After I Let Go My Alpha He Knelt in Regret

Chapter 96

His words hit me like a punch to the gut. I felt my throat tighten as I tried to process the gravity of the situation. Before I could respond, Daria let out a sob, her tears finally spilling over,

"I don't understand why Father did this," she cried, her voice breaking, "Lorik has always done everything he's been asked to do... he didn't deserve this."

Narik sat beside her, his usually rigid posture softening as he awkwardly placed a hand on her shoulder. It was an attempt at comfort, though he seemed unsure of how to provide it.

My heart was heavy as I turned toward the doctor standing near the ward door. "Can I see him?" I asked, my voice barely a whisper,

The doctor hesitated. "The Alpha is awake," he admitted, "but he's not in a stable state of mind. He's refusing visitors right now."

I wasn't surprised. Lorik had always been proud, too proud to show his pain to anyone, even to me. But that didn't mean I was going to leave him alone.

"I'm his Luna," I said firmly. "I need to be by his side."

The doctor gave me a sympathetic look but remained hesitant. "I'll ask him," he finally said, disappearing into the room to speak with Lorik.

A few minutes passed, each one feeling longer than the last. When the doctor re-emerged, his expression was apologetic. "He doesn't want you to see him in this state. He refused."

His refusal hurt, but it wasn't unexpected. Lorik's pride was boundless. But we had been married for three years. I knew every inch of him, every secret, every scar. He couldn't hide from me, not anymore.

"Tell him," I said slowly, "if he doesn't see me now, I won't visit him again in the future."

The doctor hesitated again, but finally nodded and returned to the room. This time, he came back quickly. "He'll see you."

I took a deep breath, steadying myself as I walked into the room.

The ward was dimly lit, the faint glow of the overhead lights casting long shadows across the sterile white walls. The steady beeping of medical monitors and the occasional shuffle of a nurse's feet outside the door were the only sounds breaking the stillness. The room was a stark contrast to the

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vibrant world outside, where life continued at its relentless pace. But in here, time seemed to slow, every second dragging with a weight of uncertainty.

Lorik lay on the bed, his face etched with fatigue, his once strong and commanding presence diminished by the injuries he had sustained. His leg, wrapped in thick bandages, was propped up slightly, a reminder of the battle he had fought and the price he had paid. His eyes, usually so full of fire, were now dull and clouded with doubt.

We sat in silence, the tension between us palpable. After what felt like an eternity, Lorik finally spoke, his voice hoarse and laced with pain. "I didn't think you'd come to see me."

His words cut through me, and I clenched my fists, struggling to keep my emotions in check. "I'm your Luna, Lorik," I said softly but firmly. "That hasn't changed since I married you three years ago. m not going to leave you now just because you're hurt. This isn't the first time you've been in this position."

Lorik's jaw tightened, and he looked away, his gaze fixed on the wall as if searching for answers in the cracks. When he spoke again, his voice was barely above a whisper, yet the words struck me like a hammer. "No. I'm setting you free."

I stared at him, my heart pounding in my chest. "What are you talking about?"

Lorik finally turned to face me, his eyes filled with a sorrow I had never seen before. "When I get out of this bed, we'll go to the werewolf council and break off our relationship. You deserve better than this."

"Why?" I asked, my voice trembling. "That's not what you said that day."

"But now everything different," Lorik's face was lined with pain, not just physical but emotional. "I can't let you stay tied to a broken man. An Alpha with a disability is a disgrace to the pack. If I can't recover, Silvermoon will be handed over to a new heir, and you'll be free to find someone better." This man, when he was at his most spirited, would jump into a freezing river to pursue me. And now that he's injured and lying in a hospital bed, he's pushing me away instead when he needs someone to take care of him the most.

"You bastard," I gazed into his eyes and said. "Do you really think I married you for the title of Luna?"

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