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.

magazine and gave me his full attention. I almost groaned; I

you are fine?” He started. “I’m here for you if you

but I’m fine.” I whispered. “Just let it

He nodded.

as it moved along the paved way. I allowed myself to sink in deeper again as my eyelids began to close, and in a few seconds, I drifted

was free of thoughts about

are

from her seat. I sat up with squinted eyes and tried to adjust to the light while my

are?” I

“Yes.” She said.

hands to my mother and me, which

feet hit the ground, my breath hitched in

Wow.

taking in every

looked; it had this Victorian feel to

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Chapter 175

from being around for

that I have only seen in movies and books. The streets were dead

much vampires loved their personal

saw a few women dressed in long flowing gowns, their hair piled high on their heads, adorned with bonnets. Their hands were covered in gloves and looked elegant. The men were dressed very much like Lord Shevek, in tailored suits and long coats. They moved with

ran my hand over my hair, I smoothened the blonde strands that stuck out of place from my little nap in the car,

out of place with my black jacket, black

definitely wasn’t the idea of sophistication; even my

expect me to dress like them? I hope not. The thought was scarce out of my head when Lord Shevek

to the coven, but first…” His eyes scanned

wrong with what I’m wearing?”

here, and I wouldn’t want you to look out of place. I felt tempted