The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 168

(Eden’s Pov)

My mother blew her nose into the napkin folded in her palm. I wasn’t sure what to think. Ever since I woke up, everything had been happening way too fast, all at once. I thought coming Home would help me clear my mind.

I couldn’t have been more wrong.

I felt my stomach clench, as a great desire to run away gripped me. I could feel Tiara’s patience wearing thin, but I forced myself to stay still.

I never imagined for once that my mother might have gone through the pain of unrequited love. I know first hand, the torture that comes along with your mate rejecting you, and watching him sleep with another.

“I will never forgive myself if anything happens to Olivia.” My mother whispered, drawing back.

“You are not to blame.” I wiped a fallen tear off her cheek. “And nothing will happen to my sister”

Eros placed his hand on my shoulder from behind me, his warmth seeped into my skin, comforting me.

I had to face this. I needed to know the full truth, who exactly my father was. What’s his name? Did he ever come to look for me? Does he even know I exist? Or maybe he just doesn’t want me?

“Mom…” I started and trailed off as my mother stared at me with bloodshot eyes.

“Yes?”

“Nothing.” I whispered. This wasn’t the right time.

My mom nodded and moved away, mopping her eyes dry as she croaked out “You should get settled, Eden. Your room is cleaned already. You should rest.” she forced a smile on her face.

I responded with a nod, but before I could reach for the small luggage I brought along with me, Eros pulled it up, going before me.

Most of my belongings were in Eros‘ home, and all I could bring along was this bag. I figured it contained what I needed for my little stay.

I followed behind Eros, while my Mom silently entered her room. It was obvious she needed time to herself.

So do I.

I was still trying to wrap my head around that my Father was a Vampire, and my mother hooked up

with for a one night

stand.

It didn’t make me feel good. How is it that she refused to tell me about this after all these years until now?

the bedroom door open, and

it felt as if time hadn’t passed. I was back to my 18 year old self dreaming of finding my one true mate and living

smile coated

bag and turned to catch me smiling.

“Happy memories?” He asked

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nodded. My mind suddenly became trapped in my childhood for a moment.

sad to see what is happening to my

closed the

the edge of the bed and sat me down as he

away your happiness if you don’t allow it. I want you

into his eyes, watching the kindness dancing in its depth and I

laid my head on his shoulder, feeling my heart race a little

fingers intertwined with mine, sending a little shiver

and husky. “Your hybrid transformation was seamless because

still in

small kiss on the inside of my palm. My skin tingled as he whispered on my skin. “I miss you so much. When will you come home to me? I don’t think I can wait any longer. I

my eyes locked unto

kingmakers sent a message to me. They now know that you’ve awakened, and demand that we come to claim our rightful place as King and

Not from desire

before then?” I

“Sure. But we are in this together.

I nodded.

more as he positioned me for a kiss. He leaned in, his

forcing me

and fuzzy

to keep up with the kiss, but

and with one move, he picked me off the bed and wrapped

between my legs, and Eros growled,

want you so

my legs as

Slow pumps that soon

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my hips against his fingers, grinding trying to reach climax when Eden quickly pulled away. I groaned in disapproval, but he