Alpha’s Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left novel Chapter 64

(Audrey’s POV)

The scene before me was something out of a nightmare.

Nathan had Arthur pinned against the wall, his forearm pressed firmly against Arthur’s chest. Nathan’s steel-grey eyes blazed with unrestrained fury, his entire wolf energy barely contained. Arthur, despite being restrained, snarled fiercely, his dark eyes filled with equal parts rage and frustration. Neither of them seemed willing to back down.

“You think you can lecture me?” Nathan’s voice was sharp, every word dripping with venom. “You don’t deserve her! You fail her over and over, and you still dare to call her your mate?”

Arthur growled low in his throat, his wolf simmering just below the surface. “Audrey is my marked mate. She belongs to my pack, under my protection. You wouldn’t understand what that means.”

Nathan pushed harder, his muscles taut with strain. “Protection?” The word came out like a snarl. “You call this protection? Letting her lose everything because of you? Neglecting her while your attention is glued to someone else?” He leaned in closer, his voice dropping into something darker. “You’re not an Alpha. You’re just a selfish wolf who can’t even protect his own pups.”

My heart clenched violently. My breathing hitched as Nathan’s words stabbed deeper than any silver could. In that moment, the secret I was carrying-my lost pup-wrenched at my soul like an unbearable weight.

“Stop!” My voice broke through the tension, but it sounded weaker than I’d hoped. Both turned to look at me, their expressions a mix of surprise and anger.

Arthur’s growl deepened, his attention now completely on me. “Audrey,” he snapped, his tone harsh. “What are you doing? Standing there like you’re on his side?” His eyes pierced into mine, filled with accusation that I didn’t deserve.

“I’m not taking sides!” I forced myself to stand straighter, pain be damned. “But you two fighting like rogues in a hospital isn’t helping anyone.”

Nathan’s eyes softened briefly as they met mine, but his stance against Arthur didn’t waver. “Audrey, step back. I’ve dealt with wolves like him my whole life. He doesn’t deserve your concern.”

Arthur snarled at that, baring his teeth like he was seconds away from breaking completely free of Nathan’s hold. “Wolves like me?” His voice was sharp, venomous. “She’s my mate! Stay out of something that doesn’t concern you!”

“This concerns me!” Nathan pushed harder, and Arthur’s growl escalated into a dangerous vibration. “Because you’re failing her! You’ve been failing her for years!” He exhaled roughly, though his next words came quiet, cold. “Every moment you’ve wasted prioritizing that-” He cut off, his gaze flickering briefly to Victoria’s name unspoken, “-has been one more moment she’s suffered.”

I swallowed hard, trying to rein in my emotions. The guilt, the anger, the ache of the truth in Nathan’s words-it was all too much. “Stop it. Both of you!” I shouted, louder this time, and my voice cracked from the effort.

Nathan stepped back slightly, his jaw clenching as he finally released Arthur. Arthur straightened himself, rubbing his chest with a dark glare at Nathan. “You shouldn’t be here,” Arthur spat in Nathan’s direction. His gaze cut to me, burning as his dark eyes narrowed. “And you-why are you acting like he has a right to this fight? What’s between you two?”

The insinuation in his voice made me freeze. He truly thought…?

“Unbelievable,” I muttered bitterly under my breath. Meeting his piercing gaze, I said louder, “You don’t care for weeks, but the moment someone stands up for me, you suddenly want answers?”

His expression turned icy, his jaw tightening visibly. “Answer the question, Audrey,” Arthur demanded, his tone leaving no room for deflection.

I clenched my fists, my breathing uneven. “Nathan came because he was concerned. Unlike you, he actually noticed something was wrong.”

Arthur’s eyes flickered with something hard to read-pain, anger, fear-but his voice turned colder still. “So this concern is why you’re spending time with outsiders now? Studying their healing arts?”

My heart dropped. He knew. Of course he did.

“Good,” I shot back, my voice trembling but firm. “Maybe I’ll learn loyalty and care somewhere else, since I haven’t found it here.”

—

A new voice entered the chaos, dripping with malice.

“Well, isn’t this a dramatic little scene?”

Everyone turned as Victoria sauntered in, her posture impeccable, her blonde hair framing her smugly beautiful face. She assessed the situation with faux curiosity, her lips quirking into a cruel smile.

Gasps sounded from the other wolves nearby. Even Arthur looked stunned, his protectiveness rearing immediately.

Victoria’s eyes glinted with malice. “Do you hear her, Arthur? She’s heartless. She would really-“

“You are ridiculous,” I interrupted, my voice steady and cutting. “You can manipulate him and everyone else all you want, but not me. My aunt’s silver poisoning is critical. If she doesn’t get treatment immediately, this discussion becomes pointless.”

Victoria blinked, clearly thrown off-guard. “But… I-” She stammered before catching herself, her cheeks flushing faintly as her theatrics faltered.

With a dramatic sigh, she began gathering her things. “Fine,” she murmured, glancing at Arthur for approval. “I’ll move to a lower ward-anything for the pack.”

Arthur stepped between us, his tone frigid. “Enough, Audrey,” he said sharply. “The elders will move. Your aunt will have her VIP room in a few days.”

“No,” I responded, my voice steel. “It needs to be now.”

For a moment, it felt like time froze again. Arthur’s presence bore down like a storm, the tension between us stronger than ever.

I didn’t flinch. I wouldn’t back down this time. This wasn’t just about the room-it was about proving that Elder William’s death hadn’t shifted all pack resources into Victoria’s orbit.

“Now,” I repeated. The word was a challenge, daring him to cross another line.