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.

“That is what Arthur told us. It was hard to believe, but we couldn’t question it either. We weren’t there, so we don’t know exactly what

a hand over his face, a frown deeply formed

us. After weeks of trying to make him confess, I was sure he would break

don’t like this.” Tiara growled within. “The story

Tiara. I started to ask questions about

giving in? It was obvious he wanted to stay alive if he was willing to confess. So, Arthur

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

of us lost in our own thoughts. My

rational explanation that made me

did you do with the body?” I

burned it. He didn’t deserve to be buried. He was

Fair enough.

it seems odd, but I don’t think this is something we

and I turned to Adonis. “Keep a close watch

“Yes.” Adonis said firmly.

for more rest. Ever since I

no reason.

tell them about the child. They would be excited. If a doctor had attended to me, they would have

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

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ROSE’S POV

door; the brown mahogany surface stared back at

would like to see me, at the same

took all the strength I had to finally knock

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the first place he went immediately Eden was laid on the bed to

came

his life with us. It couldn’t have

reaction to it. I was glad she was fine

I tried

his room was shrouded in darkness. The thick curtains that hang over the windows were

adjust to

“Shevek.” I called.

his silhouette by the window. It was almost too dark

His voice was rough and cutting. “I wanted

know.” Tired of squinting in the dark,

a while before Shevek moved and dragged a hand over the thick curtains. He drew it to the side, and light poured

slump in his shoulders and his crossed hands. He looked lost in my presence, even though I knew he

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

had a balcony attached to his room. But then, what do I really know of Shevek aside from what he has allowed me

as he stepped onto the

He didn’t look at me, but I could sense the sadness in

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

you want me here?” I also needed

took a pause before he gave a stiff nod. “Stay… I didn’t think you would want to see me again after knowing the truth of what

for everything that happened? If that is your intention, don’t bother.

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much of terrible person

My heart arlied

His beloved.

how he had to kill a woman he loved still plagued me, but looking at him, I knew it was

blame you. I would never. I started. “I admit you could have done things in a better way, but that doesn’t mean that I do not see the man beneath all that

the depth of vulnerability he

to be kind, Rose. I know you are scared of me; neither do I deserve you to

my hands from his shoulder and stood

afternoon air ran over my skin. I closed my eyes. For a few seconds, I stayed in the same position before I opened my eyes and

are allowed to keep your secrets and tell me when you want to tell me. I knew you hid it from me because you want me to hate you because

didn’t