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.”

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

didn’t look like he would say

all here, let’s get started.” Elder Crandall

different dishes. The room was filled

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

the food, Elder Crandall took a half–filled glass of wine and tapped

not just for a meal,

her. She beamed a wide smile and tucked a strand of hair behind

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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

time.”

He grinned. “Cheers.”

room, along with

and a soft

been quiet for some time, spoke

also the first time that the crown will be contested for by two

Crandall nodded. “Yes. There was never a

that the queens would also have to prove themselves for

turned to him

“What

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

become his queen. The same applies to you and Eros.

clench his fist beside me. A low growl released from his lips, and

react.

mine. He wasn’t pleased I was trying to

feel his

the elders that we are pregnant.”

My eyes

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

written on his face. He wanted to protect