Bad Love An Alpha’s Regret

Chapter 97

Aaron leans back against the door. A living, breathing wall of

rage and protection.

Not for the first time, I wonder at the combination.

“Thank you for attending tonight,” I tell him. “If I’m being honest, I was nervous about you being here. I thought it might prompt more questions and contention, but I think it helped to smooth things over. I appreciate you doing that.”

He nods. “While you rule, I see no reason for us to break the

peace.”

While you rule…

“And if I wasn’t Alpha?”

He shrugs. “That might change things.” He tilts his head. “That should please you. I’ve let your brother and other packmates know that too tonight. You’re the one holding the peace in place, Leah. I could give a shi t about your brother or packmates.”

It’s a courtesy, he’s extending.

But when I’m gone…

“Why do you look sad?” he asks.

I blink back the tears I feel forming. “I’m not.”

this wolf knows me too well.

not worth your tears,

that female Marla. I’m in

it was a

thought

her or kil led her.” He

with pity. “Maybe that was always

that my brother would

Liam first through the door. Liam

to protect me.

that can

about it. “On that…we

me across the room, his eyes blazing gold.

more things

my temperature

Already

my thighs gets wet.

he knows

I shake my head. “Aaron,

can. And really

forever but it’s only been a few

really go. Boxes are still stacked up and this

particularly spacious.

out. One grabs my hip and pulls me in. The other tangles in my hair, dislodging all the

pins and clips.

mn it, Aaron.”

left it

Ever ar rogant.

lips brush mine and I know this is