The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 161

Eros looked at me with surprise. “Eden, you’re still weak. You just woke up…”

“I don’t care,” I interrupted. “I need to see him. I need to interrogate him myself.” My resolve was firm “He put me in that coma and he surely knows where Alice and Lyra went.

“No Eden, you still need to rest, the stress will be too much for you to handle, let me handle this.” He said, looking at me like I was fragile. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Love, I feel strong enough, I have already wasted too much time lying dormant on this bed, I need to do something.” I paused and looked at him pleading. “Please Eros, let me do this, I need to get to the bottom of this, and I think if anyone can get him to talk, it would be me.” I said, caressing his face.

Eros shook his head and stood up from the bed. He started putting his shirt back on. “You need to rest,” he said, his voice soft yet firm.

I opened my mouth, ready to argue, I wanted to tell him I could handle it, that I needed answers. But before I could say. anything, the door opened, and two people walked in, a doctor and a nurse.

I sensed from their smell that they were werewolves, they must’ve been the ones taking care of me while was unconscious.

bedside Once they saw Eros, they bowed their heads in reverence. Eros nodded casually. The doctor and nurse moved to my where I laid and began checking my vitals. I stayed still as the nurse took my pulse and the doctor listened to my breathing through the stethoscope. They shared a knowing look, and both nodded with approval.

“You’re healing quickly,” the doctor smiled brightly “Your recovery is a miracle,”

“Does that mean I can go home?” I asked, hopefully.

The doctor ruffled his hair. “You have to stay just one more night to make sure everything’s stable, and you’ll be free to leave tomorrow.”

I was relieved, finally, I can get to my normal life. But as I looked up with happiness, he looked away quickly- like his mind was somewhere else. I knew something was off. I could feel it. He was holding something back from me, but what was it?

Before I could ask him what the problem was, the doctor and nurse finished their check up “Rest well, my Lady. Tomorrow, you’ll be on your way home.” they said, and left the room.

My lady? They just called me “My Lady“… because it was because of my relationship with Eros, the nephew to the King of the supernatural.

I shrugged, letting it go. As soon as the door was shut, I turned to Eros. “Okay, we’re alone. Talk to me, Eros. What are you not telling me?”

He looked at me, his eyebrows furrowed.

“What do you mean my love? Everything is fine.” He said, avoiding my gaze. But I was not having it. Something was wrong, and I needed to know.

“Love, don’t lie to me.” I said with a serious expression.

He sighed, breathing deeply “Okay, I’ll explain everything. But when we’re home.” He leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss on my forehead. “Get some sleep now,” he whispered gently, and I closed my eyes, drifting to sleep.

The next morning, the doctor cleared me to go, and I felt relieved, like I was alive again.

Later, my friends came by to see me. Beauty arrived first, her eyes were bright as she hugged me tightly.

“I missed you, Eden,” she whispered, pulling back with a wide smile. “I’m so happy that you’re back on your feet. I prayed to the moon goddess for your quick recovery. I’m so grateful to her for returning you back to us and giving you back your strength.” she said, pulling back from the embrace.

Adonis and Arthur walked in next, they brought balloons and a flower bouquet to celebrate my discharge from the hospital.

Arthur observed me from head to toe. “Are you sure you are strong enough to go

home?”

“Can’t you see Arthur? She looks brand new. She looks like… she has been reborn again.” Adonis chimed in.

I smiled at his words.

Then, my mom came. She cried with joy, and hugged me before kissing me gently on my forehead. “My sweet girl, you’re standing on your own two feet.” her voice cracked as she wept.

I wept too. It must have been very painful to my family and friends to see me unconscious for a long period, not knowing whether I’d make it or not.

It warmed my heart to see all of them, except Olivia and Nova. I thought this time they would come but they weren’t here. A frown was etched on my face, but everyone else was so cheerful.

I made a mental note to scold Nova later for not showing up, and as for Olivia, I’ll find a way to steal her chocolates when I go to see her at my mother’s house.

However, Eros was quiet through out the ride, he only squeezed hand assuredly.

Once we got home, and Eros carried me bridal style to our bedroom, he dropped me on the bed and turned to arrange some of his clothing that were in disarray. It seemed like he literally lived in the hospital with me.

Even now, he still could barely look me in the eyes. I was worried, and my stomach knotted, what could have gone wrong?

I went to where he was standing and wrapped my arms gently around him from behind.

He tensed but relaxed later.

“Eros,” I whispered, “please tell me what’s wrong. I can handle it.

He didn’t speak right away. I felt him take a deep breath. Then, he wiped his face, and I could sense him pondering of how to tell me what was weighing his mind.

“I’m so sorry, Eden,” he whispered, his voice filled with pain. “I couldn’t protect her.”

My heart skipped a beat. “Protect who?”

He finally turned to face me, his eyes red and full of pain. “Nova, she’s gone, Eden.”

I stared at him blankly, I couldn’t make sense of what he just said. “W–what do you mean?”

“She’s dead, Eden,” his voice broke.