Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth (Hannah and Noah) novel Chapter 264

Chapter 0264 

Chapter 0264 

Or perhaps, once the pregnancy had run its course, my baby would be taken from me in the name of Noah finally having his Nightcrest heir. 

As we danced in silence, I became acutely aware of the eyes on us. Wolves from various packs, watching the Alpha and Luna of Nightcrest with rapt interest. Some were smiling, others whispering behind their hands. I swallowed hard. 

“Everyone’s watching us,” I murmured, my eyes meeting a particularly interested 

a nearby 

Noah’s lips quirked into a small smile, his dimple appearing for a brief moment before flickering away. Let them watch. It’s been a while since we’ve given them anything to talk about.” 

I thought of the picture that had been leaked, of us cuddling in the hospital. The memory of that moment, of feeling safe in Noah’s arms, made my chest tighten. “What about that photo from the hospital?” | blurted out. “That caused quite a stir.” 

“Ah, yes,” Noah said, his voice softening. His eyes took on a faraway look, as if he too was remembering that night. “I’m glad that moment was captured, actually. We don’t have many tender memories.” 

His words hit me like a punch to the gut. He was right; most of our relationship had been tense from the beginning. We had never been the media darlings that some Alpha and Luna pairs were. Noah had always claimed to dislike public displays of affection, but… 

A memory surfaced, unbidden. Noah and Zoe, years ago, laughing and kissing openly at a pack gathering before their breakup. The image was crystal clear in my mind–Noah’s arms around her waist, both of them smiling widely as they shared a passionate kiss in front of everyone. 

He had never been shy about PDA with her. The realization stung–maybe it wasn’t PDA he disliked, just particularly when it was with me. 

I swallowed hard, fighting back the sudden wave of emotion. I needed a moment to breathe and think. 

“I need to use the restroom,” I said abruptly, pulling away from Noah. The loss of his warmth was Immediate and jarring. “Excuse me.” 

I hurried across the room without another word, my heels clicking against the polished floor. The bathroom was mercifully empty when I entered, the soft lighting a stark contrast to the bright ballroom. 

I leaned against the marble sink, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. My reflection in the mirror showed flushed cheeks and bright eyes.