes. She's one of the maids. We don't play anymore. She says she's an adult now. She wants to meet her beloved." more concerned about how certain she was of

I nodded in understanding "I see" Although I had no idea what their relationship was all about, I was mo the maze. I would hate to get lost in it. "Come". The little girl dropped the clothes by the catrance and went in. I followed after her.

After several minutes of twists and turns, we finally arrived in front of a small gate attached to the fence.

"You can use this gate: it is always opened." She said. "Bye"

She hurried back the same way we

y we came and left me behind.

I stared at the door a little uncertain, but finally opened it and stepped out into a narrow path.