SWNOVELS Chapter In Regret Novel 116
Chapter 100
Lorik froze, his eyes widening in shock. "But... my leg still hurts," he stammered, his voice tinged with desperation.
I frowned, puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor. "Lena, could you examine him?" I called to the healer, who had been standing quietly in the corner.
Lena nodded and approached the bed, her hands glowing softly as she began to assess Lorik's injury. As she worked, I placed my hand on his leg, slowly feeling my way towards the area where he claimed to be in pain.
"Where does it hurt?" I asked, my tone gentle yet firm. "And what kind of pain is it?"
Lorik remained silent, his jaw clenched as if struggling with some internal battle. I waited, my fingers tracing the contours of his leg, searching for any sign of injury.
After a long moment, Lorik finally spoke, his voice barely above a whisper. "Come closer... I'll tell you where it hurts."
The fluorescent lights of the hospital hallway flickered as I padded over to Lorik's bed, a little puzzled by the look of desperation in his eyes. He had always been strong, even in the face of adversity, but now, he seemed vulnerable, almost childlike in his plea for me to stay.
"Please, don't leave me," he whispered, his voice trembling slightly. "It hurts when you're not here."
I rolled my eyes, pushing away the flicker of concern that threatened to surface. His words felt too familiar, too practiced, like he was playing a part he knew all too well. "Lorik, you're just trying to manipulate me again," I said, my tone sharper than I intended. "If you lie to me one more time, I'll
never come back."
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His hand reached out, trying to grasp mine, but I stepped back, pulling away from his touch. Th look of desperation in his eyes intensified, but I was too angry to care. Without another word, I turned on my heel and left the room, the sound of his voice calling after me drowned out by the rage. burning in my chest.
As I walked away, a loud crash echoed from the room behind me. I paused for a split second, my heart skipping a beat, but I forced myself to keep walking. If Lorik thought he could manipulate me with his games, he was wrong. He needed to learn that I wouldn't be swayed by his pleas. Outside the hospital, the sun was just beginning to rise, casting a warm, golden glow over the city. driver was already waiting by the curb, the sleek black car shining in the early morning light. I After 1 Let Go My Alpha, He Kielt in Regret
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took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm of emotions swirling inside me, and slid into the backseat
Lena whispered "Shirley, are you sure you should leave him like that?" she asked, her voice soft. "Lorik's injury isn't just an excuse. He really does feel pain, especially when you're not around, You two are mates, after all. Being near each other might help ease his pain." Her words hit me like a punch to the gut. I had been so caught up in my anger that I hadn't considered the possibility that Lorik was telling the truth. A wave of guilt washed over me, and I frowned, trying to push it aside. "Lena, are you saying that I might have hurt him by leaving?" She nodded, her eyes filled with empathy. "It's possible. Mates have a bond that goes beyond the physical. You might be able to help him more than you think."
I sat in silence for a moment, the weight of her words settling over me like a heavy blanket. Lorik and I were connected in ways that went beyond the surface, and I couldn't ignore that. But the pain of his betrayal still stung, and I wasn't sure if I could forgive him just yet. After a long pause, I pulled out my phone and dialed Lorik's number. The phone rang only once before he answered, his voice low and muffled. "Shirley?"
His tone was laced with both hope and sadness, and it tugged at something deep inside me. But I couldn't let him off the hook that easily. "I'm working right now," I said, keeping my voice as neutral as possible. "I might come by later if I have time." There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and I could almost picture the way his shoulders would have slumped. But then, his voice brightened, and I could hear the smile in his words. "I'll wait for you, Shirley. Thank you."
I hung up the phone without another word, a strange mix of emotions churning inside me. I had meant to call him to apologize, but somehow, the words had never left my lips. Instead, I found myself more confused than ever.
The car pulled up to the shooting location, and I took a deep breath, trying to push my personal problems to the back of my mind. Today was important, and I couldn't afford to let anything distract me. I was here to film a commercial for a luxury car brand, and the stakes were high.
As I stepped out of the car, I noticed a crowd gathered around one of the trailers. A tall, broad-shouldered man was the center of attention, his laughter carrying over the chatter of the crew. When he turned and saw me, his eyes lit up, and he immediately made his way over.
"Miss Shirley! It's such an honor to work with you today," he said, his voice filled with genuine excitement.
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Theard a small scream erupt as he walked towards me.
oh my god, is that Leon? The captain of the Kings hockey team!"
"He just led his team to a championship the other day, right? I can't believe he's here."
"I'm going to faint, he's even more handsome in person than on TV......
Amidst the screams, Leon seemed a bit embarrassed. With a red face, he carefully looked at me, "Ms. Shirley, I would like to get acquainted with you, can you give me a chance?"