Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Iris’s POV

My phone buzzed against the coffee table, interrupting the rare

moment of peace I’d found in my Blue Harbor apartment. I glanced at

the screen, noticing a social media notification. Jennifer Watson had

posted something new. I hesitated before tapping on it, already

sensing it would be something designed to get under my skin.

I was right.

The photo showed Sebastien and Megan at Moonlight Lounge, their

faces illuminated by the bar’s dim lighting. They were looking at each

other with what appeared to be intense intimacy. My stomach

tightened as I scrolled through the comments.

“Alpha and Luna, a perfect match!”

“Finally back with someone worthy of his bloodline.”

“This is how it should have been all along.”

I let out a cold laugh. Jennifer knew exactly what she was doing,

posting this for me to see. Without hesitation, I tapped the like

1/5

Chapter 44

button. Let her think I was unbothered. These childish tactics weren’t

going to work on me anymore.

I set my phone down and leaned back against the couch. God, I was

tired. Not just physically, but deep in my bones. The kind of

exhaustion that comes from carrying too many secrets and fighting

too many battles.

I turned off the lights and lay down, staring at the ceiling as darkness

enveloped the room. Sebastien’s life wasn’t my concern anymore.

Whatever he did with Megan or any other female wolf was his

business now.

His words from the other night echoed in my head: “Not liking just

means not liking.” I’d overheard him saying that to his grandfather

outside the study at Grey Manor. The memory still stung, but it also

reinforced my decision to leave. There was no point holding onto

someone who had never wanted me in the first place.

I closed my eyes, feeling surprisingly calm. This was the right path-

focusing on my career, building a life for myself and my unborn child in the human world. For once, I fell asleep without tossing and

turning, free from the weight of trying to please someone who would

never be pleased.

215

Chapter 44

Morning sunlight filtered through my specially designed privacy

curtains, casting a warm glow across my bed. I allowed myself a few

moments of peaceful half–sleep, savoring the quiet. No staff moving

around, no pack members to face, no cold husband to avoid. Just me.

I finally pushed myself up, stretching my arms above my head. My

muscles felt loose, relaxed after the first decent night’s sleep I’d had

since leaving Grey Manor.

In the bathroom, I brushed my teeth and washed my face, studying

my reflection. I looked… different. Calmer. More myself. I applied

minimal makeup–just enough to look professional–and pulled my

hair into a neat ponytail.

Back in my bedroom, I selected a navy blue blouse and tailored pants.

that were both professional and comfortable. The outfit was practical

too–designed with quick release seams that would allow for

emergency shifting if needed. Living among humans meant planning

for every contingency.

I packed my work materials neatly into my leather bag, double-

checking that I had everything I needed for the day’s designs. As I

prepared to leave, a strange lightness filled my chest. I didn’t have to

report my whereabouts to anyone. Didn’t have to worry about

disappointing the Grey family or living up to impossible standards.

I caught myself smiling in the mirror by the front door. “New day, new

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify