ALPHA'S ENDLESS REGRET: After The Barren Luna's Leave novel Chapter 87

All I could do was stare at Haelor, mouth open and wonder what the hell was wrong with him. I’d never seen him act this way before.

He was always so stoic and calm, never quite acting out of character. This…this was just unexpected.

Even Froste looked like he was finding it hard to get over his shock. His mouth was wide open as he stared at his clothes.

The coffee had complete drenched him. If Haelor was even the slightest bit remorseful about what he’d done, he didn’t look keen on showing it.

“You failed to protect Giselle in the moment she needed it.” Haelor’s voice was hard as he spoke. “You never protected her those years, leaving her alone to fend for herself in a world that was hell bent on tearing her apart. Now you show up spouting some bullshit about missing her.”

“Haelor.” I tried to call out to him but the anger had probably clouded his hearing as the only person he was staring at was Froste.

“Don’t bother showing up in Giselle’s presence if you’re not capable of protecting her.” He said, his tone cold and unwelcoming.

Froste was silent, his eyes occasionally going down to his clothes that had been drenched in coffee. Some onlookers had stopped what they were doing to stare at Froste, a few of them whispering in hushed tones and pointing.

I could only imagine how embarrassing it must have been for him.

Haelor continued to speak. “This time it’s just a harmless liquid, but if you dare upset Giselle again, it’ll be a silver bullet through your skull.”

His words had never no room for doubt. I felt a chill run down my spine. I didn’t think I’d ever seen Haelor this way. I knew he was an efficient war general. This however, this was a part of him that made enemies tremble and double over.

I’d expected Froste to be unable to even meet his gaze but he seemed to be doing a pretty good job of holding out.

He was staring at Haelor, his eyes glinting with something that looked like conviction.

“I know I can’t go back in time to right all my wrongs. If I did, I swear on my life I would have gone a long time ago. I’d have fixed all my mistakes.” He said, his tone having hints of remorse.

Froste had a soft look in his eyes as he watched me. He looked genuinely happy for me. I didn’t know if was because he still had a soft spot for me or if it was because he wanted to see me at the Royal Academy.

“We appreciate the news.” Haelor said curtly, folding his arms.

Froste nodded his head and turned back to me. I ignored him mostly, too focused on the fact that I’d been starting school to worry about what his gaze meant.

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As soon as I returned home, I poured out all the contents of the bag Froste had handed me. He had gone out of his way to prepare some materials I’d need for school.

How did he manage to do it? He’d quietly prepared all the materials I’d need, making sure to even explain which ones were for which classes. And he’d provided it for me when I needed it the most.

Even though I wasn’t all that fond of him anymore, I had to admit it was a bit endearing of him to do that.