The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 164

“Eros is now king…” they said,/making me chuckle bitterly as I stood on my feet. It felt irreal, Ree some twisend joke

First, I find out my friend, Nova, is dead. Murdered. And now I’m supposed to be queen? It was too morts.

Wasn’t Eros‘ cousin the king anymore? What happened? Why did Eros take back the crow?

Didn’t he just want to have a simple life with his future mate- which turned out to be me?

I wanted to scream my lungs out, but couldn’t. I was weak from so much crying

“So, let me get this straight. Nova’s gone and you’re now king. I’m supposed to step up and be queel wat kon togang to keep my voice steady.

His eyes softened, but I could see a hint of worry in them. “I know it’s a lot, Eden II didn’t want to tell you everything all ar once. I wanted you to rest and adjust…” He reached out and gently took my hand in his. “But fatags moved quickly The kingdom needs peace, and the council… they’re waiting for us.”

Arthur, Adonis, and Beauty- stood nearby, silently watching usArthur had a look on his face I couldn’t quite read Juver moments before, he was smiling but now, I’d caught a glimpse of something dark, a bitterness he quickly market. It reminded me of his betrayal in the other realm. How he was Eros beta and sold the kingdom to five esteties

Emotions clogged at my throat, and I looked away, shaking my head. I could be overthinking

“Why, though? King Pison has been on the throne all this time. What changed?” I asked.

Eros sighed as he ruffled his hair, trying to explain “The kingmakers council. They discovered sonte fangs out son. In turned out that my cousin was stealing funds meant for the kingdom–for packs and covers, and wing them for timet Se was also showing favoritism, and turning his back on those who needed him most

Arthur shifted uncomfortably.

“So… they just decided to replace him?” my voice came out croaky.

vel as fte hot ng and that I would also

over at Adonis and Beauty, who were watching us with quiet concern. Beauty gave me a

feel right now. My friend is gone, and this new responsibility; It’s all just

time to

shoulders sagging slightly. “I understand. I’ll give

whispered, “Can you take me to my family? I just.. I need

as hurt flashed

couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling in the air. As we passed through the pack uns. I

everything so…. quiet?” I asked, glancing over at Eros

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voice heavy. “Things changed, Eden. After the shift in leadership, Luna Lyra also

hands. When Eros turned the engine off, I pushed the door open- not waiting for him to help me out. I just wanted to

hadn’t expected any of this. I’d thought returning

and that was when the door burst open, with my

Alpha Griffin with

hybrid come alive, and I sped to where they were

called,

looked over her shoulder, but instead of a warm, familiar smile, she scoffed

after all,

from blonde to black. Her flashy, tight yellow blouse over a red skimpy skirt and block heels were