The Beta’s Regret

The ride to the lake was slow and I could not help but feel the tension in the air, in the small space of the car with just me

and Eros.

1 fidgeted with my fingers as Eros drove the car in silence: The drive was short, but it felt like an eternity before we reached Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

there.

I could see the way he was clutching the steering wheel and the way he was looking outside, the veins in his throat almost popping out.

How could someone like me unnerve him?

I tried to focus on the view outside. Just like last time, it was darkand I could faintly see the varying shades of green when the car’s light shone on them.

Eros drove the car gently, and I leaned on the window, trying to calm my restless nerves.

I had to focus on awakening my wolf. For better or worse, now Eros would witness either my success or my failure.

I had to ignore my fascination with him and focus on how to shift. I would not have the courage to meet his eyes if I failed. yet again.

My gaze inadvertently traveled to the sky above. The night was getting darker, and the moon was hidden behind the trees and a few clouds.

There was a light dusting of the stars in the sky, just like my dress. I thought with a smile. In the next few minutes, we reached the lake.

Eros turned the ignition off and finally turned to look at me. His blue eyes seem to blend with the dark shade all around me, Those eyes looked even more enticing in the serene atmosphere around us.

“Step out. Let us find a spot where you are completely in the moonlight”

I nodded and gathered the folds of my dress before stepping out The first thing I noticed was the slightly cold wind that caressed my skin.

It was a gentle cool breeze, probably due to the lake nearby. Eros had his back turned at me as he surveyed the area, and I tore my gaze away from the broad torso and the ripped muscles that were hidden underneath the fabric of his shirt.

There,” He said, pointing to a small clearing just a few feet away from us.

My gaze traveled to the spot and indeed, the moonlight was falling directly on the land, on the soft blades of grass that twinkled with water drops shining like diamonds.

Without saying a word, I began walking towards the spot, careful not to trip and make a fool of myself.

Eros led the way, and I felt his hand brush mine when we walked and I did my best to ignore the sensation of his touch.

I stepped into the clearing and stood directly under the spot, gathering the folds of my dress. Eros looked up at the sky and then at me and nodded to himself.

“Looks good to me

Hooked up at the moon and then at myself, wondering what would happen. Would I immediately feel a tingling sensation and

grow fur as in my previous life? Or would I roll in the mud like my recent failed attempt?

My hand kept brushing the dress and adjusting the folds. When looked up a bit again, I saw Eros staring at ine intently.

“D–don’t look at me like that, I managed to utter. But he did not look away.

“Like what?” He asked.

“You are making me nervous, I added, biting my lower lip.

He raised an eyebrow. “You asked me to be here and look at you,

I rolled my eyes “Not literally”

He frowned and shook his head, but tumed his attention somewhere else.

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“Well then, I’ll go check the car. She is making some odd noises. Meanwhile, you soak in the moonlight, I guess.

“Okay,” I said in a small voice. I was relieved that he was around but not staring down at me like a teacher anticipating their student to perform well in an exam.

I looked up at the brightly shining moon and clasped my hands together in prayer.

When I opened my eyes and saw that Eros had thrown the car’s hood open and was checking something. I quietly prayed to that he would also be freed from the curse.

When I didn’t know what else to add, I kept staring at the moon with my hands clasped in a prayer and trying to focus if I could feel something, anything

When my neck began to hurt after looking up for a while, my gaze automatically drifted to Eros. He had his sleeves rolled and was working on something, I could only stare at that handsome man.

The way his hands moved told me he knew what he was doing. He could repair cars, fight bad guys, dance, train a late bloomer like me, and rule a Kingdom. Was there something he couldn’t do?

“Done gawking at me” He asked without turning to look at me. His words brought me back to reality, and I abruptly looked

away.

“I wasn’t gawking I lied.

He wiped his hands on a cloth and began walking towards me. Anything yet?” He ignored my earlier answer.

“No, I said, lowering my head.

Doubt began to creep up my heart, but he replied, “It has barely been ten minutes and you are already giving up?”

1 clutched at the dress‘ folds to hide my nervousness. “Relax. Sometimes it takes time. It is a natural process.

I nodded without looking up, and he slowly reached for my hand, that was playing with the folds. I tried not to gasp at the sudden touch as he took a step closer and replied, “Stop distracting yourself with the dress or anything else. Empty your

mind.

I looked up at him as he stepped into the spot with me. We both were standing in the clearing as if the moon was shining a spotlight just on us.

It felt surreal to be with him as the moonlight shone on him, giving him a faint white hue like an angel’s aura.

“Easy for you to say, I said in an effort to not show just how gorgeous he looked.

Exps added sternly, “Sure, that slit of your dress is distracting. Bu close your eyes and try to call to your wolf. Can you do that?

I mentally slapped myself. I hadn’t thought of doing that.

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Immediately, I closed my eyes and tried to do what he suggested. My hands were clasped in his and I felt reassured that would be okay, that I was safe,

“Hey, it’s me, Eden. I know you’ve been struggling to come out, and I’m dying to meet you again. Please come forward.”

I spoke in my heart, and at first, I did not feel anything

And then there was the faintest sound, as low as a distant hum. It was so faint that it felt as if I had imagined it. My eyes flew open, and I blurted out excitedly. “T–1 felt something”