The Beta’s Regret

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| could not make out who it was, but | saw the outlines of a curvy figure and long hair swishing as she moved.

Wanting to get a better look. | slowly advanced towards his office. The lights were turned off so it helpedstay

in the shadows.

The blinds were partially drawn, and the lights in his office were turned to a dim light. I could hear the slight

rustling of fabric and papers, tellinghe was doing something important

| tugged at my lower lip, thinking of what to do next.

The office door was slightly ajar so | could hear whispers but | could not really understand who was talking or

what they were saying. | looked around.

Except for me, there was nobody else in the broad passageway. Eros’s office almost occupied the entire floor and

there was also a lift to the far right.

| was about to crawl towards the door but then | saw the lift cup. Hastily, | hid behind a pillar and heard the

doors open.

| craned my neck to see Arthur walk out of the lift, and he looked tense. Arthur was limping a little and he also

was holding his elbow with his other hand.

| looked intently at him and noticed that his shirt was torn on the side and his hair looked rough. It appeared that

he had been in sfight.

Arthur walked in my direction and | immediately tried to crouch further behind the pillar, not wanting him to

sense my presence.

He knocked on the door and I heard Eros’s voice, “Cin

Arthur left the door slightly open and walked in, leaving a trail of droplets of blood.

| wanted to know what was going on so | went on all fours and took a peek inside.

The girl was seated in the far corner on a

on a chair while Eros was bent on his table. When he immediately asked,

e saw Arthur's condition he

“What happened, Arthur?”

Arthur walked forward and went to stand in front of Eros. The door was still open and Arthur was hiding my view

of the Hybrid King.

So, | simply slid inside and hid behind a cupboard while all of them were busy talking to each other.

“The rogues, alpha. They just attacked a small pack while | was driving back here. | had to get involved.”

Eros looked at him. “Are you hurt?”

Arthur shook his head. “Not much. But | heard the rogues are not really happy with the way everybody attended

the ball. 1 think they are afraid that the smaller packs would easily sway in your favor as it gives them a chance

to find their mates.”

Eros laughed, “Well, that is what the mate ball was about, right? And it is not that you cannot find a mate if you

don’t attend one. | don’t know why the rogues are fussing about it.”

Arthur looked at the girl who was seated in the chair, apparently angry about something.

“Hey Olivia,”

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Olivia gave him a fake smile, “Hello there, Arthur. You are quite strong to tackle rogues on your own. You don’t

really need to disturb the King for something so simple.”

Arthur's face fell, so she hurriedly added, “I mean, you are his beta. If there is anybody stronger after King Eros,

it is you. Your nshould be enough to instill fear in their hearts.”

Arthur looked at her like a wounded-kicked puppy and replied. “Thank you for believing in my strength. But the

smaller pack had lots of children, and | did not want anyone to get hurt

“Of course” She batted her eyelids at him and gave him a smile.

Arthur, meanwhile, turned his attention to Eros. “I take it that you are working on the treaty again?”

Eros pinched the bridge of his nose. “I am. | thought that since many alphas were not against the new changes

that | proposed, | might as well throw a few improved clauses at their faces.”

Olivia hastily got up from her chair and went to stand beside Eros, “You work too hard, my King. You should take

srest.”

She batted her eyelashes at him fondly and even Arthur agreed. “Yes King. | only cto inform you that our

plan seems to be working and stirring the minds of people. Holding the mate Ball was really a good idea”

And | was surprised to hear my name. “Thanks, Eden. She convinceda lot.”

| felt a wave of pleasure hitwhen he took my name. It sounded heavenly in his voice and had a nice ring to

i)

But my happiness was short-lived.

“Oh, I think | saw her at the ball. She did look quite beautiful. Who is she and how did she manage to convince

you, my King?” Olivia stepped closer, placing her hand on his.

Eros ignored Olivia's question and looked at Arthur. “You should go rest, Arthur. If you need shelp, | can ask

the doctor/ to drop by.”

Arthur shook his head, “No. | am fine, King. | should take your leave now. Do go to sleep soon.”

Arthur left the office, leaving Olivia and Eros by the desk. He closed the door on his way out, leavingwith no

way out.

| was stuck inside and could only crouch behind the seats, hoping that Olivia would convince him to leave as

well.

However, Olivia seemed to have other plans in mind.

Eros plucked a marker from the pen stand and was about to mark something on the large open file when Olivia

slunk in

She positioned herself in between the desk and Eros’s hand as she batted her eyelashes again.

“Did you not hear your beta? You have to rest, my King. You can work on the treaty tomorrow.”

“But | need the support of your father, Olivia. The rogues are attacking the weaker packs and your father has a

good hold

over them.”

Olivia nodded her head. “He does, and I'll tell him how much you are working hard. He will surely listen to me.

Now, enough work.”

She said playfully and took the marker from his hand.

“Olivia... | have a meeting in a few days. Stop playing around.” But Olivia only chuckled,

“There are many more things to play with, you know King”

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Eros let out a sigh. “Olivia, | have told you I do not like such a show of affection”

But she did not let him pull his hand away and slowly climbed up on the desk, pushing the file away.

“You know | like you, King. And, | also know you do not like girls who are brainless bimbos. Do | look like one to

you?”

King Eros raised an eyebrow. “Who told you that?”

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She began stroking his hand with the pad of her thumb. “I have been attending training from not just my pack,

but | paid a visit to most other important packs in the kingdom too. | was hoping to hear tales of how you took

girls to your bed and left them brokenhearted.

Eros leaned closer. “And?”

Olivia ccloser too and their noses were almost touching

“And | know that those girls are lying. You never touched them. Their lies are too obvious. You do not need

damsels in distress. You need someone who will be strong, and be beside you like an equal”

Eros smirked. “And you think you are a worthy candidate?”

Olivia flipped her hair. “I am the best. Test me, if you want, in any way you wish”

She added the last five words in a seductive voice and slowly raised her leg to place it on the armrest of the

chair, Eros was standing in front of. Then she placed another leg on the other armrest and threw her head back.

“I am ready for everything... she said, slowly falling on the table and laying her head on the numerous files.

| was feeling increasingly jealous of the girl and awkward that | would see Eros take another girl right in front of

my eyes. She was so confident of herself and her body.

My heart began to thunder in my chest and | suddenly felt short of breath. | didn’t want to see what would

happen next, | didn’t want to sit here and hear their lustful moans.

Eros had markedbut only because | had begged him to. | would be delusional to think he would ever want