Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 183

We all shift and run back to the Roberts mansion.

don’t fail to notice how James and Adam keep me between

them, and the rest of the wolves surround us in a loose,

protective circle.

They know I can fend for myself-I have just proven that by simply surviving an attack that would have killed most other

wolves, even if I didn’t do it on my own as they believe-this is more a show of respect.

More and more, I am learning how it feels to be treated as the

Luna I’d always wanted to be.

Once we arrive back, Adam insists I go straight to the medical annex for a full checkup, giving me some scrubs to put on while he scans, tests, pokes and pro ds me until he declares I

am healthy, but probably need to rest more.

I refuse, even though I know he’s right.

go into the house and up to the bedroom I used while I

stayed here as Alpha, then have a shower to finally wash off

all the blood and grime.

When I come out of the bathroom to dress, I find James sitting on my bed like he has every right to be there.

Unbidden, I remember how he looks with no clothes-knowing how everyone looks naked is a fact of life, being a wolf-and

I wonder what it would be like if he

me scream

at myself,

we want, it’s

he’s hurt me too much.

just want to feel his arms around me. To be held by him

is no

king his

longing is an ache I want

over it, other options are beginning to look appealing.

least it might take the

ask James, my voice

to the closet to find

James says, and my guilt for even thinking about taking comfort from James-even

will never

feel even worse.

decided we’re worth talking to, has he?” I snipe in

James ignores my attitude.

well used

meeting. Aaron wants to make sure you’re going to be there. He’s also instructed me to bring you to the Council Hall early.

needs taking

Aaron already found out something about the Al weapons

I wouldn’t be surprised.

information that seemed amazing and mysterious

sting that he’s requested to see me in

building, probably with

to be alone with

Council meeting could

not to worry.

call another so soon. I’ll have to