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

Mostly. Speaking

I saw you and I rushed

answer pleases

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

guys nod or take a knee. “We’re happy to

teammate, Benny, says: “It’s an honor to attend

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

there it is, that burst of light

woman. I’ve

perimeter,” I say quietly and four of my guys move to take point. “If you can get the main hall restored to

grass. “We could mow

says quickly.

shifting. Leah can’t do that. So we don’t want

again and squeeze

nods. “You’ll

I’m here.”

the frat house vibes will make the space more welcoming overall.

and families.”

we need something, don’t waste time asking. Just take the initiative

past and

rubs her

briskly rub her arms. It’s meant to be perfunctory. She’s cold. I’m

that to my

she answered the phone.

my hands are on her skin, it’ll take a miracle to stop me from dragging her into the nearest room, closet

about that stu pid

seeing her expression just now…something’s not