Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35

By late afternoon, I was satisfied with my progress and decided to take a shower The Hot water washed are the dog there longer than necessary, enjoying the simple luxury of privacy.

Wrapped in a towel, I studied my reflection in the bathroom mirror. My body hadn’t changed much yet–fusta dight oftness am that only I would notice. I ran my hand over my stomach, thinking about the little life growing inside me

“No morning sickness, no cravings,” I whispered to my reflection. Sometimes I wonder if you’re even really in the

It was strange carrying a child that gave so few signs of its existence. A wolf pregnancy, my research told me, was different for dow pregnancies in subtle ways. The baby developed faster in some respects, slower in others. And sometimes, the mother effectively–an evolutionary protection mechanism, they said.

had the signs are

I dressed carefully, choosing a white waist–cinching dress that made me feel feminine and confident. Rachel would approve the readers telling me to wear more colors, to stop hiding behind neutral tones.

As I applied a light layer of makeup, I checked the time. I’d better leave soon if I wanted to meet Rachel on time. She hated wating erectaly

when food was involved.

I grabbed my purse and a light jacket, then headed for the elevator. The doors opened smoothly, and I stepped inside, pressing the button for

the parking garage.

When the elevator stopped and the doors slid open, the metallic scent hit me first. Blood. Fresh blood

I froze, every wolf instinct suddenly on high alert. There, sprawled across the concrete floor of the garage, was my elderly neighbor is doties were torn, his body covered in blood, and deep gashes marked his chest. He was breathing, but barely

“Sir!” I rushed to his side, dropping to my knees beside him. What happened? Can you hear me?

A low, rumbling growl echoed from somewhere in the shadowy corner of the garage. Not human. Not entirely wall either. I knew that sound–a wolf in half–shift, caught between forms. Dangerous. Unstable.

My head snapped up, scanning the darkness. At the far end of the garage, two glowing eyes flashed briefly then vanished–the unmistakable luminescence of wolf eyes in the dark.

“Who’s there?” I called out, my voice steadier than I felt.

No answer, just another growl, closer this time.

I looked down at my neighour. His eyes fluttered open, trying to focus on my face. His lips moved, but no sound came out. I learned closer.

“Don’t… His voice was barely a whisper.

A gust of wind carrying a wolf’s scent rushed past me. I whipped around, but saw only a blur of movement. Claw marks word the corners wall to my right–fresh marks, made by something much larger than a normal wolf.

My heart hammered in my chest. I needed to get the man help, but I could leave him here with whatever was unkling in the shadows

The elevator dinged behind me, and I spun around, ready to defend myself and the man.

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Chapter 35

“Oh my God! Iris!” Rachel’s shocked voice filled the garage as she stepped out. Her eyes widened at the bloody scene before her be the

happened?”

‘Someone attacked him,” I said quickly.

A crash from the far corner of the garage interrupted me. We both turned toward the sound, but saw nothing except a toppled trash can and what looked like bloody paw prints leading toward an exit door.

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