The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 256

A gasp escaped my lips.

I sat up quickly, and heard sudden laughter from outside my tent. I was here, in the forest, and the others were very much awake. From my tent, I saw the dim glow of a fire burning outside.

It was dark already and there was a chill in the air that made me want to sleep in and wrap myself in thick blankets but I couldn't.

The noise outside told me that we were still far from midnight, probably somewhere around 8:00 pm. It would be wise to wait until midnight before I make a move, however, I lacked that patience at the moment. It could not wait, not when I already knew where my mate was and knew who could help me out.

I needed to see Sussie and make her save my Eros.

It was not the best decision I was aware of. If anything, going to meet Sussie for help was the most dangerous thing I could do.

It's almost as if I was acting blindly, simply following the details of a vision. But that's what hope is all about, the smallest glint of light in the darkness.

And if Eros was alive, then I must save him.

Besides, ever since the moon goddess touched me with her divine powers, the visions I have all had meant something. However, it was up to me to interpret whatever information I gleaned out of this vision wisely. I stepped out of the tent and looked directly at the sky. The moon shone brightly as if it beckoned to me.

I knew what I needed to do.

To go to the palace.

There was no use waiting up until midnight when everyone was asleep. I could just sneak out and make sure no one sees.

I had a feeling that if Beauty or Adonis got a whiff of whatever I had planned, they would try to stop me and I couldn't allow that.

I looked back at the people gathered peacefully round a fire. They all seemed oblivious to my presence, which was good.

I carefully walked to the back of the tent and sneaked out into the forest that lay behind.

It wasn't until I was sure that no one would be following that I shifted into my wolf and began to race through the woods.

The cool night air whipped through Tiara's fur and calmed her nerves.

the palace would take a day if

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was midnight when I finally padded into the palace territory. It wasn't as quiet as I needed it to be. The guards were still doing their last rounds and I knew I couldn't show myself now, else I would get caught.

her. "By midnight, the guards would have clocked out,

explained to Tiara. She huffed and whined

minutes were the longest ten minutes of my life. Tiara stayed hidden in the shrubs, waiting for the perfect time to sneak

clocked out. There was a

either in their chambers resting or asleep but for me, every cell in my body was wide awake as

but silent. I wasn't

that I would get caught roaming around was large, however

my eyes for a moment and took a deep breath, allowing the scents that lingered in

eyes flew

spotted Sussie's familiar spicy

the scent along the palace corridors. I was aware of the sound my feet made against the floor but I ignored it and finally came toa stop in

without making a sound.

scent wafts strongly from

was it, where I would

hesitating when the anxiety I felt grew stronger. I closed my eyes and summoned the courage I needed as I

thing

was the

was bathing.

was the one

too much like her,

enemies, I

with her

stopped running. Quickly, I dived

I hid, I saw Sussie enter the room. She suddenly stopped and turned her

surprise. I didn't expect you to be

the curtain, a little uneasy that Sussie smelt me almost as easily as I

"Sussie." I called out.

you want?" She said and turned to me. She had a long towel tied over her form, her gaze narrowed against me as she eyed me suspiciously. "Why are

wriggled my hands together and sighed. "I need