After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 100

Yes, just something I need to handle on my own," I replied, hoping he wouldn't press further.

To my relief, he didn't. With a resigned sigh, he agreed and told me to be careful.

As nightfall settled in, the academy grounds grew quiet.

The streetlamps cast a soft, white glow across the deserted pathways, their light as gentle as moonlight.

The trees lining the streets swayed slightly in the cool evening breeze, their leaves rustling softly, adding a whispering undertone to the night.

adows danced on the ground, stretching and shrinking as the lights flickered occasionally, creating a serene yet eerie atmosphere.

The academy, usually bustling with life, now stood still, as if holding its breath in anticipation of what was to come.

It wasn't long before Rolin arrived.

Even in the dim light, he looked as handsome as ever, though there was an unmistakable weariness about him, as if he had just finished a long, exhausting run. His hair was slightly disheveled, and there was a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

Yet, instead of his usual playful banter, he got straight to the point.

"I've been doing some digging," Rolin began, his voice low and serious.

"The group of hunters who chased your parents-they're the same ones who came after me back then. They were pure bounty hunters, working for money." The mention of those hunters sent a shiver down my spine.

Hunters were a ruthless breed, people who hunted others for a living.

While most races had signed peace treaties and pacts over the years, hunters were still out there, taking on bloody contracts for the highest bidder.

The thought that these same hunters might have played a role in my mother's fate made my stomach churn.

Rolin continued, his expression darkening.

"I've tracked down one of the hunters from that group. He admitted that they took on a contract to go after your parents. But... something happened. Your mother managed to get away. They never completed the job." I held my breath, my heart racing as I processed his words.

"So... she might still be alive?"

The question escaped my lips before I could stop it, the hope in my voice undeniable.

Rolin nodded slowly.

"It's possible. But her exact whereabouts... I don't know. I'm sorry."

I had been holding back

were tears of hope, of a longing I hadn't allowed myself to feel

voice thick with emotion. "Just knowing there's a chance she's still out there.... it's more than

and pulled out a handkerchief, offering it to me, but I wiped my tears away

caught the bruise on

his fingers against

Chapter 101

Chapter 101

was supposed to be

remarry Elizabeth after she won and have a

though we never officially ended our relationship, I wanted her heart to

my pocket was supposed to be the start of a new chapter

now, as I watched them,

kissing, but their eyes-those eyes

with warmth

that spoke volumes,

burning in my chest like a fire that wouldn't

emotions gnawed at my pride, at my

turn and walk away, to never look back, to never

the part that still held onto the belief that Elizabeth cared for

me, the words she spoke,

warmth, the concern, the kisses-they had

decided to wait a little

see me, would offer some explanation that would make sense of all

to forgive, always willing when it came to

her to acknowledge me, to reassure me that what we had wasn't just a figment of

what felt like an

in that time, my heart grew cold,

Her eyes stayed on

the wound, Rolin reached out and touched

couldn't stand it

was

turned on my heel and walked away, my steps quickening with

farther I got from them, the deeper the humiliation burrowed

it was being twisted by an invisible knife, each

the entrance of the academy, I headed straight for my

the door shut, and with a furious blast of the accelerator,

no destination in mind,

image of Elizabeth and