Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth by Aurora Starling

Chapter 264

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Or perhaps, once the pregnancy had run its course, my baby would be taken fromin the nof Noah finally

having his Nightcrest heir.

As we danced in silence, | becacutely aware of the eyes on us. Wolves from various packs, watching the

Alpha and Luna of Nightcrest with rapt interest. Swere smiling, others whispering behind their hands. |

swallowed hard.

“Everyone’s watching us,” | murmured, my eyes meeting a particularly interested

a nearby

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Noah's lips quirked into a small smile, his dimple appearing for a brief moment before flickering away. Let them

watch. It’s been a while since we've given them anything to talk about.”

| thought of the picture that had been leaked, of us cuddling in the hospital. The memory of that moment, of

feeling safe in Noah's arms, made my chest tighten. “What about that photo from the hospital?” | blurted out.

“That caused quite a stir.”

“Ah, yes,” Noah said, his voice softening. His eyes took on a faraway look, as if he too was remembering that

night. “I'm glad that moment was captured, actually. We don’t have many tender memories.”

His words hitlike a punch to the gut. He was right; most of our relationship had been tense from the

beginning. We had never been the media darlings that sAlpha and Luna pairs were. Noah had always

claimed to dislike public displays of affection, but...

A memory surfaced, unbidden. Noah and Zoe, years ago, laughing and kissing openly at a pack gathering before

their breakup. The image was crystal clear in my mind-Noah’s arms around her waist, both of them smiling

widely as they shared a passionate kiss in front of everyone.

He had never been shy about PDA with her. The realization stung-maybe it wasn’t PDA he disliked, just

particularly when it was with me.

I swallowed hard, fighting back the sudden wave of emotion. | needed a moment to breathe and think.

“I need to use the restroom,” | said abruptly, pulling away from Noah. The loss of his warmth was Immediate and

jarring. “Excuse me.”

| hurried across the room without another word, my heels clicking against the polished floor. The bathroom was

mercifully empty when | entered, the soft lighting a stark contrast to the bright ballroom.

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| leaned against the marble sink, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. My reflection in the mirror showed

flushed cheeks and bright eyes.

Suddenly, the door opened behind me, and I looked up to see Zoe entering. My shoulders slumped. Of all the

people to run into right now...

“Oh. Hannah,” Zoe said, her voice syrupy sweet. Her red dress seemed to glow under the bathroom lights,

making her look like ssort of succubus. “Are you alright? You look a bit flushed.”

| forced a smile, straightening my posture. “I'm fine, thank you. Just needed a moment away from the

crowd.”

Zoe nodded, moving to the mirror beside me. “Tellabout it.” As she touched up her lipstick, leaving a perfect

red rosebud on her lips, she said, “The gala is lovely, by the way.”