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

about power-an indescribable

the ultimate coup for his pack, and he’s always

this, Leah. Stay

swear I wonder if I know him at all. Who is this Alpha holding me and

dozen ways to justify it,

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

just trying to

the fire blazing in front of me.

all,

other than the pain

The next wave…it’s less.

after that, it

heaves a big

His arms loosen marginally.

I still don’t move for several minutes. Every muscle aches. My bones feel brittle. I’m not

very slowly. My knees give out and Aaron’s arm is the only thing holding me up. “Take it

run away from this place and all

else’s-at least that I’m aware of. And though I search deep into my soul, there is

Maybe it didn’t-

worked, Leah.

I guess

means the power has transitioned to me? Funny. It doesn’t feel like