Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 88

AARON

“Then get off your as s, quit hiding like a scared little girl, and fight them yourself.”

Leah’s chest heaves. She’s angry and she should be. She’s

been fighting me for most of her life, why the he ll would she

start feeling sorry for herself now?

If anything, she should be elated to be back with her ‘family’

“Hey,” I catch her hand before she can storm off. That spark is there, as strong as ever. “Take a second. I didn’t come here to

argue with you.”

“You sure about that?”

“Tell me what you need.”

Her eyes search mine like she wants to say something.

I use the grip on her hand to pull her closer, but she pushes against my chest, blocking me from holding her. “Just tell me the protocol, Aaron. It’s been a bit of a slow transition here and I’ll be honest, I haven’t made a great mark to start. What

would you do in my shoes?” she asks candidly.

“Show your strength, Leah. You’re smart. Show your resilience. What does this pack need, how can you provide it? Be

supportive and invite the pack-every member-to contact you directly. I know there’s risk with that-”

that what your welcome package was about?”

“Yeah. Mostly. Speaking of…you’re not

I saw you and I

answer pleases me.

men. “It’s good to see you all. I appreciate the support and that you’d come this far to help

But several of my guys nod or take a knee. “We’re happy to be here,” Claudio

“It’s an honor to

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

burst of light and life that I’ll

I’ve missed it. Missed

say quietly and four of my guys move to take point. “If you can get the main hall restored to order, that might be the best place. Or we could even look to do a cocktail reception in

with its almost calf-high grass. “We could

says

these ceremonies would typically involve shifting. Leah can’t do that. So

hand again and squeeze it. “This is your show,

nods. “You’ll

I’m

main hall then. I think just cleaning out the frat house vibes will make the space more welcoming overall. This is the main

and families.”

I say, “Get in there. If we need something, don’t waste time asking. Just take the initiative

file past and into the house.

rubs her arms. “Cold?”

but I see the gooseflesh rising on her skin. I briskly rub her arms. It’s meant to be perfunctory. She’s cold. I’m warming

my di

been hard since she answered the

miracle to stop me from dragging her

had fantasies about that stu

seeing her expression just now…something’s