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

they weren’t serious, quickly tugging my shirt back down to cover

“That’s what matters. Plus, that support group seems to be doing

more ways than one,”

It also helped that the word was

woman.

return to my old pack and become Alpha, then I needed to keep

a small smile. “I’m actually kind of excited to go back

week.”

“Speaking of which, you mentioned wanting to

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Something about getting more involved or

nodded, 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 trophy wife, you know? Like I’m only good for looking pretty on

glass. “Oh, please. You’re so much more than that, Hannah, You’re one of the strongest,

working with him on some pack stuff,


case, you should probably start small,” she suggested. “Build up your confidence and leadership skills bit

before giving a hesitant nod of agreement. “Yeah, I guess that makes sense.

first,” Amber said with a casual shrug. “Like, I don’t know, reading to kids at the library or helping out

“Luna stuff,” Viona added.

wanted to become an Alpha, then I needed to prove that I was capable as a Luna first. And it just so happened

idea,” I mused, “I could definitely see myself doing something like that, and it would be good practice for working with

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