The Alpha’s Regret Claiming His Luna novel Chapter 263

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Chapter 189: Lingering Hearts and Unwavering Devotion

Chapter 189: Lingering Hearts and Unwavering Devotion

(Rebecca’s POV)

It was just as I expected. I nodded and said calmly, “Yes, they severed their mate bond.”

Miranda’s relief was obvious. Her shoulders relaxed and a subtle smile played at the corners of her mouth.

I observed the change in her expression carefully. Then I asked bluntly, “Do you still have feelings for Alpha

Connor?”

Miranda was stunned. She clearly hadn’t expected me to be so direct about such a personal matter.

“Yes,” Miranda generously admitted after a moment’s pause. “It has never changed over these years.”

I was slightly surprised by her honesty. Most she–wolves would try to deflect or deny such feelings.

“You are truly a devoted person,” I said. “If I remember correctly, it’s been about seven years, right?”

“Yes,” Miranda lowered her eyes and responded softly. Her voice carried the weight of those long years.

I sighed inwardly. It wasn’t easy to love someone wholeheartedly for so long.

But mate bonds and feelings weren’t something that could be achieved with persistence alone. Love required

mutual connection, not just one–sided devotion.

“But…” I smiled carefully. “Alpha Connor still loves Olivia very much. I think they might reconcile their mate

bond.”

Miranda’s smile disappeared from her lips instantly. Her amber eyes sharpened with concern.

“How so?” she asked, leaning forward slightly.

“Their severed bond was actually due to hidden reasons,” I explained. “It wasn’t because they stopped loving

each other or grew tired of their connection.”

Miranda’s brow furrowed as she listened intently.

“Frederick Warner, the Rivers pack’s illegitimate son, knew that Olivia was Connor’s weakness,” I continued. ”

Frederick kidnapped Olivia and almost killed her several times.”

Miranda’s eyes widened in shock.

“Olivia was shot by Frederick’s mercenaries not long ago and is still recovering in the hospital, I finished.

“Such a thing actually happened!” Miranda exclaimed, her hand flying to her throat.

“Alas…” I sighed heavily. “Fortunately, Frederick has now been brought to justice.”

Miranda frowned deeply. Her face grew grave as she seemed lost in thought.

I could see her mind racing, processing this new information about Connor and Olivia’s situation.

“Miranda,” I looked at her with a serious expression. “Feelings and mate bonds cannot be forced”

Miranda forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “I know, but…”

She paused for a moment, gathering her thoughts before continuing,

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“I really can’t let go. This time I came back to the territory, I want to fight for myself.”

Her voice grew more determined. “They have already severed their mate bond, so pursuing Connor now doesn’t count as interfering in their relationship.”

I looked at Miranda, hesitating to speak. The words of discouragement sat heavy on my tongue.

Miranda knew what I wanted to say. It was nothing more than advising her to give up.

She had already tried to give up seven years ago. But she had been unable to let go all these years.

A few years ago, after graduating from a top ten world–renowned university, she refused to go home and inherit the family business. Instead, she chose to start her own business and create her own fashion brand.

In recent years, her company had developed well overseas and had already gone public. Now, she was confident enough, excellent enough, and enough of a match for Connor Rivers.

She had inquired about Olivia’s recent situation as soon as she returned to the territory. When she learned that Olivia was just a small lawyer with no fame, Miranda breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that I couldn’t persuade her, I stopped trying. Some battles had to be fought, even if the outcome seemed predetermined.

I only knew because I had a close friend who knew Miranda’s best friend at the time. Once, when we were having afternoon tea, that friend accidentally let it slip.

Miranda was very proud. She was the daughter of the prestigious Silverridge pack, a she–wolf that many alphas couldn’t win even if they loved her.

I wasn’t the type to spread gossip. I had promised Miranda’s friend not to tell anyone, so even though I knew about it, I had never told anyone, including Lily and Olivia.

At that time, I only knew that Miranda had been rejected. But I didn’t know the reason why Connor had rejected Miranda.

In other words, didn’t know that the she–wolf Connor cared for was my best friend, Olivia.

Later, when Olivia and Connor formed their mate bond, Miranda had already been abroad for several years. I thought that Miranda might have forgotten Connor long ago, so there was even less need to mention it,

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