The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 178

A chill ran down my spine.

| needed to check to know exactly what kind of blood it was. It wasn’t the familiar scent of werewolf blood or that

of a vampire or any supernatural creature | knew of. It was something different. And the other different creatures

that exist are humans.

| went light headed just thinking about it.

Why would anyone take the life of a harmless creature just for the fun of it? It was a cold-blooded act.

Human blood?

My mind refused to believe Lord Shevek would have it here for dinner, but it looked real enough.

“Is this really human blood?” | asked Lord Shevek again. He only stared atwith a smile.

“You should sit and eat Eden.” He said.

| wasn’t interested in eating. | was more interested in what has been set beforeas food.

I moved closer to the table.

Another shiver ran up my spine. | have heard amazing stories about humans; | always wanted to see them and

to know their way of life.

They were a part of the world that was mesmerizing, fragile, creatures that have no supernatural gifts, but

somehow exist on their own and survive in their own world, far from ours, unaware of creatures like us.

So why would anyone want to hurt them? To serve their blood like vintage wine for dinner.

Did they not care about the lives they took to get this blood? Did they never think that these people have

families and dreams and ambitions?

| couldn’t hide my unease; | looked around the table. My mother seemed to be a little tense; her lips were

pressed into a tight line, but she seemed to be taking it better than | was.

“Eden, you should sit.” My mother encouragedfrom where she sat at the table.

| sighed and went to sit at the table.

The doors behind the room opened and drew my attention to a female vampire who walked into the room. She

was dressed in a very short red dress that ended an inch below her upper thigh. Her black hair shone beneath

the room lights, and her lips gleamed in blood red lipstick.

She was tall-way taller than a lot of women | was used to in the pack—and beautiful.

It was hard not to stare at her; she stole the attention.

| watched her walk to my father’s side and place her hand on his shoulder, givinga sultry look and a slow

wink as she bit her lips, checking me

out,

| tipped my head back in surprise.

What in the nof the moon goddess was going on?

“Everyone meet Vanessa.” Lord Shevek made the introductions. “She helpswith everything | need.”

| was still in shock when the doors opened again, and an array of women flocked in, all dressed up in clothes that

barely covered their pale skin.

Their laughter were soft and seductive as they took their place around Lord Shevek. My face paled as | began to

understand who exactly they were.

His concubines.

Sof them blew kisses my way and to my mother, who looked like she would love to be anywhere but here.

My skin crawled at their actions as | began to imagine their purpose.

There was no need to imagine.

Sof the women had already swooped into action, caressing Lord Shevek and running their lips and fingers

all over him.

My mom made a small squeak, and | turned my head her way. Her eyes were glued to the plate in front of her,

and her hands gripped the fork she held in one hand with so much force that | saw her knuckles go white.

It doesn’t look like there was any hope in a blooming romance.

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3:35PM

Chapter 178

The room was silent-too silent. The only sound was the bloodcurdling moan the women made.

Lord Shevek seemed oblivious to my mother’s reaction; he was more focused on savoring the human blood he

took sips of. He twirled the glass cup in his hand, throwing his head back as he allowed the black-haired vampire

to kiss him on the lips.

“So what is your name?” Vanessa asked, eyes glued on me.

| shrugged. “Eden.”

“Eden,” she slurred. | hated the way she said the name.

“Yes.”

“Hmm. We have heard so much about the daughter.” She said.

| rolled my eyes. She could have just said my ninstead of calling‘the daughter’ like | was playing some

kind of role in a stage play.

Vanessa stood up and walked over to me. | eyed her, and before | knew what was going on, she had her lips

behind my ears.

“I would love to explore you...” She said softly.

| went cold. My skin crawled. Tiara growled, and | held the edge of the table so hard | could have snapped it off

just trying to stay in control.

| looked at Lord Shevek, but it was clear no help would cfrom him. The encouraging smile he gavesaid it

all.

It's fine, but | would handle it myself.

“Get off me.” | growled.

That didn’t faze her. She went ahead and ran her fingers over my shoulders.

“Stop!” | sprung up in anger.

Vanessa backed away immediately.

| turned and gave her a glare before | walked out.

The moment | stepped out, | released a deep breath. My body relaxed, and | released a frustrated groan. Maybe

coming here was not the best idea.

Coupled with Eros issues, this had been quite a terrible day. But | was grateful | didn’t go through it wearing that

bone-crushing corset.

| turned when | heard the sound of a staff hitting the floor behind me. It was Lord Shevek.

| sighed.

“I can see you are not pleased with my arrangements.” He said.

“I wasn’t,” | said truthfully. There was no use trying to please him.

“I'm sorry.” He said softly. | nodded, then looked back at him curiously.

“Why do you have so many women? Do vampires not have mates like wolves do?”

Lord Shevek smiled. “We do, but vampires call them beloved, not mates.”

| paused, then asked. “Do you have a beloved? Or have you never had one?”

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