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.”

I snapped. “Ryker!” I looked at him.

didn’t look like he would say a word. However, he

are all here, let’s

maids entered with different dishes. The room was filled with different

focus away from Cheryl,

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

together not just for a meal,

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

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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 will

time.”

He grinned. “Cheers.”

remaining elders in the room,

clinked together, and a soft laugh

who had been quiet for some time, spoke

crown will be contested for by two royal

a time when the crown was fought

what makes it better is that the queens would also have to prove themselves for the position.” Elder Gallegos

turned to

asked. “What

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

his mate, we have accepted to allow her to contest along with him to become his queen. The same

growl released from his lips, and I knew that any moment

react.

his hand in mine. He wasn’t pleased I was trying

feel his

we are

My eyes

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

thoughts were written on his face. He wanted to