After I Let Go My Alpha He Knelt in Regret

Chapter 143

"I'm confident to myself." I took the deposit and said calmly

Andrew's face twisted with barely concealed anger. The room's attention had shifted entirely to me, and it was clear that Mr. Holt's focus was now on our side of the table. Even Andrew's von, who had once been his staunch ally, seemed drawn to the unfolding scene. But Andrew, forced to maintain his composure, offered a tight-lipped smile. "Well done," he managed to say, though the tension in

his voice was unmistakable.

The meal that followed was a formal affair, filled with pleasantries and business talk. But beneath the surface, the battle lines were clearly drawn. Andrew's eyes kept flicking between me and fork, as though he were trying to find a weakness to exploit. But for now, we had the upper hand.

Once dinner was over, Lorik and I left the hotel. He drove me home in silence, the quiet between us different this time-more contemplative, less strained. When we arrived at the entrance to my villa, I stepped out of the car and turned to him. "You don't need to come by for the next few days. I'll be preparing for the performance, and I need to visit a few places for inspiration."

Lorik hesitated, clearly unwilling to part so easily. "I'll send a few warriors to protect you," he said. T promise, nothing like last time will happen again."

I knew he was referring to the attack that had nearly cost me my life. Reluctantly, I nodded. "Alright. Thank you."

With that, I started walking towards the villa, the cool night air brushing against my skin. But after only a few steps, I heard the sound of footsteps behind me. When I turned, there was Lorik, striding toward me, a determined look in his eyes.

Lorik grabbed the roses from the car, his long legs swiftly closing the distance between us as he followed in determined strides. His presence loomed over me as I glanced back, eyebrow raised "No need for a ride," I told him, my voice laced with both certainty and a hint of exasperation.

A sly grin played on his lips as he shook his head. "I'm courting you now," he replied with a smirk. "A ride home is in order." He held the bouquet up slightly, as if to make his point clearer. "Ceremony is important, after all."

I couldn't help but let out a small sigh, but there was a warmth beneath it, unspoken. As we walked shoulder to shoulder toward the front of my villa, the evening air was thick with unspoken tension. The sun had dipped below the horizon, leaving behind a soft twilight that cast long shadows over the manicured lawns and gently swaying trees. The scent of roses lingered between us, mixing with the arthy smell of the grass and the distant hint of rain that threatened to fall. Despite the calm night, After 1 Let Go My Alpha.

there was an electric pull between us, crackling in the air like a storm waiting to break.

Lorik's presence was undeniable, tall and confident beside me, his movements steady and sure. We didn't speak, but the silence wasn't uncomfortable. It was charged, heavy with everything we wanted to say but couldn't.

When we reached the stairs to the entrance, I turned to him, reaching for the bouquet. The soft petals brushed against my fingers as I took the flowers from his hands. "You should go back now," I said, my voice softer than I had intended. "Good," he agreed, his tone casual, but his eyes told a different story.

I had just turned to leave when, without warning, I felt his strong arm circle my waist. In an instant, pulled me into the shadows of a nearby tree, its branches rustling softly above us. Before I could react, his hand cupped my chin, tilting my face up toward his, and his lips crashed down on mine-fierce, urgent, and unrelenting.

The kiss was fast and frenzied, leaving me breathless, and just as I raised my hand to push him away, Lorik broke the contact, stepping back as if he'd anticipated my reaction. My heart pounded in my chest, both from the kiss and the surprise of it, my lips tingling with the sudden heat. Anger flared, and without thinking, I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand, glaring at him in shock.

"Lorik!" I snapped, my voice trembling with a mix of frustration and disbelief.

No matter how much I scolded or swatted at him, he just stood there, smiling like a mischievous child caught in the act. His grin only widened as I continued to chastise him, but there was no malice in it-only a kind of stubborn affection that made my heart beat faster despite myself.

"Stop smiling." I grumbled, my hands still on my hips. But I couldn't stay mad at him, not when he

looked at me like that. "This is your last warnin

His chuckle was deep, and he raised his hands in surrender. "I hear you, loud and clear."

With that, I turned back toward the villa, muttering under my breath as I went inside. I immediately grabbed my phone and called the home improvement company, scheduling a full lock change on the house from top to bottom. Lorik's antics were getting out of hand, and I needed my boundaries

respected.

When he comes back to my house next time, he'll regret today's impulsive move, because at that day he couldn't open my door.

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