All Chapters of Alpha's Picture of Regret: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

123 Chapters

Chapter 21: Disappointment

Gerard POV My mother was scolding me for being stupid and careless. Trina’s parents were consoling Trina while trashing me to my face. Erik looked at me with pity and Jaul looked at me curiously. All the pack members had long since gone and I heard the whispers as they were leaving. “He was really going to betray his fated mate?” “How could he accept a chosen mate when he had a fated mate?” “How could he not take responsibility for his fated mate?” “Is this what we have to look forward to with him as Alpha?” “His decisions leave a lot to be desired.” “Does he think he doesn’t have to follow pack laws?” Truly, by the time everyone left, I really felt small. I fucked up monumentally. I could have handled this in so many different ways, but panic set in and I let my nerves get the better of me. Now I’ve hurt a lot of people, and I have to sacrifice the woman I love for a careless one-night stand. I feel bitterness growing in my chest. I hate that the Moon Goddess didn’t pair me

Chapter 22: Ousted

Trina POV I have never been so humiliated in all my life! That bitch Silja waltzed in and undid years of hard work that I invested in Gerard. I was so close and that woman came in and when I realized it was the photographer, I became more enraged. How does the daughter of a beta lose to a no rank photographer? She was ready to reject Gerard too. It wouldn’t have hurt him or his chances if he was the one rejected, but he stopped her. Why did he stop her? Does he secretly have feelings for that nobody? I want to cry. I want to destroy something. I want to scream. I want so many things to release my frustrations. In the end, I was left out of the conference room while Gerard is in that room with the photographer…alone. After a while Gerard came out and he was upset. He didn’t talk to me or my parents. His mother was tearing into him for his carelessness and not taking care of this problem sooner. I heard the bickering back and forth and then Mr. Sinnett came out and brought Silja’s pa

Chapter 23: What should I do?

Silja POV I called Romy on Saturday. I needed advice. When she picked up the phone, however, I burst into tears. “Silja! What’s wrong? Are you hurt? Do you need me to come get you?” She said sounding worried. “Oh, Romy! I wish I could rewind time and never step foot in that bar!” I said. “Girl, what happened?” “You know how I did those Luna portraits?” “Yeah.” “Her fiancé was David. David is Alpha Gerard of Night Crown.” I said. “WHAT?!” “Yeah, and get this, they were going to mark each other last night.” I said. “Wait…while still being mated to you and wearing your mark? He was going to allow her to mark him? Romy said. “Yeah.” I cried. “But his wolf acknowledged the mate bond, and the pack elders canceled the Luna Ceremony. Something about a pack law.” “What pack law?” “An alpha can only take a chosen mate if he hasn’t found his fate mate. But he found me and that’s why he’s been trying to track me down. Not because he wanted to know me, but because he wanted to reject m

Chapter 24: Awkward Dinner

Gerard POV “When we get there, be nice to the girl. Her parents are good people, and you have screwed up enough already. Mind your manners.” My dad said. “Yes, I know, Dad.” I sighed. “I still don’t see why I cannot go.” Mom said. “Because you insulted their daughter and called her worthless. You think anyone would want you near their child with behavior like that, Viola!?” My father said angrily. Mom huffed. Clearly, she is not happy that she isn’t getting her way. I honestly don’t see why she is behaving like this either. We need to be on their good side right now. We said goodbye to mom and made our way to the Wilde residence. Terk is happy. He wants his mate and is refusing Trina now. I feel bad because she didn’t ask for this either. Now, she can’t come here. I can see her in the city though. Once we get there, I see there are guards nearby. “What’s with the guards?” I asked. “Silja is your fated mate and wears your mark. She already has targets on her back with Trina and

Chapter 25: Sentiments Now Known

Silja POV I’ve been extremely quiet during the entire dinner. I have butterflies in my stomach seeing Gerard. He actually is quite handsome. But no matter how handsome he is, it doesn’t take away from the fact that he wasn’t reaching out to me because I’m his mate. He was reaching out because I was his problem he needed to resolve. I intend to talk to him before I leave and lay down some boundaries. I’m not going to put up with games or betrayals again. I was living my life fine before he had to come and mess with my life. It took Romy a few minutes longer than expected and after thirty minutes she finally arrived. Nolan also had his attorney draft a document and bring it over. “Silja, the papers are in order.” Romy said. “Alpha Gerard, perhaps you should read this agreement so you know exactly what is at stake should you not do your part over the next six months.” She said sharply and handed him the document. Gerard took the paper and started reading. I got up, “Excuse me a momen

