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

of sadness-they were tears of hope, of a longing I hadn't

knowing there's a chance she's

out a handkerchief, offering it to me, but I

eyes caught the bruise on my

fingers

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supposed to be

she won

officially ended our relationship, I wanted

pocket was supposed to be the start of a

I watched them, that hope

but

each other, with warmth and intensity,

that spoke volumes, filled with unspoken words

humiliation surged through me, burning in my chest like a fire

cocktail of emotions gnawed at my

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

the belief that Elizabeth cared for me, kept me

she spoke, the times

the concern, the kisses-they had to

to wait a little

offer some

willing to forgive, always willing when it came

just needed her to acknowledge me, to reassure me that what we

what felt like an

in that time, my heart grew cold, as

Her eyes stayed on Rolin, and she seemed

out and touched her

couldn't stand it

humiliation was

word, I turned on my heel and walked away, my steps quickening

got from them, the deeper the humiliation burrowed into my

by an invisible

I reached the entrance of the academy, I

and with a furious blast of the accelerator, sped off into the

had no destination in mind, no

my mind. the image of Elizabeth and Rolin seared