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Alpha's Regret 095
As soon as Hank stepped into the study, the heavy atmosphere immediately pressed down . Alpha Damien was sitting behind his large oak desk, his brow furrowed in deep thought. His tension was visible, and Hank could sense that something was wrong. Damien gestured for him to sit down, but there was a hesitancy in his eyes that Hank couldn’t ignore.Hank slowly lowered himself into the chair across from Damien, his concern growing. "Is there a problem, Damien?" Hank asked, his voice was low.Alpha Damien didn’t respond right away. He sat back in his chair, staring at a spot on the desk as if he were weighing his words. After what felt like an eternity, he let out a deep, heavy sigh, rubbing his temples as if trying to relieve some of the tension building inside him."After my morning run," Damien finally began, his voice low and measured, "I was heading back to my room when I passed by Caleb’s door. I heard him crying... really crying."Hank’s heart tightened. Caleb was a sweet boy, full
Alpha's Regret 096
Alpha Damien sat back in his chair. "The man in the frame," he said slowly, "was Mr. King. My father, I succeeded him as Alpha when he fell ill and was no longer capable of leading the pack."Hank stared at the picture for a long moment before shaking his head in disbelief. "Mr. King was your father?" he murmured, almost to himself. He let out a long breath and looked back at Damien. "It's indeed a small world."Damien raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You knew him?" There was a genuine note of surprise in his voice. "My father didn’t talk much about his old friends."Hank chuckled softly. "We go way back, your father and I. We were... close at one time."Damien leaned forward, his curiosity piqued. "How did you know my father?"Hank sighed, before speaking. "Through Maya," he said quietly, his eyes searching Damien’s face. "Maya... Stephanie’s mother."The moment the words left Hank’s mouth, Damien’s eyes widened in shock. He sat up straighter, trying to grasp the connection. "Maya?" he
Alpha's Regret 097
Alpha Damien leaned back in his chair after Hank left, letting out a deep breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. His conversation with Hank had been enlightening, filling in gaps he never even knew existed in his own understanding of his father and the way he had treated Stephanie. It was as if a veil had been lifted, and for the first time, Damien could see the larger picture, the legacy his father had left behind—not just as an Alpha, but as a protector, a father figure to Stephanie when she had no one else.“Thank you,” Damien had said quietly, shaking Hank’s hand. “For telling me all of this. For helping me understand.”Hank had smiled a warm yet sad smile. “Your father was a good man, Damien. He did what he believed was right, and I see that in you too. You have more of him in you than you think. I’ve watched you for a while now, and I can tell—you’re a good Alpha and a good father. Don’t let the past weigh you down too much. You’re already doing better than you realize.”Dami
Alpha's Regret 098
Alpha Damien couldn't hide his delight as a smile spread across his face when Stephanie agreed to his request to stay a week longer. Relief washed over him. Though a part of him wished they could stay even longer, he knew he had to be grateful for what he was given. One week was enough time, he told himself. Enough time to start making amends, to rebuild what had been broken. He was determined to make their stay memorable, especially for Kayla, who had slowly started to warm up to him, even if just a little.For Stephanie, however, the decision didn’t sit as easily. The moment the words had left her mouth, she started to have a feeling of uncertainty. She had a lot of work waiting for her back in the city, and the more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. The pack held too many memories, both good and bad, and she wasn’t sure if lingering here longer would help her heal or deepen the wounds that had barely begun to close.At noon time, there was a soft knock at the door.
Alpha's Regret 099
Kayla and Caleb could barely contain their excitement when they heard the news that their mother had agreed to extend their stay at the pack for another week. Kayla, especially, had felt a mix of emotions when they first arrived, but now, after spending some time here, things were starting to feel a little different.Caleb, in his usual enthusiastic manner, had taken it upon himself to give his younger sister a grand tour of the pack grounds. With a broad grin on his face, he grabbed her hand and pulled her along, ready to show her every nook and cranny that he had come to love during his time there."Come on, Kayla!" Caleb beamed, tugging her toward a path that led deeper into the pack’s territory. "There’s so much to see! I have to show you all my favorite places!"Kayla followed closely behind, her excitement growing as they ventured from one place to another. They visited Caleb’s secret hideout in the woods, a small, quiet spot surrounded by tall trees that provided a sense of pea
Alpha's Regret 100
Alpha Damien walked into the room quietly, his eyes softening at the sight of Stephanie sitting on the couch, arms wrapped around Caleb and Kayla. It always pleased him to see them like this, together, a sense of warmth filling the space that had once felt cold and distant. Their laughter echoed in the room, a sweet melody that made him pause for a moment before stepping fully into their circle.“What’s everyone talking about?” Damien asked, his voice gentle as he approached. He smiled warmly, though his gaze instinctively flicked toward Stephanie, searching her face for any sign of discomfort. He had been trying to be more mindful of her feelings lately.Caleb looked up first, his eyes lighting up at his father’s presence. “We were talking about the Moon Festival coming up,” he said excitedly. “And I took Kayla to the training ground today! Oh, and we went to the creek and the mall too.”Damien’s smile deepened as he shifted his attention to Kayla. “Did you have a good time?” he aske
Alpha's Regret 101
The next morning, Alpha Damien rose from his bed and went through his morning routine as if nothing had happened. He shaved, bathed, and slipped into his usual attire of jeans and a simple shirt. He walked into the dining area and upon reaching there he took a seat.“Breakfast,” He requested simply, his voice calm. Chef Mark blinked in surprise. It wasn’t just that Damien was asking for breakfast, something he rarely did but the fact that he was asking for it so early. Not to mention, the entire household had whispered amongst themselves about how the Alpha had locked himself away and refused to eat anything at all the previous day.Chef Mark hesitated for only a moment before nodding. “Of course, Alpha,” he replied, quickly moving to prepare a meal. As he worked, he couldn’t help but glance at Damien from the corner of his eye. There was something different about him today.After a few minutes, Chef Mark placed a plate in front of Alpha Damien—brown rice and gravy with four drumstic
Alpha's Regret 102
Stephanie could hardly contain her excitement as Alpha Damien left her room. Her mind raced with ideas for the children’s activities, and she couldn’t wait to share them. “Zita!” she called, a wide smile on her face as soon as she opened the door to Chris's room where Zita spent most of her daysDr. Zita looked up from her phone, surprised to see her friend in such high spirits. “Stephanie! What’s got you so excited?”Stephanie practically bounced into the room, her hands clasped together. “Damien asked me to plan the children's activities for the Moon Festival! Can you believe it?”Dr. Zita’s eyes widened in surprise before a grin spread across her face. “He did? That’s wonderful! It’s about time he recognized you could contribute. Oh, Steph, I’m so happy for you!”Stephanie sat down across from her, a bit breathless. “I can’t wait to get started. I’ve already got a few ideas, but I wanted to run them by you first. Maybe you could help?”“Of course,” Dr. Zita said, leaning forward.
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