The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros) novel Chapter 240

Betrayal stung at me, and I grabbed my chest in pain. Suddenly losing strength, I began to replay the event over again in my head.

Olivia was behind this.

At first, when Olivia had informed me that she knew where our parents were, I was skeptical. But then I saw no reason to doubt her…

She was my dear sister, and I couldn't imagine that she would ever betray me,  despite following her father, Alpha Griffin.

Why did she hurt me? All my life, I have shown her nothing but love.

Could this be what the moon goddess was trying to show me in the other world?

Her similarities with Eve, Olivia’s doppelganger. I’d thought it was just one of the many things I saw in the other realm but with every passing moment, Olivia was becoming more and more like Eve.

It was scary.

Maybe I shouldn't have trusted Olivia blindly. Knowing all that had happened with Eve before I woke up. That Eve wanted Eros by all means, and Olivia ought to be my sister… could her actions be because of Eros? Does she want the crown too? Or maybe she fell a victim of Alpha Griffin’s manipulation?

My head throbbed painfully, and I groaned before rubbing a spot behind my head.

When the rogues showed up, one of them had tried to knock me out from behind, and his paw hit me on the back of my head.

The attack had given me a small injury and I fell to the ground.

However, I didn't allow myself to get overwhelmed by the sudden pain that shot through me. I stood up in defense…

Now, thinking about it, I still can't believe she watched the rogues attack me without doing a thing.

The rogues attacked me at once. One came from behind while the two others grabbed me on each side. I tried my best to pull away but it was almost impossible in human form-- so I shifted into my hybrid, allowing Tiara to keep control.

As soon as I transformed, a sudden burst of energy threw the rogues off me. They shuddered at the dominating power radiating off me.

For a moment, the rogues were confused. Then they jumped in for another attack... The only thought ringing through my soul was 'protecting' my pup and meeting my mate again.

I must have been too distracted by that thought, because I felt a sting on the back of my neck. My hand shot out to grab hold of whatever had caused the pain.

But everything suddenly became slow. My hands fell to my side as my knees buckled and I fell down. Just as my eyes got blurry, I saw Olivia stood over me and smirked

“I never knew you were such a fool.” Those were her last words before my eyes closed finally.

I felt my body being pushed to the side and lifted up from the floor.

I couldn't open my eyes no matter how much I tried.

The truck ran over a pothole and jerked violently. It threw me off to the side and winced.

I needed to escape from here. If I stayed here for too long, I would be stuck here.

There was no exit out of here. The entrance of the truck was covered up with the tent and tied shut.

I began to think of different ways to escape when I felt another sharp sting- it was stronger greater than the one I'd felt some seconds ago.

This one lasted longer, and the pressure on my pelvic area was heightened. I ached slightly in between my legs.

But whatever it was, I didn't allow myself to think too much of it… I dragged myself to my feet and began to run.

It wasn't long before I heard stomping of feet behind me.

I gasped in relief  when I saw a forest just ahead, away from the field.

Suddenly the clouds grew dark, and I kept going ahead.

I ran into the forest, hoping to lose my chaser in-between the trees and the sudden darkness.

It was of no use as my feet became heavy, and I could feel another contraction build up.

I was suddenly grabbed from behind and pulled to face someone.

Desperate to escape, I struggled against the hold. Face and body covered in a black cape hood, and black mask.

Curious about who it was, I pulled off the hoodie. My eyes widened in shock.

Lyra.

I stayed glued to one spot. She just smirked evily and completely pulled off the black cape hood from her body.

And for the first time, I noticed her protruding stomach.

Lyra was pregnant too.