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.

I've become the very type

submission, his fury only grows. His sharp eyes lock onto the faint mark on the side of my neck-a mark Cara

brothers can hold him back, Aidan's fist connects with my face. The

I don't fight back.

...Because I deserve it.

were truly sorry, you'd stay out of Cara's life! You wouldn't be here, messing with her again now that she's finally happy!" He punches

Why drag her into this mess again when you've done nothing to make

remain silent, enduring his

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 had a better love, a better

is only one thing I cannot yield

to happen. I will pursue her again. I will win

his body tenses as if he's ready to hit me again. But before he can break free from his grip. My strength far exceeds his, leaving the famed Arbon

I lean

the consequences for that. But staying away from Cara... That's the one thing I will never agree to."

can feel the air around him

"-Enough!"

voice cuts

us and breaking the charged moment. Calm but firm, Ryan raises

for the