The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 158

Eros Pov

From the corner of my eye, I noticed Eden pause on her way to her room, watching us with a soft smile. She had always wanted me to open up, and now she was seeing that change.

When I stepped back from the hug. I looked Arthur in the eyes. “Arthur, I continued “You’ve always been there for me. Even when I lost control, you stood by my side. Thank you,”

Arthur’s eyes widened in surprise, and for a moment, he seemed speechless. “I. I don’t think I deserve that. Eros” he

stammered.

A frown creased my forehead. “What do you mean? 1 asked, a knot forming in my stomach. Something in his voice made me

Lineasy.

turned away, avoiding my gaze. “I need to tell you something he said,

it. Arthur? Just tell me.” I said, trying to keep

trembling slightly. “I made a mistake. Eros. A terrible

process his words. “What kind of mistake?” I whispered, bracing myself for what

and fear. “I was in trouble. I fell into debt–debt I couldn’t escape. I didn’t know what to do. So, I made a deal… with

moment, the world seemed to stop. I stared at him, unable to

his voice shaking with guilt. “The rogues.. I

weight of his betrayal settled in. “You led them here?” I repeated, my voice trembling with anger,

for it to go this far,” he said, his voice pleading. “I thought you

fury rising inside me. “How could you do this, Arthur? To your own pack!” I spat, barely keeping my anger in check. “You’ve put us all in danger. You’ve put the entire pack

trees. The scent

the shadows, their eyes

“I’ll make this right, he said, his voice steady despite the fear beneath it. “I’ll fight beside you, Eros. I won’t let them take the

remorse and regret, but the betrayal and hurt were