All Chapters of THE ALPHA’S REGRET. Hated By His Mate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

(ARIELLE'S POV)The ride back to the packhouse was one of the most agonizing experiences I’d ever endured. Sofia did everything possible to upset me. She seemed determined to test my patience. She was all over Nicholas, she clung to him, like ivy on a tree, fussing over him and throwing coy glances in my direction as if staking a claim that wasn’t hers to make.She was either dabbing his face with a handkerchief or playfully throwing her arms around him. "Can you play some music, Nicholas I'm bored," her loud voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence in the car.Nicholas, ever patient, glanced at her in the rearview mirror. "What do you want to listen to?""That old song we used to love, I Will Always Love You, by Whitney Houston", Sofia replied with a pout.Nicholas's jaw tensed. "I don’t have it anymore." He replied with his eyes fixed on the road."You have to be kidding", Her laughter was sharp."How could you get rid of something so meaningful to us?" She pouted, appearing

(RENNA'S POV)I was roused from sleep by a gentle tap. My eyes fluttered open, and I saw Nicholas leaning over me. His eyes glowed faintly in the dim light, a telltale sign of his wolf lingering close to the surface.“Dinner is ready, my mate,” he murmured, his voice deep and warm, as he pressed a soft kiss to my forehead.“Dinner?” I sat up quickly, disoriented. “What time is it?” I glanced at the window, noticing the dark expanse of the forest beyond but the bedside lamp illuminated the room with a cozy glow.Nicholas chuckled, a rumble that always reminded me of a distant growl. “You’ve been asleep for four hours, love. That’s rare for you. Come to think of it, you never slept this much. Are you feeling alright?”I hesitated before nodding. “I’m fine,” I said quickly, brushing off his concern. The truth was, my newfound exhaustion and bouts of weakness likely had something to do with the bond deepening between me and our unborn pup. But I wasn’t ready to share that secret with Nic

RENNA'S POV I felt the tension ripple through Nicholas's body beside me. His normally warm presence turned cold, his muscles rigid like a predator cornered. I knew I had crossed an invisible line. The question was, how would the Alpha in him respond? “Oh, I think I might have stood next to another female wolf accidentally,” He spoke up after a while, trying to sound nonchalant but his tone was too casual to be believable.A searing pain shot through my chest, not from anger but from the bond we shared. Mates could sense deception, and the bitter taste of his lie stung more than I could handle. Vanilla. The scent clung to him, but it wasn’t mine. My scent was lavender. That fragrance belonged to someone else—Sofia, he probably got it when she leaned her head on his shoulder.“Is something wrong, Renna?” His deep voice was softer now, laced with a calm that belied his true emotions.What could I say? What could I possibly say to the Alpha of the pack without shattering everything? Wha

RENNA'S POV)I stormed into the packhouse, the air around me crackling with the tension I carried. Shockingly Sofia, was seated in the living room, her eyes fixed on a reality show playing on the massive TV.She glanced at me briefly, her expression indifferent, before turning her focus back to the screen. Fine, if she wanted to play the ignore game, I was up for it too. I continued toward the grand staircase that led to my room.Just as my foot touched the last step, Sofia’s voice rang out."Nicholas”I froze in my tracks, my wolf stirring uneasily within me. Turning back, I saw her leap from the couch and fling herself into his arms as he stepped into the room.“I’ve missed you, Alpha. Are you alright? Have you been overworking yourself? Are you stressed?” Sofia fussed, her hands roaming over his chest and arms.Nicholas didn’t move, he stood stiffly, his voice cold but commanding. “Sofia. Stop it. Mind your actions.”I heard him speak but he didn’t push her away. He didn’t growl or

RENNA'S POV Jared returned with our bag, and took it to the closet. His commanding presence, as always, sent a shiver through me. Alpha or not, he had a way of dominating every room he stepped into."I don't want you stressed," he said, his voice firm yet soft, as he walked back toward me.I arched a brow, feigning a frown. "Don’t tell me you dragged me out to this secluded pack resort just to make me lazy." I murmured. He smirked, his eyes flashing with the faintest hint of gold, his wolf always close to the surface. "I brought you here to spoil my mate silly," he said, his tone dropping into the deep growl that made my heart race."Well, ...." I said with a sly grin, "that sounds like something I would love to indulge in." I added, all smiles."Perfect," He replied, leaning away. "I’ve arranged everything. After I unpack we brought, we will head to the pack’s spa. You’ve been running yourself ragged lately. Between council meetings and rogue patrols, your muscles are overdue for s