The Beta’s Regret

“No Eden, you still need to rest, the stress will be too much for you to handle, lethandle this.” He said,

looking atlike | was fragile.

“Love, | feel strong enough, | have already wasted too much tlying dormant on this bed, | need to do

something.” | paused and looked at him pleading. “Please Eros, letdo this, | need to get to the bottom of

this, and | think if anyone can get him to talk, it would be me.” | said, caressing his face.

Eros shook his head and stood up from the bed. He started putting his shirt back on. “You need to rest,” he said,

his voice soft yet firm.

| opened my mouth, ready to argue, | wanted to tell him | could handle it, that | needed answers. But before |

could say. anything, the door opened, and two people walked in, a doctor and a nurse.

| sensed from their smell that they were werewolves, they must've been the ones taking care ofwhile was

unconscious.

bedside Once they saw Eros, they bowed their heads in reverence. Eros nodded casually. The doctor and nurse

moved to my where | laid and began checking my vitals. | stayed still as the nurse took my pulse and the doctor

listened to my breathing through the stethoscope. They shared a knowing look, and both nodded with approval.

“You're healing quickly,” the doctor smiled brightly “Your recovery is a miracle,”

“Does that mean | can go home?” | asked, hopefully.

The doctor ruffled his hair. “You have to stay just one more night to make sure everything's stable, and you'll be

free to leave tomorrow.”

| was relieved, finally, | can get to my normal life. But as | looked up with happiness, he looked away quickly- like

his mind was somewhere else. | knew something was off. | could feel it. He was holding something back from me,

but what was it?

Before | could ask him what the problem was, the doctor and nurse finished their check up “Rest well, my Lady.

Tomorrow, you'll be on your way home.” they said, and left the room.

My lady? They just called“My Lady“... because it was because of my relationship with Eros, the nephew to

the King of the supernatural.

| shrugged, letting it go. As soon as the door was shut, | turned to Eros. “Okay, we're alone. Talk to me, Eros.

What are you not telling me?”

He looked at me, his eyebrows furrowed.

“What do you mean my love? Everything is fine.” He said, avoiding my gaze. But | was not having it. Something

was wrong, and | needed to know.

“Love, don't lie to me.” | said with a serious expression.

He sighed, breathing deeply “Okay, I'll explain everything. But when we're home.” He leaned down and pressed

a gentle kiss on my forehead. “Get ssleep now,” he whispered gently, and | closed my eyes, drifting to

sleep.

The next morning, the doctor clearedto go, and | felt relieved, like | was alive again.

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Chapter 161

Later, my friends cby to see me. Beauty arrived first, her eyes were bright as she huggedtightly.

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“I missed you, Eden,” she whispered, pulling back with a wide smile. “I'm so happy that you're back on your feet.

| prayed to the moon goddess for your quick recovery. I'm so grateful to her for returning you back to us and

giving you back your strength.” she said, pulling back from the embrace.

Adonis and Arthur walked in next, they brought balloons and a flower bouquet to celebrate my discharge from

the hospital.

Arthur observedfrom head to toe. “Are you sure you are strong enough to go

home?”

“Can’t you see Arthur? She looks brand new. She looks like... she has been reborn again.” Adonis chimed in.

I smiled at his words.

Then, my mom came. She cried with joy, and huggedbefore kissinggently on my forehead. “My sweet

girl, you're standing on your own two feet.” her voice cracked as she wept.

| wept too. It must have been very painful to my family and friends to seeunconscious for a long period, not

knowing whether I'd make it or not.

It warmed my heart to see all of them, except Olivia and Nova. | thought this tthey would cbut they

weren't here. A frown was etched on my face, but everyone else was so cheerful.

| made a mental note to scold Nova later for not showing up, and as for Olivia, I'll find a way to steal her

chocolates when | go to see her at my mother’s house.

However, Eros was quiet through out the ride, he only squeezed hand assuredly.

Once we got home, and Eros carriedbridal style to our bedroom, he droppedon the bed and turned to

arrange sof his clothing that were in disarray. It seemed like he literally lived in the hospital with me.

Even now, he still could barely lookin the eyes. | was worried, and my stomach knotted, what could have

gone wrong?

| went to where he was standing and wrapped my arms gently around him from behind.

He tensed but relaxed later.

“Eros,” | whispered, “please tellwhat's wrong. | can handle it.

He didn’t speak right away. | felt him take a deep breath. Then, he wiped his face, and | could sense him

pondering of how to tellwhat was weighing his mind.

“I'm so sorry, Eden,” he whispered, his voice filled with pain. “I couldn't protect her.”

My heart skipped a beat. “Protect who?”

He finally turned to face me, his eyes red and full of pain. “Nova, she’s gone, Eden.”

| stared at him blankly, | couldn't make sense of what he just said. “W-what do you mean?”

“She's dead, Eden,” his voice broke.