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Alpha's Regret: Mated with My Ex's Uncle Chapter 12
Camellia's POVI never expected to see Esmond and Hazel at the restaurant.The moment I spotted them, it felt like an electric shock ran through my body.So, last night when he rushed out, it was to see her. How pathetic.Lyra growled in my mind, her anger and disgust palpable.But my temporary mark? Silent. Dead.It only made me more frustrated and sad about the mess my so-called mate bond had become.Eugenia dragged me to a nearby café."He had Pinot Noir stains on his pants, looking like a neutered hyena," Eugenia sneered, stabbing her soufflé with a silver fork. "Honestly, I should've shoved that steak knife into his—"The crystal glass refracted my shaky reflection. I twisted my wedding ring, cutting her off. "I sent out seven job applications yesterday."Lyra flicked her tail in the depths of my consciousness, her shadow overlapping mine in the floor-to-ceiling window. "Did you smell the vervain mixed in his scent?"I didn't respond to Lyra. Esmond was becoming less and less imp
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Camellia's POVThe pinewood in the fireplace crackled, sending a burst of sparks into the air.I brushed the ash off my shawl, the scent of Esmond's pine-needle cologne lingering in the foyer like a spider's web, trailing up the stairs.I sniffed lightly, surprised he'd followed me to the bedroom."Where did you go today?" He leaned against the doorframe, watching me. "Kelsey said you left before dawn."I set my bag on the table, my tone flat. "Job hunting, obviously.""Which company? Do you want me to put in a word for you?"I frowned, turning to face him. "This is my business. Stay out of it."If he went and recommended me to some company, how would that be any different from him arranging a position for me at Dalton Group? I'd still be under his watchful eye.He suddenly grabbed my wrist, his cologne mixed with a faint metallic tang of blood hitting me like a wave. "Why won't you let me help? I can get you into Dalton Group.""And let the entire pack know I'm being kept by my mate?
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Camellia's POVThe moment the door clicked shut, a searing pain shot through the gland on the back of my neck.I collapsed onto the oak floor, the moonlight filtering through my fingers as Lyra clawed at the mental barrier—Esmond's lingering scent was corroding our bond.I knew exactly what Esmond meant by his earlier words. He was giving me two weeks to accept and forgive his infidelity.Looks like moving out needed to happen sooner rather than later."Ding!" My phone chimed. It was a message from NovaStar Pharmaceuticals.I got the job, though the salary was lower than I'd hoped.But I didn't have much of a choice now. After replying to confirm my start date for next Monday, I immediately contacted a real estate agent.At dawn, I trudged through the Shadow Forest, the damp, rotting leaves sticking to my boots.The werewolf real estate agent flashed his fangs in a smile. "The monthly rent includes wolf-repelling services. Totally safe."He tapped his nails against the iPad, showing p
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Lionel's POVI just finished a long corporate meeting, feeling unusually drained.As I got into the car, I instructed my Beta, Konstantin, on the destination before leaning back in the seat and closing my eyes to rest.The sound of rain tapping steadily on the car roof eventually pulled me out of my thoughts.I frowned, loosening my tie as I glanced out the window. Suddenly, Konstantin hit the brakes."That's…" he started, then hesitated.I wasn't in the mood to care, but then my wolf, Leroy, let out an excited howl in my mind.His tail bristled like steel needles along my spine, his eager cries making my temples throb."Mate. Our mate." Leroy growled with excitement.Through the rain, I saw a woman standing at the entrance of a supermarket. She looked familiar, and after a moment, it clicked.It was Esmond's mate, Camellia.She stood there quietly, the rain forming a hazy mist around her.There was a calm, almost magnetic aura about her, so different from the fiery, passionate woman
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Camellia's POVAt exactly 8 a.m. on Monday, the sound of my heels clicking against the marble floor of NovaStar Pharmaceuticals' lobby set a precise rhythm.Morning light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a soft golden glow on the access card the HR specialist handed me.In the reflection of the R&D director's glass office, I adjusted my collar.Blanche Green looked up from her desk, piled high with documents. Her gray-blue eyes scanned me like a CT machine, taking in my dark gray suit."Top graduate from Johns Hopkins, with a five-year career gap," she said, sliding my resume across the reclaimed wood desk. Her nails tapped the blank space. "Explain."I swallowed. "I had to handle family matters.""This isn't a counseling session," she said sharply, standing up. The hem of her designer trench coat brushed against a test tube rack. "You'll start as an assistant. Follow me.""Understood."Blanche led me into the R&D department and raised her voice. "Everyone, pause
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Camellia's POV"I've used the same model in my university lab," I calmly explained."That was five years ago!" Claire raised her voice. "Drug development doesn't tolerate even the slightest mistake."I turned to face her. "How do you know I haven't been keeping up?"Claire's lashes fluttered rapidly. "You've been washing test tubes and beakers all week. You haven't had time to—""So you're aware I've been overloaded with menial tasks?" My retort dropped the temperature in the lab by three degrees.I watched Claire's nervous expression as Lyra let out a low warning growl in my mind.I raised an eyebrow, releasing a faint hint of Alpha dominance with Lyra's help.Blanche stood by, arms crossed, expressionless.Only Claire's face changed, her lips trembling slightly, betraying her unease.A rogue wolf without a pack, even with Beta blood, couldn't withstand the pressure from a higher rank.Of course, I wasn't trying to force her to shift here.I reminded Lyra to stop, ending the warning.
