Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0449

“But only if we’d truly be equals, Noah,” I added firmly. I won’t be relegated to ‘Luna‘ duties, hosting charity events and serving as some kind of trophy wife!

I frowned, the thought turning my stomach. “Not that there’s anything wrong with being a Luna,” I amended quickly. “It’s a respected position, and I admire those who choose that path, but it’s just… it’s not me.”

Noah’s expression softened, his serious gaze never leaving mine. “I know, Hannah,” he said quietly. “And I wouldn’t expect you to change for me. You’re meant to be an Alpha–you possess the gene. I wouldn’t want you to be anything less.”

A soft laugh escaped my lips, the tension in my chest easing just a little. But before I could say anything else, Noah grinned, that familiar mischievous spark returning to his eyes. “Besides,” he said, leaning in closer, “you were always pretty terrible at being a Luna.”

I gasped, feigning outrage as I smacked his arm. “I was not!”

Noah’s laughter filled the air, rich and warm, and for a moment, everything felt light again.

But then, he swam up between his legs and his hands found their way to my face, cupping my cheeks as he gently brushed a strand of wet hair from my eyes. His fingers lingered there, tracing the curve of my jaw, and when his gaze met mine, it was so intense, so full of emotion, that I could hardly breathe when i looked at him.

happy, Hannah,” he said, his voice low, serious. “Would you really be interested in pursuing this? Combining Silvermoon and Nightcrest, becoming the first

“Hypothetically?” I whispered.

respond to that. Just kept

his neck, letting myself sink into his embrace as I mulled over the enormity

I would,” I whispered after a few moments. “But it’s not something we could just… decide on our own.

all of that? To fight the Council, possibly letting it drag on until Melody is old enough to remember the strain of

told you it would only take six months?” His voice was teasing again, that same playful edge

Again,” I laughed, shoving him away from me. I sank down so the bubbles came up to my chin and

Noah didn’t laugh. His expression suddenly turned more serious than I’d seen it all day,

I whispered, sitting up

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didn’t answer. Instead, he climbed out of the hot tub, water cascading off his nude body as he strode across the deck with purpose. I turned and watched, my confusion growing, until