Alpha Kael’s Regret (Lisa) novel Chapter 78

Lisa’s POV_

The moment I pushed the door open, I knew that something was wrong.

There was light spilling out from under the bedroom door. A soft, flickering glow, like candlelight. My stomach twisted. My heart beat faster. My palms felt cold.

I walked closer, slowly, each step feeling like I was dragging my own weight through thick and choking air. Sierra’s voice echoed in my mind.

Be careful.

I don’t want to believe what I am sensing, I replied. But I have to see.

I reached out with shaking fingers and pushed the door open.

And then my world shattered.

Rylan was there.

On the bed.

With a woman.

She was naked under the sheets. Her dark hair was tousled. Her lips were swollen. Rylan was shirtless. He was only wearing his boxers. His mouth was on her neck. His hands were tangled in her hair. The blanket barely covered them.

I stood frozen. For a second, I couldn’t breathe.

The woman noticed me first. She let out a soft and fake gasp and pulled the blanket up, covering her chest. “Oh,” she said in a breathy voice, as if she were confused. “Who… who is that?”

Rylan turned.

His eyes met mine.

They were blank.

As if he didn’t recognize me.

As if I wasn’t the woman he kissed just moments ago. As if I wasn’t the girl who trusted him.

My voice came out like a blade. “Rylan.”

He blinked.

Then something flickered across his face. I could see realization and guilt in his expression.

He stood up quickly. His eyes were wide. “Lisa? Lisa, wait…”