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Camellia's POVThe moment I heard the voice on the phone, I snatched it back from Esmond."I'll be there right away!"Esmond grabbed my hand. "I'm coming with you."Without giving me a chance to refuse, he pulled me toward the door.I tried to shake him off but failed, and I couldn't help but frown.My mind was too preoccupied with worry for Ernest to argue with Esmond, so we rushed to the werewolf hospital together.The smell of disinfectant mixed with the sweet, metallic tang of wolf toxin inhibitors filled the hallway. The harsh overhead lights cast shadows under Esmond's brow.He gripped my wrist as we passed through the automatic doors of the intensive care unit, his knuckles almost crushing my bones."Let go!" I yanked my hand free, nearly knocking over a nurse's cart.Lyra clawed restlessly along my spine, sensing the scent of a weakened wolf.The attending doctor's glasses reflected the green light of the monitor. "Mr. Sanders' wolfsbane levels are three times the normal limit
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Camellia's POV"Esmond, you don't need to pretend to be a good mate. From the moment you cheated, there was no way we could stay together. Just leave. I don't want to argue with you at the hospital."Esmond knelt in front of me, his expression soft."Cam, I'm not pretending. Whether it's being good to you or taking care of Ernest, it's all from the heart. Why do you always twist my intentions?"I looked at him. "Because your kindness always has an agenda. You're acting so humble now because you want me to forgive you for cheating. Isn't that right?""Whether you forgive me or not, I have ways to make sure you can't leave me. I'm only trying to make you happy because I don't want to see you hurt. Do you really not understand, or are you just pretending not to?"His matter-of-fact tone made me sick to my stomach.He betrayed me, yet he had the audacity to say something so shameless.I turned away, refusing to engage. No matter what he said, I wouldn't forgive him.I tried to hail a taxi
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Alpha's Regret: Mated with My Ex's Uncle Chapter 80
Lionel's POVI was reviewing lab surveillance footage when my suit pocket vibrated with an incoming satellite call.I answered, and Konstantin's urgent breathing filled my ear. "Alpha Lionel, Miss Sanders has gone missing!"My knuckles crushed a pen, splintering wood into sharp shards. "What's the situation?"Leroy whined anxiously in my mind."Her place is a mess. Her phone's on the sofa, but she's gone."Fabric rustled as Konstantin investigated. "There are drag marks on the hallway carpet, and in the kitchen...""Check it out." Cedar scent froze on my tongue as I loosened my tie and headed to the garage.A sudden pain seared my neck—my true mate was in danger.Unfortunately, without her marked, I couldn't pinpoint her location.Leroy's claws scraped my nerves."Let me take over," it growled."Shut up. Not the time to shift," I snapped back.Oddly, a flicker of anxiety stirred within m
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Camellia's POVFrom Connor's conversation with that man, I figured out he kidnapped me for money.In a flash, everything became clear.Claire wanted me dead but didn't want to get involved, so she arranged for Connor to kidnap me. If I died, Connor would take the blame.She might even plan to kill him too. After all, dead men tell no tales.Seeing I didn't respond, Claire sneered, "If you don't call, you'll die right now."I knew calling Esmond was my only chance to survive.If I could hold on until he came, I might live."Alright, I'll call.""You give the number, I'll dial. But think carefully about what you say."She put Esmond's call on speakerphone.But it wasn't Esmond who answered. It was Hazel."Who's this?"Recognizing Hazel's voice, my heart sank."It's Camellia. I need to speak to Esmond."Hazel giggled. "Esmond's taking a shower. You can tell me what you want, and I'l
Alpha's Regret: Mated with My Ex's Uncle Chapter 78
Third Person's POVAt the Pioneer Tech Group's CEO office, Konstantin rushed in with a document."Alpha Lionel, our cooperator returned this file, claiming issues with the experimental data. I can't pinpoint the exact problems."Lionel scanned the document and said, "Call Camellia."Konstantin nodded and dialed Camellia's number."Buzz, buzz, buzz..."The phone vibrated in the dark living room, eventually stopping.After several failed attempts, Konstantin suggested, "Shall I bring the document to Miss Sanders?""Okay."Camellia's POVI woke to the suffocating darkness of what felt like a trunk, my pulse roaring in my ears. Panic and fear gripped me.Kidnapping was unheard of in my world.They might kill me at any time.I forced steady breaths despite the panic, registering the vehicle's movement.Where are they taking me?I dwelled on the possibilities. I lived in an old residen
