After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 39

Leo's POV:

Watching Elizabeth walk away, a pang of regret twisted in

my

chest.

I had spent years convincing myself that our union was nothing more than a pragmatic

rangement.

But now, as she retreated from me, I felt an unfamiliar ache, something gnawing at the edges of my hardened heart.

Aria's suffering was my responsibility, and I couldn't abandon her, especially since many of her wounds were from the war for me.

When I returned to the Silvermoon Pack, the atmosphere was tense.

Aria was in the house, her anger from earlier still palpable.

The servants were cleaning up the mess she had made, remnants of her rage scattered across the floor.

As soon as I walked in, Aria rushed over to me, her arms winding around my neck.

Her eyes were red, her makeup smeared from crying.

"Leo," she said, her voice a mix of distress and seductive charm.

"You have no idea how much I missed you. Everything hurts when you're not around."

I stiffened, caught between guilt and irritation.

She was always so adept at manipulating my emotions.

"You've been making a scene, Aria," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

servants are cleaning up your mess. Can't you see how much strain

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pouted, her

you. I want more luxuries, more

her wounds

I find her simple yet a

easily dispatched with

but sometimes it kinds of

between my thoughts she spoke again 'Oh Leo honey, come on satisfy

words struck

had been so dedicated to her duties, always putting the pack and my needs before

realization hit me hard: almost all the money I had given Elizabeth had gone towards supporting the pack or helping

barely kept any for herself,

that everything Elizabeth did was out of

mind raced with

duty, never considering that

attempt to snuggle closer was almost too

see through her act, her every move designed to tug at

head on my shoulder, I felt a mix of frustration

playing a game," I said, pulling away slightly.

Aria's face hardened.

what you really think? After everything I've done

Panther

interruption was a

to escape from

opened the envelope and found a

already signed on

meeting to sever

bitterly, a harsh sound that echoed in the empty

to be rid of me?" I muttered to myself, staring at the

was about to sign the papers in a fit of anger when another thought

my mind.

instructed Panther, "Go and get that wedding ring

heart was pounding. Elizabeth's departure had stirred