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."

been holding back began

were tears of hope, of a

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

offering it to me, but I wiped my tears away with the back

on my face,

brushing his fingers against

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supposed to be

planned to remarry Elizabeth after she won and have a big wedding for

we never officially ended our relationship, I wanted her heart to be mine again, fully

pocket was supposed to be

watched

weren't embracing or kissing, but their eyes-those eyes betrayed

way they looked at each other, with warmth and

that spoke volumes, filled with unspoken words and

surged through me, burning in my chest like a fire that wouldn't

cocktail of emotions gnawed at my pride,

never look back, to never speak

of me, the part that still held onto the belief that Elizabeth cared for me, kept me rooted to the

she had given me, the words she spoke, the times we shared-they were

concern, the kisses-they had to

to wait a little

would see me, would offer some explanation that would

was willing to forgive, always willing

that what we had wasn't just

what felt

time, my heart grew cold, as cold

stayed on Rolin, and she seemed agitated, even

the wound, Rolin reached out and touched her face, an intimate

couldn't stand

humiliation was too

and

the humiliation burrowed into my soul, spreading like

was being twisted by an invisible knife, each step driving it

entrance of the academy, I headed straight

the driver's seat, slammed the door shut, and with

destination in mind,

Elizabeth and Rolin