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

like he would say

all here, let’s get started.” Elder

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

my focus away from Cheryl, who

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

are here together not just for a meal, but to celebrate the acceptance

his glass to her. She beamed a wide smile and tucked a

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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

time.”

He grinned. “Cheers.”

elders in the room, along with Cheryl, who said

a soft laugh

had been quiet

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

a time

the queens would also

turned to him

asked. “What does

elders found amusing, but I had

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

beside me. A low growl released from

react.

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

feel

to tell the elders that we are pregnant.” Tiara

My eyes

his hand tighter. It wasn’t information I

thoughts were written on his face.