The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 175

The car smelled nice, like lemon. I relaxed against the plush leather seats as I enjoyed the soft comfort it offered.

The dark ambience illuminated by the lights attached to the car gave it a homely feel.

Everything about the car was just like Lord Shevek–old–fashioned. The seats had a unique antique style that looked odd yet sophisticated, with wooden panels that gleamed in the soft light which shone over us.

The vintage style made me feel like I was in another era entirely; it was almost as if Lord Shevek was trying to preserve a part of a past era.

Was it just his personality, or were the other vampires like this? Old–fashioned, like walking models of perfection trapped in history.

I suddenly realized that the limousine was quiet. Across us, Lord Shevek busied himself with a magazine, his legs crossed in concentration.

My mother mindlessly scrolled through her phone, randomly watching video clips.

I heaved a deep breath and sank deeper into the chair. I felt a strong urge to stick my head out of the car and allow the passing wind to blow on my hair, but it’s not something I could do here.

My thoughts trailed back to Susie again, and I felt the irritation that gripped me earlier come back with full force, Why was Susie around Eros?

Where was Eros? He still hasn’t called me. My fingers clenched in anger.

A soft sigh escaped me, and I looked at Lord Shevek once again.

I was startled to see him looking at me, his eyes watching me with close assessment. I looked away immediately, but I still felt him watching me. It was like his gaze was trying to burn a hole through me.

“Are you alright, Eden?” He asked.

I shook my head, still refusing to look at him. I didn’t want him to see the anger in my eyes.

“You look pissed.” He said. “Did someone make you angry? Did I do something wrong?”

I gave him a quick glance, then managed a small smile. “No, nothing.” I tried to mask the pain in my voice. I knew Lord Shevek didn’t fall for that, but I was grateful he didn’t say anything. Neither did my mother.

few moments, he finally closed the magazine and gave me

He started. “I’m here for you

you, but I’m fine.” I

He nodded.

as it moved along the paved way. I allowed myself to sink in deeper again as my eyelids began to

was free

are here!”

I sat up with squinted eyes and tried to

I

“Yes.” She said.

stop, and the door opened. The driver stretched his hands to my

hit the ground,

Wow.

turned, taking in every detail around

thing that struck me was how old the place looked; it had this Victorian feel to it. I saw it wasn’t just Lord Shevek’s personal taste. It

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Chapter 175

form of culture. Probably from being around for

I have only seen in movies and books. The streets

how much vampires loved their

in gloves and looked elegant. The men were dressed very much like Lord Shevek, in tailored suits and long coats. They

my little nap in the car, and smacked my lips together after which I swiped a tongue over it as I tried to get rid

cringed. I looked out of place with my

my mother did a far

The thought was scarce out of my head when Lord Shevek cleared his throat, and I

first…” His eyes scanned my

wrong with what I’m

this here, and I wouldn’t