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-”

welcome

Mostly. Speaking of…you’re not

saw you and I rushed out without thinking.”

pleases me.

you all. I appreciate the support and that you’d

not like they had a choice. But several of my guys nod or take a knee. “We’re

“It’s an

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

burst of light

with this woman. I’ve missed it. Missed her.

restored to order, that might be the best place.

eye the vast open yard with its almost calf-high grass. “We could mow

says quickly.

The conclusion of one of these ceremonies would typically involve shifting. Leah can’t

squeeze it. “This

nods. “You’ll help?”

why I’m here.”

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

and families.”

men I say, “Get in there. If we need something, don’t waste time asking.

file past and into the house.

her arms.

briskly rub her arms. It’s meant to

my di ck.

been hard since she

it’ll take a miracle to stop me from dragging her into the nearest room, closet or nook and f**king her

about that stu pid twin bed.

her expression just