Chapter 26: Just Like That

Gerard POVI have to admit, once again, that Silja is smart. My father is right, she doesn’t beat around the bush and she is quick witted. For someone who seems timid, like a little bunny, she has teeth and will certainly bite you if you are not careful.‘She’s, our mate. She and Pau don’t want us. Pau told me she doesn’t want me. She said Silja doesn’t want you either.’ Terk said sadly.‘Give me some time. She will warm up to us.’‘You are only doing this to be selfish. I want our mate.’I blocked Terk. He is being unreasonable right now. I’m doing my best to convince Silja. Luckily, she agreed to me courting her for the next six months. I don’t feel good that my father had to intervene on my behalf, but I’m glad he did. I don’t think Silja would have spoken to me otherwise.After going back inside my father mind linked me. ‘All good?’‘Yeah, she just laid down some boundaries.’My dad smirked, ‘I like her. I’m glad we are getting a chance to salvage this situation. Don’t fuck it up.’

Chapter 27: Home

Silja POVI finally made it back to my little apartment. I have never been so glad to see my sofa, my bed, my kitchen, my space in my life. This weekend sucked in major ways. I didn’t think that seeing my parents would lead me to being hated, insulted, negotiated with or any combination thereof.I had just put my bag on my bed when my phone started ringing. The caller ID showed Romy and I answered immediately.“Biatch!” I said happily.“Biatch!” She responded. “What did that asshole want before you left?”“Contact information.” I said. “And to take me to lunch tomorrow. I said I’m on location tomorrow, so I don’t have time.”“Good. Let him run after you. Let him see you are no one’s patsy.”“Yeah. Hey, something is going on with me lately. I have been having dreams, but they feel real. Almost like premonitions. It’s freaking me out actually.” I said.“Really? Anything come true so far?”“Not leaving Gerard because he needs me. That’s the big one.” I said. “Sure, it’s unconventional, b

Chapter 28: Stood Up

Gerard POVI’m heading to my office and I am frustrated. Silja brushed me off, hung up on me multiple times and insulted me. I tried to bring her breakfast to talk about the whole dream thing and she treats it like it isn’t important. Not only that, but she also didn’t bother to tell me that she wasn’t going to the studio. She left me standing there like an idiot.‘You are an idiot. She has fire and personality. She doesn’t put up with your shit either.’ Terk said.‘Whose side are you on? Aren’t you my wolf?’ I said.‘Pau is my mate. I’m on her side and praying to the Moon Goddess, she will forgive me, even though I was the one who tried to stop that stupid ceremony with Trina.’ He huffed.Trina. I need to call her. I need to explain everything to her. If Silja acted even with a fraction of the sensibility that Trina has, then maybe something could be worked out. She is so stubborn though that it feels impossible. First, I need to talk to Erik, then I will sort Trina out.Also, I need

Chapter 29: Trina’s Talk

Silja POVGerard tried to persuade me on Monday night, but I refused to go out with him. Tuesday night, Romy and I hung out and I got the pizza as payment for her reviewing the documents. I told her everything that happened the day before and my conversations with Gerard. She sat quietly and listened to everything until I was done before responding.“Do you still want to go through all this?” Romy asked. “Is it worth it? It seems like he is already harassing you.”“He’s been harassing me since day one.” I said. “I can handle it. I am keeping myself very guarded though.”“I think that is a good idea.”“Plus, I intend to give him minimal contact. At the end of six months, I will just say we lead very different lives and none of this will work.” I said.I heard my phone buzz and when I look at it, expecting it to be Gerard, I see it’s a notification. My eyes widened at the notification, and I turned my phone to let Romy see.“Holy Shit! Fifty thousand dollars?!” she said loudly. “The memo

Chapter 30: Reject You?

Gerard POVWhen I got to the studio, I was furious. I told Trina to let me handle this and give me time. She had to jump the gun and go harass Silja. She could go to my dad and tell him that she is rejecting me because of Trina. Silja might be frustrating as all can be, but she is giving me a chance, and I am trying to win her over.Trina came out of the studio and ran to me as I was getting out of the car. She wanted to kiss me, but I stopped her. “Are you crazy?” I said.“I haven’t seen you in days and now you push me away!?” she said.“Trina, my mate is in there. I told her I wouldn’t be unfaithful during this time, but if you kiss me, she will know I’m being unfaithful. This is why you need to stay away. What the hell were you thinking coming here and telling her to reject me!?” I growled.Her eyes reddened, “Gerry, we can challenge the laws. There is a process in place that we can follow and challenge that archaic law. Don’t you want to be with me?”“You know nothing about the pac

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