Alpha’s Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left novel Chapter 153

(Audrey’s POV)

I walked briskly down the corridor, trying to put distance between myself and Florian’s knowing smirk. His parting words about “star-crossed lovers” echoed in my ears, but as I turned another corner, I distinctly caught him muttering something about “lovebirds” as well.

I almost snorted. Lovebirds? As a wolf without a mate, that word had absolutely nothing to do with me now. Arthur had made his choice, and I had moved on.

The Shadowcrest territory den was enormous, much larger than I’d anticipated. Corridors branched in multiple directions, each leading to wings that seemed to stretch endlessly. After wandering for nearly ten minutes, I had to admit I was lost.

“Excuse me,” I called out to a passing Beta, “could you direct me to the dining area?”

The Beta, a middle-aged wolf with neatly trimmed hair, paused and studied me with interest.

“Are you Healer Winter who the Elder has been mentioning since early this morning?” he asked, his eyes brightening with recognition.

I nodded, somewhat surprised that Elder Shadowcrest had been talking about me.

“The dining area is this way. Follow me,” he said, motioning for me to follow.

When we arrived, he immediately instructed the other wolves in the kitchen, “Prepare fresh venison for Healer Winter. Elder’s orders.”

Within minutes, a steaming plate of venison was placed before me, the rich aroma making my stomach growl appreciatively.

“Thank you,” I said to the Beta, who gave me a respectful nod before departing.

I ate in silence, savoring the perfectly cooked meat. The Shadowcrest Pack certainly knew how to prepare a proper wolf’s meal, I’d give them that much.

I was halfway through when the pleasant atmosphere shattered.

“Audrey Winter,” Emma Shadowcrest’s sharp voice cut through the quiet dining area. “I’m warning you, stay away from my pack!”

I looked up calmly, setting down my fork with deliberate slowness.

“Good morning to you too, Emma,” I replied, keeping my voice level.

Her eyes flashed dangerously as she approached my table. “Whatever your scheme is, stop trying to build a relationship with my grandmother!”

I took a sip of water. “What scheme could I possibly have?”

“Don’t play innocent,” she hissed, leaning closer. “You’re trying to use my grandmother to get close to the Shadowcrest pack, hoping to entice Arthur again after your mate bond severance!”

The accusation was so ridiculous that I couldn’t help but laugh.

“Emma Shadowcrest,” I said, putting down my spoon and frowning, “I’m not like you. I still have some dignity.”

Being devoted was one thing, but being desperate and clingy like Emma was simply embarrassing for any self-respecting she-wolf.

Her face flushed with anger. “You’re behind what happened to me, aren’t you? The injuries I received-they match yours exactly!”

She leaned across the table, her wolf eyes gleaming. “Even though Florian Stormhowl covered for you, I know it was your doing.”

I arched an eyebrow. “And if it was? What do you plan to do about it?”

To my surprise, her expression shifted to a sweet smile, so artificial it made my skin crawl.

“Arthur was very concerned about my injuries,” she said, her voice dripping with satisfaction. “He wanted to hunt you down for it, but I stopped him. I told him you weren’t worth the effort.”

Her words struck deeper than I wanted to admit. I believed her without question. After all, I’d seen this pattern before-Victoria Moonstone had once struck me during an argument and then accused me of being cold-blooded when she deliberately caused her own miscarriage.

Of course Arthur would want to punish me severely for deliberately hurting his new chosen she-wolf, Emma Shadowcrest.

Despite the warm room, I felt ice-cold spreading through my veins. I stood up, pushing my chair back.

“Is that so? That’s nice. He is indeed a good Alpha.”

A good Alpha to Victoria, a good Alpha to Emma, but only an abyss of disappointment and betrayal for me.

Emma’s smile grew wider, more triumphant. “I will definitely form a mate bond with him. It’s only a matter of time.”

She tossed her hair back, an unnecessarily dramatic gesture. “By the way, I’m satisfied with the healing formula drafts you sent me. Just make sure you don’t delay my mate marking ceremony with Arthur.”

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