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.”

way.” I snapped. “Ryker!” I looked at him. His lips were pursed in

he would say a word. However,

here,

dishes. The room was filled with

took my focus away from Cheryl, who pretended that I

the maids had served the food, Elder Crandall took a half–filled glass of wine and tapped his spoon against

are here together not just for a meal,

Cheryl and tipped his glass to her. She beamed a

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be having a female full–blooded vampire competing to be Queen. It had never been heard of that a full–blooded vampire reigned as Queen, but if Ryker prove himself worthy, we

time.”

He grinned. “Cheers.”

The remaining elders in the room, along with

and a soft laugh filled the

who had been quiet for some

be

a time when the

queens would also have to prove themselves for the position.” Elder

turned to

asked. “What does

room. I wasn’t exactly sure what the elders found amusing, but I had a feeling they were getting some kind

her to contest along with him to become his queen. The same applies to you and

A low growl released from his lips, and I knew

react.

pleased I was trying to stop him. He gave me a stern

could feel

that we

My eyes

his hand tighter. It wasn’t information I wanted to

his