All Chapters of The Alpha's Regret: The Luna Who Defied Rejection : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

DEL MORINO Layla's stubbornness was like a wall in front of me and the silence between us was heavy and almost painful. With her arms folded and her eyes firmly focused on the far side of the room she appeared to be trying to avoid me in the hopes that this whole thing would go away and I had just let her go.However, I was not done and I was not going to allow her to leave here too until she agreed.I walked towards her, so close that our bodies were almost touching."There must be a reason or two why you're so desperate to avoid being my mate."Her gaze shifted briefly to me and I caught a glimpse of something—doubt? Fear? Perhaps even desire. I saw it but it was gone as fast as it had appeared. I knew of the conflict she was fighting inside of her. I reduced the distance between us by leaning in a bit more"What's stopping you from moving on? From been my Luna? Is it Derek? Are you still in love with the man who rejected you ?" I smirked ." I've heard that women tend to fall for

LAYLA The room was a hive of activity as the maids worked diligently to prepare me for the bonding ceremony.My silver masterpiece of a dress shimmered like the moon. Every time the sunlight touched it the delicate embroidery glistened. The gown was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, its majestic train swept elegantly around me and it fitted me perfectly, hugging my curves and silently thanked the dressmaker. The gown was perfect for hiding my small baby bump.Attractive but modest the fabric embraced my body making it the ideal outfit for a Luna. But despite my attractive appearance, I was unable to get rid of the knot of anxiety that was twisting in my stomach. My hair was delicately pulled by the maids into an elegant style that was designed with tiny pearls. With a tiny mirror in hand, one of them stood back to examine their work. She smiled warmly."Luna Layla you look so beautiful." Luna Layla?It sounded odd as if I didn't own the title. Like they were referring to s

  LAYLA        Breathing was difficult and no matter how hard I tried to turn my eyes away, I was still staring at him.     As I gazed at Drake, the man that I once loved I felt my chest tightened, making it difficult for me to breathe and my vision suddenly became blurry.    Never in a million years would I ever think that I would ever see Drake, that our paths would ever cross but there he was towering over those around him and radiating the same carefree charm that had first captivated me.      A woman who could have been sculpted by the Moon Goddess herself stood next to him her, laughter tinkling like bells as she held onto his arm. 

 LAYLA      It was a painfully quiet night. I sat on the edge of my bed staring out the window and down at the moonlit pack grounds.    Del Morino and the strange visit to the other packhouse were circling in my head leaving me confused about thoughts      He had presented me to Adrian as his mate in a way that seemed purposeful even to make Adrian jealous or something like that.     He was trying to arouse the other side of Adrian.   To make him stay away from me?   It had to be that. I balled my fists rage brewing beneath me.      

    I sighed    These Elders don't know me.   They had spoken like I should be scared or something.   Then I should run to Del Morino's pack and beg Layla to come back, kissing her feet and shedding tears.     Nah.   Just because I'm in danger, even little pups are constantly in danger.     To look intimidating or at least that's what I hoped, I twirled a dagger between my fingers while lounging on the meeting room's enormous fur chair.    As though their breakfast had been stolen the elders sat in front of me with their typical sullen expressions.