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Chapter 25: Remorse

Author: Elle Munoz
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-03 22:32:04

Alfred’s POV

I felt my world repairing itself when she squeezed my hands. It felt like I could finally breathe. It was something I didn't expect, the pain that built up inside me subsided. It was that small nudge of her consciousness that gave me hope, it made me realize that she was going to recover soon and fast. Although the timing felt like forever, it was something that I was holding on to. Kale was with me throughout, not failing to remind me that it was entirely my fault that she was in that situation.

He was right. I have failed as a mate and an Alpha if I couldn't protect someone who I took under my wing. No matter the means I brought her in, I made her my responsibility and that was entirely my choice. In every way, I have been reminded that I have failed, in more ways and that was my punishment. The excitement died down each time I thought of how I failed her. I fought myself and wondered about different scenarios in how I was going to face her. The guilt ate me up slowl
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