The Beta’s Regret

I almost slowed down completely and stood stupidly by a green bush, wondering about what Eros thought of me.

But Olivia called me up from a little farther ahead, “Eden, come on. What are you waiting for?”

I looked up and replied. “Nothing” and joined her shortly.

“Don’t worry Most late bloomers get to meet their wolf. In fact, heard of someone who awakened their wolves when they almost reached the age of 30” she said, patting my back reassuringly.

Her statement was no help. I wondered if there was something we, Eros, Arthur, Adonis, Lyra, Tom. if they was something we did to warrant this punishment from the moon goddess.

“Oh don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Even if you awaken the wolf late, nobody is going to laugh at you” she said again.

But on another note, was she dismissing me as a potential threat because she realized that I had trouble shifting?

She was there at the party when Eros found me writhing on the ground and took me to my room.

Certainly, words would have slipped also that I was a late bloomer. That could explain why she was suddenly being sweet to me. Though her kindness felt more like pity to me.

I tried t to keep a straight face as we completed the lap and reached Arthur a few minutes later.

By the time we got to him, I was panting and gasping for breath felt so exasperated that I looked for a tree to lean on.

Meanwhile, Olivia looked like she had not even walked a few meters much less jogged the entire lap with me.

She stood happily chatting with Arthur as they both took a sip from their bottles and then competed with each other to find. out who had the biggest biceps.

That scene was a little amusing and I grabbed a towel, slowly wiping out the sweat, as Arthur gave her a few tips too

I noticed the way she easily slipped her hand in his when she almost lost her balance while trying to do a difficult step.

Sigh.

She was not at fault if I was a weak girl. I was a weak girl before Eros came into the picture in my other life. I should focus was on me becoming strong and not get jealous of her good looks, physique, and confidence.

Now the sun had risen up and we were feeling the heat as we trained on the open ground. I saw a few servants pass by and they all bowed politely to Arthur and also Olivia.

A few looked at me, and merely smiled or just walked away. Maybe, I was the real odd one here.

Arthur’s gaze fell on me and he asked, “Should we call it a day already? You seen a little tired.”

I took a sip from the bottle, not wanting to give up so easily though my feet had begun to ache a little.

“No, we can move to the next workout if you wish.”

Olivia looked at me with approval “She is right. Don’t you undermine her”

Arthur made a face. “Now you girls are just ganging up against me.”

I smiled as Olivia came near me to stand beside me and slap my shoulder

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“You just wait till the treaty is signed. Once I marry Eros and move in here, we both are going to make you do a hundred laps”

She turned to look at me with an excited smile, “Right girl?”

My lips stayed glued. How could she say that? Then something caught my eye in the far back. A wall of muscle was walking. towards us, and my attention slowly drifted to him.

I could only stare at him.

He was the man who always made my breath hitch whenever he showed up.

From the hallway that opened up to the front yard. I saw Eos walking forward. He was on the phone, talking to someone, and was oblivious to my presence.

I simply kept looking at him as he strode forward with a relaxed posture. His hair looked wet, and he was roaming his hands through those soft, silky strands while taking slow strides.

But that was not what had me gawking at him. He was also in gym wear and goodness he looked fine.

The black t–shirt perfectly covered his broad chest and seemed like it was tailor made to fit his body. And those black gym shorts showed how perfectly sculpted his entire body..

How could someone look like they spent all their day working in the office, yet look as if they had been sweating tirelessly in the gyn

Fros disconnected the call and slipped the phone into his pockets as he reached the door. I was standing a little to the side.

All this time, Olivia was talking excitedly with Arthur, who responded kindly to her. I doubted Arthur would ever be rude to

anyone

He was always sweet and caring, just like my mother. He was a nice person to hang around with.

Eros walked down the small flight of stairs, and Arthur bowed to him almost instinctively “Good morning, King”

Olivia perked up upon seeing Eros and she, too, immediately bowed.

“Good morning. King”

I noticed that she bowed a bit too low for Eros, giving him a nice view of her bosorn that threatened to spill out of her sports bra.

Eros smiled at them both and replied, “No need to be so formal

Arthur smiled in return, but Olivia immediately sprang up towards him, taking his words to heart. She went near hinand began talking to him softly, blushing a little.

Arthur got busy on his phone while the two talked, and I noticed the way Eros did not step aside from her.

She was whispering slowly and even reached for his hair to brush off the few drops of water trickling down his face.

Olivia seemed too confident of her marriage with Eros now that she sensed I was weak, both physically and mentally.

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I want to be wanted by him.

Arthur had gotten a call, so he was busy talking to someone and the duo on the other side kept talking.

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I simply decided to leave them, and continue the training. I would not sit here and watch the two unfit lovebirds indulge in

PDA

Thus, I cleared my throat and walked towards Arthur.

“Hey, I think you are going to be busy. So I think we can work out tomorrow.”

Arthur looked up at me and gave me a small smile. “Yes, I am sorry. I have to finish some tasks and also go round to the pack house.”

I nodded in understanding “Okay,

Arthur showed me his phone. “You have my number. Feel free to call me or message me if you need anything.”

“Sure” I said and went back to collect my bottle and towel from the side. And when I looked up, my gaze met that of Eros.

His blue eyes were staring at me and I felt as if I was trapped in his gaze. Those eyes shimmered lightly, the sun’s rays falling on the blue specks and making his eyes look even more mesmerizing.

But after I got over the fact that he was looking at me, I noticed a bit too late that his gaze did not hold an

affection.

It was cold, distant and remote, just like him.

any

warmth or

Maybe he was not happy that I had not greeted

him. So I gave a short bow and greeted him ‘Good morning, your highness”

Eros did not respond, but neither did he look away. His gaze was unnerving, and I promptly began walking away, not wanting to be around if he was still being rude.

I had only taken a few steps forward when Olivia suddenly remembered that I existed. She called out my name shortly.

“Hey Eden, we are not done yet.”