All Chapters of THE ALPHA’S REGRET. Hated By His Mate: Chapter 21 - Chapter 29

RENNA'S POV A bile rose in the pit of my stomach as Nicholas stormed out of the pack's restaurant, his shoulders taut with tension. Whatever notification had popped up on his phone had clearly shaken him to his core. The connection between us as mates, raw and unfiltered, made his emotions ripple through me like a shockwave. I tried to keep eating, but the knot forming in my stomach wouldn’t let me."What notification could have arrived in his phone that made his countenance change in seconds?", I wondered.I turned around and craned my neck in the direction he took, hoping to get a glimpse of him, but I saw nothing. My wolf was already growling low in frustration. What could have unsettled him like that? I wondered. For a moment, I thought of going after him to spy, but thought against it. I would rather wait for him to return and inquire what the notification he received was about. And so I waited. A few minutes later, he returned, his footsteps heavy but controlled. “I’m sorry,”

(RENNA'S POV)After Nicholas left, I was restless, my wolf pacing inside me. What could be wrong with Sofia? I wondered. Something about the situation with Sofia felt… off. It hadn’t even been a full day since Nicholas and I left the packhouse, and suddenly she was ill with stomach pain?! My instincts screamed at me, but I pushed the doubts away.I tried to distract myself with the thought that Nicholas will handle the situation, but my mind wouldn't budge. For a moment, I suspected foul play. What if it was a play by Sofia to lure Nicholas back to the pack house as she never wanted him to leave in the first place?What if she was manipulating him?!I shook my head, dismissing the thought. I didn't want to look paranoid and insecure. If she was pretending, she wouldn't involve Nicholas's mother, right? The more I thought about everything, the restless I became.Then a thought struck me; what if the situation was critical and more than Nicholas could handle? I jerked up from the bed th

(RENNA'S POV)The next day was Sunday, and I was grateful it was not a work day. When I roused from sleep, all I did was shower, have breakfast and watch TV as Ashley wouldn't let me raise a pin."Hey," she squeezed my shoulder gently, sliding onto the couch next to me. "What's going on?""Hey," I spared her a glance and returned my eyes back to the TV. "You're done?"The aim of the question was because Ashley had risen at the crack of dawn to prune the flowers flanking her house entrance, and I wanted to ascertain if she was done."Yup, yup. The flowers look neater now." She said grinning."You should go have breakfast", I suggested, still focused on the show. "You've been working for hours," I added."Well, you've been engrossed on the TV that you didn't realize that I finished pruning the flowers a while ago, have showered, changed into fresh clothes and even had breakfast. Gosh! Are all pregnant lunas this lazy and less observant?" Ashley chuckled.I paused. "Wait, what?" I asked,

RENNA'S POV)Ok. Here he played this 'charming mate' card again.I stood rooted to the spot, contemplating my response.Truth was, I had made no plans on returning to the pack house today. Even though I knew I was going to return eventually, it just wasn't today."Nicholas, I don't think I want to come home today," I blurted.His brows furrowed, his Alpha presence flaring. "Why? You're still mad at me, aren't you? Come on, Renna. I promise to explain everything to you if you come home with me."I hesitated. Did he mean explain? Or make more excuses?"But....", I started."No buts, Renna", He said, his voice carrying the weight of an Alpha’s command. "Please, come home. You can't run from your fated mate."I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, a home invaded by a stranger," I murmured under my breath. His sharp gaze snapped to mine. "What did you just say?""I said nothing."Just then, Rebecca walked past, her eyes flickering between us before she waved cheerfully. I groaned inwardly. The last th

RENNA'S POV)You don’t mean it!" Ashley exclaimed, her voice full of disbelief, making me smile despite the weight on my chest."I can imagine the look on her face," She added trying to keep her voice light.The instant I’d arrived at the office, I’d dialed Ashley to fill her in on what had happened that morning. Sofia’s overconfidence had truly shocked me, and for a moment, I thought she might lash out. But Nicholas … Nicholas had done something unexpected. He had stood firm and denied her, leaving her speechless."For a moment, I feared she was going to lunge at me in anger. She was so shocked. I guess being turned down when she was used to having her way was not such a good experience for her.""I know, right? Alpha Nicholas deserves a pat on the back. He should do that often. Let her know she can't always have her way," Ashley squealed."I wish he could continue this way," I said, my voice suddenly losing some of its brightness. "It hurts to see him fluctuate all the time. This ti