Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 77

Chapter 77

Iris’s POV

The soft hum of the car engine was the only sound breaking the

silence as we left the Lowell estate. I sat rigidly in the back seat,

keeping as much distance from Sebastien as the confines of the car

would allow.

I rolled down the window, letting the cool night air whip through my

hair. The breeze felt cleansing against my skin, washing away the

suffocating atmosphere of the evening.

“At least the wind keeps me awake,” I muttered, more to myself than

to Sebastien.

My thoughts drifted back to the Lowell estate, replaying the evening

like a bad movie. Sebastien’s possessive behavior, the way he’d used

me as a prop in his social game, the calculated kiss that still burned

on my lips. God, would I ever be free of this man? Every time I

thought I was breaking away, something pulled me back into his

orbit.

I stared out at the passing trees, dark shadows against the night sky.

We were climbing the winding road up the mountainside, probably

taking the scenic route back rather than the direct highway. The

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longer, more isolated path. Of course.

My hand unconsciously went to my stomach. Seven weeks now. Still

barely showing, but my whole future was growing inside me. A future

I refused to let Sebastien control.

As the car rounded another bend, the city lights spread out below us,

twinkling like fallen stars. Something solidified in me at that moment

-a decision I’d been dancing around for too long.

“Enough,” I thought, straightening my shoulders. “I can’t keep living

in this limbo. It’s time to end this charade once and for all.”

I cleared my throat. “Stop in the city center when we get there. I’ll get

out there.”

Sebastien’s eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, catching mine for a

brief moment. “It’s late.”

“I’m aware of what time it is,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “I’d just

prefer not to spend another minute with you than necessary. This

whole evening has been suffocating enough.”

He didn’t respond, his profile stoic as he continued driving.

I took a deep breath. Might as well get it all out now. “Actually, since

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we’re here, when are we going to finish the paperwork? Tomorrow

works for me. The sooner we make this official, the better for both of

us.”

The silence that followed was deafening. I watched Sebastien’s

knuckles whiten as his grip on the steering wheel tightened. His face

remained impassive, but something cold flashed in his eyes when

they met mine in the mirror.

Without warning, he swerved to the shoulder of the road and

slammed on the brakes. I lurched forward, barely catching myself on

the back of the front seat.

“What the hell?” I gasped, my heart hammering against my ribs.

“What’s the rush, Iris? Eager to run back to Lowell?” he said, his voice

frighteningly calm.

I steadied myself, refusing to be intimidated. “That’s not what this is

about. The point is, when are we going to finalize the paperwork?

Tomorrow would be best.” I stared directly into his eyes, not backing

down:

“Is that what you were discussing with Ethan tonight?” he asked, his

voice dropping to a dangerous softness. “Planning your next move while still wearing my ring?”

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I felt heat rise to my cheeks. “Don’t twist this around. You’ve wanted

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