Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth by Aurora Starling

Chapter 59

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Chapter 0059

Hannah

I stood in front of the full–length mirror, my hands trembling slightly as I drew in a deep, steadying breath. Slowly, almost as though I was afraid of seeing my own skin, I lifted the hem of my oversized t–shirt and bared the pale expanse of my midriff to my own scrutinizing gaze.

There it was–the slightest swell of softness rounding out my stomach, the faintest hint of curves returning to my hollowed frame. My ribs weren’t quite as pronounced beneath my skin as they had been mere weeks ago, the sharp ridges giving way to a smoother, healthier silhouette.

I had gained weight. I should have been happy, but… I wasn’t.

A flicker of panic lanced through me at the sight of my belly, that ever–present voice in the back of my mind whispering its cruel taunts. You’re getting fat again. Disgusting. Weak. Unlovable.

I squeezed my eyes shut, forcing the toxic thoughts away as I focused on the breathing exercises I had learned in counseling. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Slow and steady, just like that.

“I am beautiful,” I whispered to myself, the mantra still feeling strange and awkward on my lips. “And I strive to be healthy.”

A soft snort of laughter drew my attention, and I glanced over my shoulder to find Viona and Amber lounging on the bed behind me, matching expressions of amused fondness on their faces as they swirled their wine around in their glasses.

“What?” I said.

“Sorry,” Viona said, sitting up fully. “We’re not making fun of you. It’s just cute, seeing you work so hard on

this.”

of her wine. “We’re really proud of you. But I guess

my cheeks flush with embarrassment even though I knew they weren’t serious, quickly tugging my shirt back down to cover myself.

what matters. Plus, that support group seems

ways than one,” Amber

bit better. It also helped that the word was spreading about my attendance, causing people to

woman.

if I wanted to return to my old pack and

helpful,” I agreed with a small smile.

week.”

of which, you mentioned wanting to do some other stuff

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sinking down onto the foot of the bed with a sigh. “Yeah, that’s right. I’m just… I’m tired of feeling like nothing more than a glorified

please. You’re so much more than

conceded. “But I want other people to see that. Noah actually agreed to let me start working with him on some pack stuff, and I want to prove to everyone–him included–that I can be


she suggested. “Build up your confidence and leadership

hesitant nod of agreement. “Yeah, I guess that makes sense. But what did you

shrug. “Like, I don’t know, reading to

“Luna stuff,” Viona added.

but they were right. If I wanted to become an Alpha, then I needed to prove that I was capable as a Luna first. And it just

mused, “I could definitely see myself doing something

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