Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 95

Selene leads me outside. She makes introductions to other females. There are familiar names and faces, but in the long years I’ve been living with Aaron, everyone has moved on. I’m

an outsider to them.

Even as their Alpha, there is a ‘divide’ only it’s born of power

and influence.

I’ll need to earn their trust.

That’s okay.

It should be that way.

But I will carve my legacy and ensure that they’re protected for generations to come. I wasn’t lying about that or up on

that stage spewing empty promises.

There’s a lot of work to be done here.

“You did good, Leah.”

It’s my brother and he’s tipsy, I think. He holds a glass in his hand that has a few inches of amber liquid in it.

“I’m hoping you’ll be able to bring me up to speed. I get the sense there are some financial issues.”

Liam looks away.

close me out. I’m not good at many things, but this is

He nods curtly.

nch of kids. surround them making noise and acting raucous. They have ice cream cones and plates of cake. One of them slams into me and smears

young ones scream.

of the little girls starts crying.

now, it’s alright.

thing,” Marla tells

way, Alpha. We’ll have

fondly and

what it means to truly be part of a

It’s fun.

one of those moments like a wedding or birthday or holiday where it can feel like a chore or some event to endure, but really, it’s a snapshot of life, a perfect bite-sized

“Thanks Marla.”

course! At least it’s the kid’s fault. I’m so clumsy. I’m constantly spilling stuff

blame.”

back

moved outside

room, he doesn’t interfere when

the staircase. He just smiles fondly.

runs a few steps ahead of me. She’s like a gazelle.

stilettos.

a miracle

I’m giggling as we race up