The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros)
Chapter 72

Chapter 72

Eve waited a solid minute to ensure that they were well out of carshot before coming towards me.

you came up with a solid plan to

"So, when you realized that Eros was inclined to dance with me, to choose me as a mate, you snatch him from me?" She asked while placing her hands on her hips, "No, that's not it," I replied weakly while reaching for a glass of water beside the bed.

My throat suddenly felt dry and I wanted to drink some water. Eve reached for the jug and poured water into the glass and held it in front of me.

But instead of giving it to me, she held it high above her head, away from my reach.

"What are you doing?" I croaked and she asked me in the same.

cunning voice,

"That is what I asked you. Why are you after my man? Are you forgetting who you are, bloody breeder?"

I tried explaining my plight "He was dancing with you. I was not even on the dance floor. I was sitting by my side, in a corner, away from everyone."

She gritted her teeth, "Don't you try to act smart with me! You act all innocent and then pretend to be saintly

will look at you. I know these scheming little games."

so that Eros

I didn't even hear half the things she was blabbering anymore, my focus was on the glass and wanting to drink water.

I would have grabbed it myself and thrown her out of my sight but I was too weak, and trembling. The shift had not happened completely, that much I could make out from Eros' eyes and the way he had shot me a look of concern.

I was too sad by my incomplete shifting to even bother with her aunts and tantrum.

"Please just go, I want to rest," I said in a resigned voice, knowing that anything I offered as an explanation will fall

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deaf

"Yes, rest all you want. Don't you even dare to step out of this room for the rest of the night, or I will skin. you alive," she breathed harshly before finally giving me the glass water.

1 feared she would throw it on my face, but she let me and I gulped it down instantly. I felt a bit better but I wanted more

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"So you see, I can be nice if you listen to me," then she poured another glass and handed it to me, which I gulped thirstily again.

"So, as I told Eros, I was going to have some girl talk with you, so 'll just tell you this. We often shift when we reach our 18th birthday and if that chance was missed, then it happens whenever our birthday falls or a full moon. I know it is not your birthday today so don't try to

I wiped the back of my hand as she leaned forward, "and since I feel very generous will also tell you why that is the case. You see, my father, alpha Lucas, is the only alpha who has managed to gain Eos trust over all these years. He helped Eros defeat some rogues and can even tell the rogues to stop their terrorism quickly, and even propose prace also to the Vampires because he once saved an original of the vampires coven,"

1 blurted out stupidly, "Then why is he not doing it?"

She laughed and flipped her hair, "You are bideed too naive and dumb. Nobody does anything for anyone for free. Obviously, if Eos needs my father's help, he has to marry me to how he will not exploit my father's generosity."

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"But he is the King. How can he be forced to do anything?" I asked, unable to help himself.

She laughed. "Stupid girl. That is how alliances are built. At most, you can be Eros breeder which I heard you already are but let me mike this clear to you. You are never going to be his queen. I am going to take the crown and throw you out if you ever become a pain in the ass. So, I am warning you to stay low or away from him."

I gulped.

I loved Eros. I may not know him in this life but I knew so well to fall in love with him in the life. I really don't want to give up on us, but it seems that with Eve and her father's stance, there is no hope for Eros and I to be together... Fortunately, the doors opened and Eve immediately began speaking sweetly to me.

"Oh yes, I know. The first shift is always painful. I think you should go sleep now."

Beauty stepped in and came to sit beside me worriedly, "Hey, Arthur told me about your shift. How are you feeling?"

Eve waved at her. "Hey Beauty, you really look fabulous today."

Beauty smiled back at her, "You too"

Eve then turned to look at me and reached for my hand, smiling sweetly. "Remember what I said to you today, okay? Just take a rest, I will take my leave now.

I only nodded to her as she walked out and closed the door behind her, staring at me intently while Beauty's back was turned towards her.

"Ok, so how do you feel?" She asked me and I offered weakly, "As though I had been driven over."

Beauty chuckled. "I am so sorry. I shouldn't have asked when I have no idea what it was like for you. I always heard stories of others, how their first shift was painful and they had to learn gradually to not pass out under their Alpha's supervision." I smiled at her, "Yeah,"

Eve's words were still lingering in my mind and so I asked Beauty. "So the ball? Was the event a success?"

Beauty's eyes perked up at the question.

"Well it's still ongoing, and yes it is a success."

Beauty smiled sofily, and I smiled weakly. Then she said "Well, it looks like you are feeling quite tired so how about I let you sleep then? If you need anything, give me a call, okay?"

I answered with a slug. "I don't have a mobile, I wasn't allowed to in my former pack,"

Beauty bit her lower lip nervously, "Uh, okay then for now, you can just press that button on the side table."

"Okay" I said as she got up from the chair and walked outside, letting me fall asleep. After some seconds, I stood up from the bed. Then I began to pace in the room.

I had transformed but only partially. Now, I had to come up with other plans to ensure my survival in this life.

I need to become strong enough to shift and not feel tired so that my wolf would take over comfortably. Too many thoughts were clouding my mind, and I started pacing the room.

And then the thought struck me. If I had a wolf, then I also have a mate. And that mate, May or may not be Eros,

Worry began to gnaw at my lip. My pacing increased as well as my heartbeat but I didn't have theanswers yet.

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Feeling bothered, I grabbed the jug of water and emptied all of it over my head after throwing the windows open. My head was stuck outside as the water cascade down my hair. Just like a few moments ago, when I had felt the cold breeze caress my skin, I felt it again.

But then I recalled something else I had completely forgotten. The Hybrid King. Eros had stripped me naked while I was wearing nothing except his coal.