After I Let Go My Alpha He Knelt in Regret

Chapter 46

To my surprise, he didn't step over it. Instead, he paused and leaned over to pick it up.

"Shirley......." he said, reading the little tag attached to the flower, "Who is Shirley? You dropped the

flower here."

My mind went blank as I stepped forward, my cheeks burning with embarrassment. As I approached, I caught the scent that was uniquely his-a mix of forest pine and something deeper, like the earth after rain. It was intoxicating, drawing me in even as my heart pounded with nerves.

He placed the corsage in my trembling hand, his expression calm but with a hint of something softer, something almost tender. "Shirley," he repeated, his voice low and smooth. "Very nice name. Keep your flowers safe. Don't lose them again."

From that moment on, I was lost. Lorik's scent, his voice, his presence-they all became imprinted in my mind. I knew, even then, that we were destined to be together, that I was meant to be his Luna.

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But reality was harsh. As a human-wolf hybrid, my scent was faint, almost imperceptible compared to others. To Lorik, that moment might have been insignificant-a mere blip in his busy life. But to me, it was everything.

After that first encounter, and a few days later, I was playing piano on the side in a pub near my school. Normally, I could lose myself in the music, but tonight was different. As I started playing, I

saw him-Lorik-sitting at the bar, watching me closely, a drink in his hand. His presence made my

heart race, and my fingers fumbled over the keys, playing wrong notes. But he didn't seem to care.

He wasn't watching the piano anymore-he was watching me.

Throughout the evening, beautiful women approached him, but he turned them all away without hesitation. People at school always whispered about him, saying he rejected every girl who tried to

get close. They said he was waiting for his mate. That thought sent a shiver down my spine.

His gaze stayed on me, and it wasn't just casual-there was something intense about it, something

that made my skin warm under his stare. My heart pounded in my chest, but I forced myself to keep playing, pretending I wasn't affected.

When my song finally ended, I took a deep breath and, feeling braver than usual, decided to walk up

to him. My legs felt shaky as I approached, but I couldn't stop myself. I didn't know what I expected, maybe for him to brush me off, but when I got close, he smiled at me-softly, not like I'd imagined. "Hi," I said quietly, my voice barely steady.

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He didn't answer right away. Instead, he reached out his hand, and I flinched, stepping back a little. That's when I felt it-the strap of my dress had come loose. Panic shot through me, but before I could react, Lorik gently fixed it, his fingers brushing my skin as he tied it back in place.

You play very well," he said in a calm voice, and somehow, those simple words eased the embarrassment that had been creeping in.

I felt my cheeks warm as I realized how close we were. His compliment was unexpected, and I couldn't think of a proper response. Then he spoke again, his voice steady as he asked, "Are you a

student around here?"

I blinked. He didn't remember meeting me before. It stung a little, knowing he'd forgotten. I stepped back, trying not to let the disappointment show.

"You're different from what people say about you," I said, feeling a little braver now. "I didn't think you could be this kind to anyone."

Lorik's eyes darkened a bit, but he still smiled. He pulled his hand back and finished his drink. "But

you're different, aren't you?" he replied.

My heart skipped a beat. Different? What did he mean? Did he know I was his mate? Was that what he was trying to say? My thoughts spun in all directions, and before I could say anything, Lorik stepped closer, closing the space between us. The air felt heavy with tension, and I could feel the heat radiating from him. His breath brushed against my skin, and for a moment, I felt like I might melt under his gaze. "Lakeview apartment," he said, naming a place I didn't know. "I'll see you there tonight, if you like."

Without another word, he grabbed his jacket and walked out, leaving me standing there, unsure of

what had just happened. My head was spinning. He spoke to me like I mattered, but then he left so easily. Did he know who I was to him, or was I just another girl?

After work, curiosity got the better of me, and I found myself heading to the address he gave. Wiren I

opened the door, I saw Lorik sitting on the couch, his shirt off, his hair still damp from a shower He looked up as soon as I entered. Neither of us said anything, but we didn't need to. In a few steps, we

were in each other's arms, kissing, his hands gripping my waist as he lifted me easily. I wrapped my legs around him, and he carried me to the bedroom.

That night, Lorik was surprisingly gentle. His touch was soft, but there was still intensity behind it. We had a long intimate sex. There was pain, but it quickly turned into something else-something that pulled us both under. As my orgasm approached, I couldn't stop myself from reaching up and touching his cheek, my voice shaking as I asked the question that had been burning in me all night.

Did you know we're... mates?"

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stared intently at Lorik's face, his eyes, waiting for him to give me an answer.