Mated to Her Alpha Instructor (Eileen and Regis) novel Chapter 168

Chapter 168

Mira, on the other hand, had completely adapted to life here. Her warm personality flourished–she constantly helped the wounded with small tasks,

bringing them water, changing bandages, keeping them company and lifting their spirits. The soldiers adored her, calling her the camp’s little sun. Seeing

her bustling about filled me with genuine happiness.

As for the observer Silas, he’d vanished for nearly a week after that inspection with Regis. Honestly, I was quietly relieved by his absence. Without someone

watching over my shoulder, I felt much more at ease. Though Silas appeared friendly and polite, his very presence was a source of pressure–he represented

the council, represented those who doubted me and waited for me to fail.

Regis and I maintained our rhythm of spending every other night together at the cabin. Those nights became my most treasured times. We would cook

together, sit by the fire and talk, sharing our daily experiences. Then we’d fall asleep in each other’s arms, finding the deepest peace in that embrace.

What warmed me most was how completely the medical station’s warriors and staff had accepted me. Even though the mark on my neck clearly proclaimed my future as Luna, they didn’t distance themselves because of it. Instead, they respected my medical skills and efforts all the more. One older warrior had

told me, “Status is one thing. Ability is another.”

That comment stayed with me for a long time.

But tonight, I couldn’t go to the cabin. Regis had an emergency meeting at the training camp and couldn’t get away–we’d have to postpone our night together. I understood, even volunteered to stay at the dormitory so he could focus on his duties.

I just hadn’t expected tonight to be so difficult.

The baby was unusually restless. I could feel a light fluttering, like small waves rippling through me. It wasn’t pain, but a strange sensation–my child reminding me of their presence, seeking some kind of comfort.

I tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

Eventually I gave up, pulled on my robe, and walked into the common room. Night air slipped through the window cracks, carrying the crisp scent of the forest. I moved quietly, one hand on my belly, humming a tuneless melody to soothe the baby.

“Be good, little one,” I whispered. “Mama’s tired and needs rest. Your father’s busy too. When he comes back, we’ll all sleep soundly, all right?”

That’s when I heard it.

Soft, muffled, but unmistakable in the night’s silence–something between a whimper and broken murmuring.

I followed the sound. It was coming from Nina’s room.

My heart clenched. Nina’s room was usually deathly quiet; she was always so silent it was as if she didn’t exist. But now, weak light leaked from under het door, along with those unsettling sounds.

I hesitated, then walked to her door and knocked gently.

“Nina? Are you all right?”

No response.

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The whimpering continued, growing more urgent. I caught fragments of words-“Don’t… please… don’t do that…”

My hand was already on the doorknob. I knew this was wrong, that I shouldn’t intrude on someone’s privacy. But the desperation and fear in those sounds

made it impossible to walk away.

The door wasn’t locked.

I pushed it open slowly. The sight before me made me gasp.

Nina was curled in the corner of her room, back against the wall, arms wrapped around her knees. Her long hair hung disheveled over her shoulders, her face streaked with tears. But what truly alarmed me was her expression–vacant, hollow, as if she were seeing something terrible that I couldn’t.

“Don’t do that…” she mumbled, her voice shaking and fractured. “Please… I’ll be good… don’t…”

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