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Camellia's POVAs I sneered, a burning pain surged in the back of my neck.Lyra growled threateningly in the depths of my consciousness, her fangs scraping against my spine.Each word I uttered carried the low - frequency tremor characteristic of werewolves, "If you dare go to my dad again, I'll expose your infidelity."The broken mate bond exploded in my chest like thorny bushes. The remnants of verbena's cloying sweetness in Esmond's cuffs stung my olfactory nerves."Are you not afraid of worsening his condition?" he said with a shrug, fueling my anger as my fists clenched."How could you become so shameless?" I exclaimed."Shameless?"Esmond's pupils swirled with the Ironclaw Pack's bloody totem. The fingertips gripping my jaw exuded a murky blend of pine and verbena."Cam, I merely wanted you back and to keep your distance from Lionel. You're the one provoking me," he said.I stumbled backward against the wall
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Camellia's POVAt noon, I headed to the cafeteria and was stunned by its luxury.The food at each window looked exquisitely prepared, making my mouth water.I queued at a Thai food stall, ordered pineapple fried rice and tom yum soup, and sat in a corner.The first spoonful of soup tasted as good as what I'd had at a five-star restaurant before.I'd once thought it was an exaggeration that Pioneer Tech's cafeteria rivaled five-star venues, but now I saw it was true.Back in the lab, I started the afternoon's experiment.As the reaction began, I sat nearby, timing and recording.Suddenly, a message from Esmond came in."I'm downstairs at Pioneer Tech. Come down now, or I'll come up myself."I frowned, surprised he'd found out I was here so quickly.I called him.After two rings, he answered but stayed silent."I'm here on company business. You coming here won't change anything.""You cou
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Camellia's POVI was about to continue my experiment in the lab when I received a message from Blanche, asking me to go to her office.I entered the office. Blanche smiled as she asked me to sit down."Camellia, how was your business trip to New York with Mr. Dalton?"I pursed my lips and replied, "It was okay. What do you need me for, Blanche?""Here's the thing. Headquarters highly values the project you're developing, and since it's funded by Pioneer Tech, they want to send you to work at their company for a while. This way, Mr. Dalton won't have to keep running back and forth to follow up on the experiment's progress."I was surprised and my eyebrows furrowed."How long will I be there? And does Pioneer Tech have a lab?"Blanche smiled and said, "I'm not exactly sure how long you'll be there. Probably until the project has made some progress. As for the lab, don't worry. Pioneer Tech bought a building next to their group he
Alpha's Regret: Mated with My Ex's Uncle Chapter 74
Camellia's POVI finished breakfast, put on my shoes, and was about to leave for work.As I turned the lock, the smell of rotten pine and verbena remnants flooded my nostrils.Lyra bristled at the base of my spine. My pheromones crystallized from shock.Esmond's pupils flickered with the Ironclaw Pack's signature amber slits, signaling impending loss of control.I frowned and asked, "What do you want..."My words died in my throat as his palm erupted with pine needle pheromones, piercing my skin like rotten thorns.Lyra arched her back, emitting a silent howl only I could hear—the broken mate bond was retaliating through the contact point, searing the contract scar on my tailbone.Esmond grabbed my hand, yanked me against the wall, and pinned me there."I told you to stay away from Lionel. You seem to have ignored me completely."One hand held me down while the other slowly moved down my face, his eyes glint
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Camellia's POV"Thank goodness you're up. That photo was taken by a well-known photographer. He casually posted it on his personal Instagram after coming back, and unexpectedly, it went viral. People are praising you and Lionel as a good-looking pair, a perfect match," Eugenia said.I was left speechless.Even though the photo only captured our profiles, anyone who knew us could easily recognize us. No wonder Esmond was so angry earlier."It's just a matter of shooting angle. I'll contact Lionel. Talk to you later."If this incident gets blown out of proportion, it won't benefit me in any way.After hanging up, I thought for a moment and contacted Konstantin instead of Lionel directly.Upon learning that I was inquiring about the photo, Konstantin hurriedly said, "Miss Sanders, our team is already in contact with the photographer to resolve this. Please don't worry.""Alright, please let me know once it's settled," I replied.
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Camellia's POVAfter Eugenia left, I was about to get my car when I heard someone calling me from behind.I turned around and saw Konstantin and Lionel walking toward me.Lionel seemed to have had some alcohol, his face a bit flushed. The top two buttons of his white shirt were undone, revealing his well-defined collarbone, and his suit jacket was casually draped over his arm. His inborn aristocratic aura made people involuntarily focus on him.The back of my neck suddenly felt scorching hot, and Lyra was restlessly arching in my ribs. The cedar cold scent had already pierced through the neon lights before the sound wave reached me.At the sight of him, I was reminded of the odd words Esmond said to me the other day.'Does Lionel have some ulterior motive toward me?''Since Esmond and I haven't rejected each other yet, he shouldn't be able to tell that I'm his true mate.''Anyway, he has never shown any signs of it.''Ev
