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Alpha's Regret Too Late to Love Me novel Chapter 20

Summer

When Alexander reached out to touch me again, I instinctively took a step back. But his scentcedarwood and lavender, laced with that unmistakable Alpha auralingered in the air, tugging at something deep inside me, drawing me toward him.

Still, I stood my ground, fists clenched tightly at my sides, resisting the pull.

He stepped closer, but respectfully kept his distance. You felt it, didn’t you?” he asked, his voice low and certain. Whatever’s between usit’s always been there, Summer.

I couldn’t deny it, but I couldn’t admit it either.

The wounds Alpha Foster left on me were still raw, still bleeding beneath the surface. Every time Alexander tried to get close, my instinct was to flinch, to retreat. My past trauma had built an invisible wall around my heartone meant to keep pain out, even if it also kept healing away.

No, II don’t know what you’re talking about,I said, drawing in a shaky breath, forcing my voice to stay steady. Alpha AlexanderI’m sorry, but I need time to heal. I’m not ready to belong to anyone.

He ran a hand through his hairthat same old gesture I’d seen a hundred times before, whenever he was irritated or deep in thought. My chest tightened at the familiarity.

That’s okay,he said gently, his voice softening, though his gaze still burned with intensity. I can wait. You forgetthat’s what I’m best at.

Those words hit me like a wave of memories.

Ten years ago, the week before our graduation dance, he said something similar. A promise that never got to bloomcut short by fate and the diverging paths we were forced to take.

Don’t call me Alpha Alexander,he said suddenly, taking a small step forward. Let’s go backto before. To who we were. To who we still are. To you, I’ll always be just Alex.

Something in me softened at that.

OkayAlex.His name felt strange on my tonguestrange, but familiar. Like coming home after a long, weary journey.

But there’s one condition,I said quickly, regaining my composure. You don’t get to touch me without permission.

Of course,he replied, stepping closer but keeping his hands to himself. A mischievous glint flickered in his eyes, and I couldn’t help but wonder if he was truly capable of keeping that promise. Why did he look like he was lying? Why did it seem so hard for him not to reach for me?

Still, his restraint meant everything.

Most Alphas don’t wait. If they find their Luna, they claim herwhether she’s ready or not. But Alexander was ditterent, and that was what I admired about him.

Thank youI whispered, warmth blooming slowly in my chest.

When we returned to the hospital, the last rays of sunset were spilling through the window blinds, bathing the whitewalled room in a soft, amber glow.

Felix was lying in bed, looking slightly stronger than before, though still far too pale. He had a picture book in his hands, but the moment we walked in, his gaze lifted, sharp and curious. His eyes flicked from me to Alexander and back again.

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Chapter 20

Where’d you go?he asked, nose twitching slightly as if sniffing the scent in the air.

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Took your mom out for some fresh air,Alexander replied casually, though the slight upward twitch of his lips betrayed his

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