Lennox’s POV
“Keep shut, Anita, just keep shut!” I snapped in anger and frustration.
Anita’s eyes widened in shock. I had never spoken to her like this before, but today, I did and I didn’t regret it. I was furious, not just at her, but at myself.
I had hit Olivia.
What the hell was I thinking? Had I lost my damn mind? How could I have let myself be provoked into striking her?
My wolf howled angrily inside me, and where I stood, I felt so ashamed of myself. I looked at my brothers, Levi and Louis, and they had a blank look on their faces. But without saying a word, I turned around and left the dining table.
Reaching my chambers, I paced around my room, running al
what I did.
through my hair. I regretted
Yes, I wanted Olivia to suffer for what she said to me all those years ago–for the pain she caused me. But not like this. Never like this. I had never imagined hurting her with my own. hands.
Damn it!
A knock landed on the door, and by the comforting smell of flowers, I knew it was my mother. She had been out of the pack for some weeks and had only returned last night.
Sighing softly, I composed myself. “Come in, Mother”
The door opened, and she stepped inside. I forced a weak smile. “Good morning, Mother,” I greeted.
“Morning, Alpha Lennox,” she replied, bowing slightly, and I frowned.
“Mother, you know you shouldn’t be doing that. I am your son. You are my mother
She smiled. “But that doesn’t change the fact that you are still an Alpha–you and your brothers,” she said.
I sighed. I knew there was no need to argue with Mother; she always won every argument. “Can we talk?” Mother spoke, sounding serious.
I nodded and showed her the seat.
She nodded and took a seat while I sat on the bed, across from her, her sharp eyes scanning my face.
18 Regrets
“I was passing by the dining hall earlier,” she said, her tone calm, but I could hear the disappointment in it. “I saw everything. Lennox.”
My chest tightened, and I clenched my fists. I knew what was coming.
“I saw the way you slapped Olivia,” she continued, her voice laced with disappointment. “Your wife. Your Luna.”
I looked away, unable to meet her gaze. “It was a mistake.” I admitted, my voice rough. “I–I lost control.”
Mother sighed, shaking her head. “Lennox, I did not raise my sons to be weak men who let their anger rule them. You are an Alpha, but more than that, you are a husband. A leader. Do you have any idea what you’ve done?”
Shame clawed at my chest. I had told myself that I wanted Olivia to pay for what she did years ago, for the pain she caused me–but never like this. Never with my own hands. My wolf growled. inside me, still furious–not at Olivia, but at myself.
“I know,” I muttered. “I regret it.”
Mother tilted her head, studying me. “Regret is not enough.”
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