Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Chapter 0131

"...I'm sorry."

That's all Alaric says.

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Alaric's POV

I hear the Arbun brothers' criticism of me, but I can't refute it.

I am arrogant, foolish, and blind. My focus has always been on my ambition-on leading DarkWood to become the strongest pack in the world, so my people could live better lives. I believed that sacrificing everything for my goal was justified, that I could remain untouchably calm and collected forever.

Until I met Cara.

"...I'm sorry."

That's all I can say.

I don't know how to explain myself this is a problem with no solution. My actions speak for themselves. I am exactly what they say I am.

A bastard.

very type of bastard I

this time, I lower it deeply. However, the moment Aidan Arbun notices my submission, his fury only grows. His sharp eyes lock

back, Aidan's fist connects with my face. The impact is hard enough to whip my head to the

I don't fight back.

...Because I deserve it.

not sorry at all!" Aidan yells, his voice shaking with anger. "If you were truly sorry, you'd stay out of Cara's life!

come back after all this time? Why drag her into this mess again when you've done nothing to make up for what

silent,

if you had stayed away... Cara could've moved on! She could've found another man, someone who could give her a happy life! She could've had

one thing I

say firmly. "But that is not going to happen. I will pursue her

again. But before he can break free from his grip. My

collar, I lean in close,

say. "I know I broke my promise, and I'll face the consequences for that. But staying away from Cara... That's the one thing I will never

can feel the air around

"-Enough!"

cuts

charged moment. Calm but firm, Ryan raises a hand, his voice

for the