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.

the very type of bastard

rarely bow my head, but this time, I lower it deeply. However, the moment Aidan Arbun notices my submission, his fury only grows. His sharp eyes lock onto the faint mark on the side

can hold him back, Aidan's fist connects with my face. The impact is hard enough

I don't fight back.

...Because I deserve it.

out of Cara's life! You wouldn't be

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

remain silent, enduring

takes another step forward, grabbing me by the collar of my shirt. His voice trembles with fury as he snarls Without you... 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

only one thing I cannot

firmly. "But that is not going to happen. I will pursue her again. I will win her back."

if he's ready to hit me again. But before he can break free

jacket collar, I lean in close,

leave Cara again," I say. "I know I broke my promise, and I'll face the consequences for that. But staying away from Cara... That's the one

rage. His eyes redden, his breathing becomes heavier, and I can feel the air around him heat up. He's on the verge of shifting-ready to fight. But I

"-Enough!"

cuts through the

twin steps forward, forcing himself between us and breaking the charged moment. Calm but firm, Ryan raises a

for the sake

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