Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17

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1 spritzed it on my wrists and neck, grated for her thoughtfulness, Ramones I forgot how much Rachel had learned about welt solely since finding out about us.

Seriously, though, she said, her expression suddenly serious. You’re going to knock them dead Tonight. Show that Alphe jerk what bee missing

The Moonshade Bay Grand Hotel was ablaze with lights when my car pulled up to the entrance, I took a deep breath, squared my shoulders, and stepped out, immediately feeling the weight of dozens of eyes turning in my direction.

I held my head high as I walked into the ballroom, pretending not to note the whispers that followed me. Years of navigating wolf society had taught me how to maintain a facade of calm dignity, even when I could her every hurtful word.

“Isn’t that Iris Stone?”

“Alone again. Looks like the rumors are true…”

“I heard Sebastien Grey is filing for divorce…”

“What do you expect? She couldn’t even give him pups…”

If they only knew about the life growing inside me right now. But that was my secret to keep.

I accepted a glass of sparkling water from a passing waiter, pretending it was champagne. The crystal flute gave my hands something to do as I

circulated through the room, exchanging polite greetings with acquaintances while avoiding deeper conversations.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room shifted. A collective intake of breath, a ripple of movement as heads turned toward the entrance. I didn’t

need to look to know who had arrived, but I did anyway.

Sebastien stood in the doorway, devastatingly handsome in a perfectly tailored black suit. Beside him was a woman in a white dress that seemed slightly too–tight around the ankles, making her walk awkwardly.

I watched as Sebastien deliberately scanned the room, his gaze skipping over me as if I were invisible. The snub was intentional and public. A clear message to everyone watching: Iris Stone meant nothing to him.

The whispers grew louder.

“See? He already has someone new.”

“Poor Iris, no wonder she looks so desperate tonight.”

“That dress is a bit much, don’t you think? Trying too hard…”

I gripped my glass tighter, forcing my expression to remain neutral even as hurt and anger churned inside me. Is this what he wanted? To humiliate me in front of everyone?

‘Well, well, well. If it isn’t Iris Stone, all alone again.”

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Chapter 17

Tuned to find a woman, wearing a tight blue dress and a fake sympathet smile.

That woman’s keeping Sebastien company tonight, the continued, her volte dripping with false concern. If routs be in hard for you, showing

tip to there events by yourself.”

I’m perfectly capable of attending social functions alone, I replied coolly,But thank you for your concern.

She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a stage whisper. “You know, I heard the Grey family is really disappointed in you. If it weren’t for

William protecting you, you’d have been kicked out of the pack already,”

Something snapped inside me. All the humiliation, all the whispers, all the pretending – it was too much. Before I could think twice, 1 “accidentally‘ tipped my glass, sending sparkling water cascading down the front of her blue dress.

She gasped, jumping back. “You bitch! You did that on purpose!”

“Next time you open your mouth about me,” I said calmly, setting down my empty glass, “remember that I’m still a Grey by marriage, and 1

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