The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 71

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“You are going through the shifting. The first shift, especially for late bloomers, is always painful. But it will last the longer you try to deny it. Accept the pain, embrace it, and tell your wolf that you’re eager to meet her.”

“What?” I asked in shock but he only replied,

“Do it” and then added under his breath, “You are a warrior, prove it.”

Something about the way he said those words gave me a newfound confidence. I dug my hands into the soil, yanking off the grass and plants as my tiny fingers sunk into the hard ground.

“Focus on the fact that you are going to meet your wolf soon. Focus on that. Endure the pain

It will

go away, soon. I’m going to meet my wolf, Tiara soon

I rolled on the forest floor through the grass and tried to get up but my knees felt weak and I slumped back to the ground again.

My breathing was labored, and I was feeling nervous and annoyed. Eros put a hand on my back to calm me and spoke in a calm voice.

“You are strong. Eden. You can do it. When you shift, you want to be comfortable, and your dress is a bit tight.”

He tried to help me but I let out a scream. I just wanted him to detach my bones from my body because every s them was hurting.

single one of

Eros took a pause and replied, “There is not much I can do. Perhaps, your clothing is restricting your wolf. Do you want me

to take it off?”

I couldn’t even think of decency at this moment. All my mind was focused on getting rid of the pain. So, I screamed. “Do it”

Eros fumbled a bit but his hands found the hook of the dress and the zipper and pulled it down, stopping at the waist where the zipper ended.

I immediately felt the cold air brush my skin and the pain alleviated a bit. I was feeling feverish and was sweating so air helped a bit.

“Take it off” I screamed and he pulled it off my legs as writhed on the ground, covering myself in mud.

Next, he reached for the chemise that covered my torso and thighs and attempted to take it off.

the cool

But the fabric got stuck while taking out and it felt as if he was choking me. A wave of irritation swept up my head and I didn’t know when I opened my mouth wide and bit him hard.

My teeth sunk into his flesh but he didn’t even utter a word, nor shake me away.

Biting into his hand helped as my scream was muilled and I tried to fight the pain ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

He had only stilled for a moment, but let me bite into his hand to fight the pain before I loosened my grip. Afterward, he took the chemise off and pushed the hair aside while blood dripped down…

“Better?” He asked, and I did feel much better.

The clothes had been too tight and my bones immediately felt a bit more free, but my bra and panties were still intact.

I felt my chest tightening and tried to claw at my chest, but my hands could not stay still. My fingers were shaking as I tried to reach for the bra and take it off.

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Eros was watching me struggle, and I simply eyed him. “What are you staring at? Help me!” He blinked, but moved forward to reach for my panties also. His fingers brushing my skin as he tore the flimsy fabric off in an instant.

I felt myself lulling to sleep as the wind breeze felt chilly against my naked skin. Eros fumbled with the clasp of my bra and swore under his breath.

“Why the fuck do you wear something so complex”

I would have told him the bra hook at the back was only there for an added layer of security should the little clasps come off while running or doing any physically intense activity.

But I was to

was too busy fighting the sleep and pain.

He fumbled with the buttons and the clasp for a moment and when he could not, he simply yanked that piece of fabric off my body.

But his words had made sense. I did feel that my clothes were stopping me from transforming and, despite being naked in front of the now Hybrid King; I felt very safe.

Eros slowly pulled my head on his lap and murmured. “Your beautiful wolf is soon going to emerge.”

And then I felt something transform into me. There was that voice in my head, Tiara’s.

At that instant, I found myself covered in fur, my hands replaced with strong feet and my mouth elongated into a muzzle.

But before I could rejoice in the glory of having transformed, my spine seemed to crack under the pressure and I fell back to the ground again..

“Hey, it’s okay, you are alright” Eros reached for me and pulled me into his lap.

I opened my eyes and felt him caressing my cheek.

Wait.

Did I shift

or not?

I slowly raised my hand to see that I had turned human again.

Tears stung in my eyes. I had failed to shift into my wolf.

My eyes held a questioning gaze as I looked up at Eros. He stroked my check. “You did fine. Don’t worry, you are just tired.”

I asked, “Did you did you see my

Wolf?”

Eros hesitated a bit and answered, “You’re simply too tired, Eden Let me get you inside your r

your room.”

He took his coat off, which was way big for me, and draped it around my body. The pain had disappeared, but now there was. just a dull ache in my body and bones.

I didn’t have much energy to argue with him, so I let him gather me in a heap and lift me up in his arms.

By the time he walked back into the mansion grounds, everybody was staring at the two of Us.

Arthur’s eyes

fell on us and he registered the way I was draped in Eros” coat and my hair disheveled. He came forward and

looked at me in concern.

“Eden, what happened to you? Are you okay?”

I gave him a tired smile, “Yes, I am”

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I tried to answer further and explain the situation, but Eros gave him a curt reply.

“She just went through her first shift”

At that, Arthur’s face brightened, and he sighed in relief.

“Oh wow, that is great to hear.

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Eve came running towards us after hearing the commotion and tried to hide her jealousy as she saw me lying in Eros‘ arms and wearing nothing except his coat.

I would have enjoyed the look on her face as she tried to connect the dots and assumed I and Eros just had sex in the forest. abandoning her and the ball in the mansion.

She regained her composure and quickly stepped beside Eros “Oh, she looks hurt. Is she alright?”

Eros began walking inside with me still in his embrace, but Eve stayed close. “Yes, she just had her first shift.” Eros spoke, and understanding dawned on her that nothing had happened between us. Her shoulders sagged in relief and Eve tried to speak words of comfort to me, but Eros‘ embrace was the only thing that soothed my pain.

She walked with us all the way to my room and realized that I was living in a room that was luxurious and filled with fine furniture, not some lowly servant quarters like she would have expected.

Eros put me on the bed and Eve hastily helped pull the sheets on my body so as to not let him spend more time with me.

Arthur came running in, afterwards. “I am sorry to inform you, King, but the alphas are waiting for the meeting you wanted to have today.”

Eros‘ brows furrowed as he looked at me “Well, maybe we can have the meeting later. She is sick and I don’t want to find her. writhing in the forest again”

Was he beginning to care for me?

Either

way, I spoke. “Please, go and attend your meetings. I will rest and call Glinda if I need something.”

Eve hastily jumped forward, “Yes, my King. I’ll stay with her if you want. She needs to know what is going on with her body and mind. Also, it’ll be best if a girl and fellow werewolf did that with her, you know…she might not be comfortable talking about whatever she is going through with a male.”

“No, that is not…” I began, but she hastily added, “Please, trust me on this King. I will ensure she does not get out of the bed.” Eros gave me a tired smile and walked away as the door closed behind him.