The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 222

(Eden’s POV)

I was still standing.

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Eros held my chair behind me and waited patiently for me to sit But when he saw I didn’t make a move, he touched me.

I sat down, my eyes glued on Cheryl, who winked at me. Just like Susie, Cheryl was a recipe for disaster. The vampire was a walking, talking, breathing danger.

“Welcome.” I heard Elder Vallarta greet. I ignored him, my gaze still fixed on Cheryl.

“What are you doing here?” I said through clenched teeth.

She shrugged. “The same thing you are here for.””

I frowned. I looked at Ryker, who looked tense. From the way the muscles on his shoulder looked, I had a feeling he was gripping his knees as tight as he could.

“We have a new guest.” Elder Crandall continued.

He looked at Cheryl.

“This is Cheryl, daughter of Lady Maria.” Cheryl’s smile became wider.

I looked at Elder Crandall. “Why is she here?”

He raised a brow in surprise. “I thought you were aware of the relationship between Miss Cheryl and Ryker.”.

I frowned. I felt a feeling of dread hit me. I didn’t want to believe that Cheryl was here for what I assumed she was here for.

“No, I don’t.” I said it as stiffly as I could.

Eros, who sat close to me, gave me a look. He must be wondering why I was suddenly guarded.

“Miss Cheryl here claims that she is mates‘ with Ryker.” Elder Vallarta said.

My head snapped to Cheryl. “Mate?”

She shrugged. “That’s what it seems like.”

him. His lips were pursed in a

he would say a

that we are all here,

with different dishes. The room was filled with different

took my focus away from Cheryl, who pretended that I didn’t

Elder Crandall took a

not just for a meal, but to celebrate the acceptance of

glass to her. She beamed a wide smile and tucked a strand of

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never been heard of that a full–blooded vampire reigned

time.”

He grinned. “Cheers.”

the room,

clinked together, and a soft laugh filled the

had been quiet

also the first time that the crown will be contested for

a time

is that the queens would also have

turned to him

asked. “What does

wasn’t exactly sure what the elders found amusing, but I had a feeling they were getting some kind of amusement from what was

along with him to become his queen. The same applies to you and Eros. If you fail the queen’s test, you will lose

me. A low growl released from his lips, and

react.

hand in mine. He wasn’t pleased I was trying to stop him. He gave me

could feel his

tell the elders that we are pregnant.”

My eyes

to his hand tighter. It wasn’t information I

were written on his