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.

then, maybe I shouldn’t

is about power-an indescribable amount of

his pack, and he’s always been focused on

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

dozen ways to justify

around me. I can’t even care

trying to

despite the fire blazing in front of me.

is gentle and subtle, hardly any movement at all, but I

other than the pain threatening

The next wave…it’s less.

the one after

big sigh of

His arms loosen marginally.

for several minutes. Every muscle aches.

I stand very slowly. My knees give out

this place and all

connect to Aaron’s or anyone else’s-at least that I’m aware of. And though I search deep

Maybe it didn’t-

Leah.

I guess

means the power has transitioned