The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 201

(Eden’s Pov)

“Do you really think something is going on with Arthur?” Beauty Trowned “I just can’t imagine it. Arthur has always been cautious. But what do you suggest we should do?”

I shrugged. “I don’t know. I’m still trying to figure out what went wrong. I just think his attitude has changed a lot in the past few weeks.”

Beauty snapped her fingers “Maybe it’s just pack business. You said Eros has also been acting distant. It could be something related to succeeding the throne, and it must be taking their time”

I wasn’t sure what to believe, but I didn’t voice out my confusion again.

I was suddenly reminded of Nova.

If Nova was here, she would have had an answer to things like this. She was always the type to have a ready solution to every problem.

But Nova was dead. Beauty was the only one left to comfort me, but I didn’t deserve the comfort. Nova’s death was my fault.

If only she didn’t try to protect me, she would still be alive.

Anger surged in me as I thought about how she was murdered. It was something I would never forgive Alice. She was supposed to be my friend too.

“What about Tom?” I asked Adonis.

Ever since I was told of his capture, I refused to go see him. I feared that Tiara would lose control and attack him.

Beauty and Adonis exchanged a nervous glance, the kind that looked unsettling. Beauty clasped her hands together and looked away just as Adonis sighed, and his shoulders droped in a resigned manner.

“He’s dead.” Adonis announced.

“What? How?” My eyes widened. It was hard to process what he just said, “What happened?”

Adonis hung his head in guilt. “We should have told you earlier. I’m sorry. We never intended to keep it a secret; it’s just that things have been happening so fast we could hardly keep track of it. First with Alice and Tom, now with you and Eros. We thought it could wait.”

“Wait?” I barked. My voice sounded harsher than I intended. “You thought it was wise to wait before you told me that the vampire who killed Nova and tried to kill me is dead?”

I scoffed. Tiara was not pleased.

Adonis winced. “I can see now that it wasn’t the best decision. We should have told you as soon as it happened.”

I looked away, still a little angry that this information didn’t reach me earlier. “How did he die?”

Adonis exchanged another look with Beauty, who was silent. She nodded slightly before Adonis started to talk.

“It happened while we were away. Beauty and I left the house while Arthur was in charge of watching over Tom. We needed some supplies, and we had to get them. But when we came back. “Adonis trailed off.

I looked at him. His eyes were locked on a spot on the wall as he recalled what had happened. When he continued, his voice hardened.

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“We found Arthur beside a lifeless Tom; he was covered in cuts and blood.” Adonis sighed.

“Arthur?” I had a bad feeling about this already. “What happence?”

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Adonis took a while before he continued. “Arthur told us that he brought Tom his meal as usual, but Tom had attacked him instead. In defense, he fought back and killed Tom.”

I felt a twist in my stomach as I digested Adonis words.

“That doesn’t seem to make much sense. Tom attacked Arthur?. I mean, he was locked up for weeks and was barely given enough food; besides, Tom would need blood to be strong enough to attack Arthur. Did you feed him blood?”

Adonis shook his head. “No.”

“So how did he have that kind of strength?” I asked.

was hard to believe, but we couldn’t question it either. We weren’t there, so we don’t know exactly what had

his face, a

started to open up to us. After weeks of trying to

like this.” Tiara growled within.

I started to ask

It was obvious he wanted to stay alive if he was willing to confess. So, Arthur should have kept

shrugged. “That was the exact same thing I told him. His actions still baffles me

each of us lost in our own thoughts. My mind raced as I

there was no rational explanation

with the body?” I asked

He didn’t deserve to be buried. He was a traitor.” Adonis

Fair enough.

it seems odd, but I don’t think this is something we should be worried about. Arthur must have had reasons

alone with Tom.” I said. “And now Tom is dead. Something isn’t right.” Beauty gave up, and I turned to Adonis. “Keep a close watch on Arthur, in case there is something he isn’t

“Yes.” Adonis said firmly.

my body desperate for more rest. Ever since I found out about this

no reason.

child. They would be excited. If a doctor had attended to me, they would have found out

Tiara said it with more force than necessary. “Don’t trust

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Chapter 202

ROSE’S POV

front of Shevek’s room door; the brown mahogany surface stared

wasn’t sure if he would like to see me, at

strength I had

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was the

came here

life with us. It couldn’t have been

reaction to it. I was glad she was fine

didn’t get a response, I tried the doorknob and

The thick curtains that hang over the windows were not drawn

door and allowed my eyes adjust to the room before I

“Shevek.” I called.

could see his silhouette by the window. It was almost too dark to not mistake him for the curtains, but

He asked. His voice was rough and cutting. “I wanted to be

in the dark, I said “Open the

moved and dragged a hand over the thick curtains. He drew it to the side,

facing the window. I saw the slump in his shoulders and his crossed hands. He looked lost in

could say another word, he placed his hands on the windows and pushed. To my surprise, it gave way

do I really know of Shevek aside from what he has allowed

him as he stepped

sense the sadness in his

closed the space between us and placed my hand on my shoulders. I wanted him to face

I also needed

me again after knowing the truth

here to blame me for

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much of terrible person I

My heart arlied

His beloved.

still plagued me, but looking at him,

admit you could have done things in a better way, but that doesn’t mean that I do not see

the

you are scared of me; neither

my hands from his shoulder

skin. I closed my eyes. For a few

knew you hid it from me because you want me to hate you because of what you have done

didn’t