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

Chapter 39

her lips

I want more luxuries, more flowers. I need to feel

know it deep in my heart that every time Aria talks about her wounds and gains sympathies by playing victim is her way of getting

find her simple

be easily dispatched with

afford that but sometimes

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

Her words

to her duties, always putting

given Elizabeth had gone towards supporting the

for herself, a

everything Elizabeth did was out of genuine

raced with

her care as mere duty, never

snuggle closer was almost too

see through her act, her every move designed

her head on my shoulder, I felt a mix of frustration

a game," I said, pulling away slightly. "This isn't real. You're

Aria's face hardened.

think? After

respond, my Beta, Panther entered, bringing a

interruption was

the opportunity to escape from Aria's clutches and retreated to the

the envelope and found

was already signed on the

were set for the werewolf council meeting

laughed bitterly, a harsh sound that echoed in the

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

papers in a fit of anger

my mind.

my phone and instructed Panther, "Go and get that wedding ring back.

pounding. Elizabeth's departure had stirred something within