Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 53

LEAH

The pain is unbearable.

It’s like fire burning my body from the inside out. Everywhere. Every cell, every limb, every hair hurts.

Whatever is happening, it’s hitting my nervous system.

I bite down on this stu pid stick and try to block out the next

blast.

After tonight, childbirth will be a breeze.

If I survive this, that is.

And the ca ncer.

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And the mob of power-hungry wolves encircling me.

And find a male to give me a baby.

I glance up at Aaron. He hasn’t left my side. He fought like a madman to prevent Brian from killing me. I’m not sure how he found me. And truthfully, given how I told him I was done, I’m surprised he came at all.

I shouldn’t be

is about power-an indescribable amount

it’d be the ultimate coup for his pack, and he’s always been focused on his pack above

got this, Leah. Stay

been married to this man for years, and I swear I wonder if I know him at all. Who is this Alpha holding me and cheering me on? A week ago, I

a dozen ways to justify it,

my thoughts. I can’t worry about what’s happening around me. I

just trying

front of me.

movement at all, but I feel it, and I count each sway. It

pain

The next wave…it’s less.

after that, it

a big sigh

His arms loosen marginally.

still don’t move for several minutes. Every muscle aches. My bones feel brittle. I’m not sure what sensation I should be

move my feet. I stand very slowly. My knees give

want to run away from this place and all

don’t feel any stronger. My mind can’t connect to Aaron’s or anyone else’s-at least that I’m aware of. And though I search deep into my soul, there is no howl or growl or

Maybe it didn’t-

worked, Leah. You

I guess

power has transitioned to me? Funny. It doesn’t