The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros) novel Chapter 241

(Eden’s Pov)

Lyra heaved a breath of relief.

“I finally got to pull myself out of these,” she said as she shrugged off the hoodie and threw it to the side.

She flexed her muscles and gave me a smirk.

“We meet again, finally.” Lyra said with a smile.

It was alarming. The way she acted as if we just met over a friendly house dinner, as if she hadn’t just captured me moments ago, and where were the rogues who’d captured me? Also what has Olivia got to do with Lyra? Were they working together?

“What are you doing here?” I asked with a frown.

Somewhere at the back of my head, I knew I should still be on the run, because for as long as I can remember, Lyra has loathed me all her life. Talking with her wasn't a wise decision, but I had questions…

Lyra chuckled.

“Why do I need to explain myself to you?” She asked.

I scowled. “You and Alice disappeared. No one knew where you were.” I spat.

She laughed so hard that a tear streaked from her eyelid “Well, let's just say that my father kept me well hidden.”

Lyra was nothing short of an evil person right now. It showed in her demeanor.

I looked at her protruding belly “You’re also pregnant.” I said softly.

Lyra shrugged and her gaze fell on mine. “Just like you. “ She scoffed, and rubbed her stomach. “I think mine’s a bit shy. It's taking longer than expected. This is the sixth month.”

My eyes widened.

“That's a lot,” I said.

Lyra narrowed her gaze on me. “You weren't pregnant when I left. How far along are you?”

I smiled. “Four months.”

However, I kept the information about my contraction a secret.

There was a small pause between us, and in that moment, I felt a small feeling of understanding pass between us.

Maybe it was that motherly affection for our child that we both shared.

But as fast as it came, it went away because Lyra suddenly smirked. She pulled a knife from somewhere in her clothes, and I saw her eye color change slightly as her claws elongated. She began to circle me.

I should run. I know I should.

But what if I harm my child in the process? I knew I wasn't fit for a struggle. I was beginning to lose strength, and the contraction pain would come as quickly as it goes. I was still in pain and could only clench my fist tightly.