Chapter 11 As the car sped through the wilderness , the rocky mountain road made each turn feel like an escape from fate itself . Maurice , sitting beside me , held his injured hand tightly , blood seeping through his fingers . I gripped the steering wheel , eyes focused ahead , avoiding the treacherous path , but my mind was scattered . The events that had just unfolded , the kidnappers , the narrow escape they had all drained me emotionally , though I couldnt afford to show it . Suddenly , a group of rogues appeared , ambushing us with their menacing glares and threatening stances . I slammed on the brakes , and Maurice and I prepared to defend ourselves . But just as we stepped out of the car , the sound of howling echoed through the trees , followed by a flurry of motion . The Silver Moon warriors arrived , moving swiftly , dispatching the rogues with ease . Relief flooded through me , but it was short lived . Among the warriors , I spotted Lorik rushing toward me , his expression tight with concern mixed with something else . For a moment , he seemed genuinely eager to see if I was alright . Then , as his gaze shifted to Maurice beside me , his face twisted into one of displeasure and jealousy . Why are you two together ? Loriks voice was rough , accusatory , as if the very idea of Maurice being near me was an affront . Maurice raised an eyebrow but said nothing , leaving me to answer . I straightened up , still reeling from the ordeal but unwilling to let Loriks misplaced anger rattle me . It was Maurice who saved me , I replied coolly , locking eyes with him . Luckily , he showed up . If I had to wait for an Alpha whos been misunderstanding me all along , I might not have survived . Lorik flinched at my words , his eyes flickering with a brief glimpse of guilt . For the first time in years , I saw something softer in his gaze a rare hint of apology , though it was half hearted at best . He took a tentative step forward , arms outstretched slightly as if wanting to embrace me . Im sorry , Sherry , he murmured , his voice low , as if trying to soothe the tension . I was handling something at the time , thats why I couldnt- I dont care anymore , I cut him off , stepping past him without another glance . But something made me pause . From the corner of my eye , I noticed it a faint smear of lipstick on his collar . My heart stilled , though it wasnt out of pain for him . I had long been numb to Loriks neglect , but this ? This was a final blow . Even in the midst of my kidnapping , he had been with another woman . His delay in coming to save me suddenly made sickening sense . He followed my gaze and quickly noticed the lipstick . His face flushed with embarrassment as he fumbled for an excuse . Its not what you think- After I Let Go My Alpha , He Knelt in Regret 11.8 % hapter h Theld up a hand , silencing him . I dont want to hear it , Lorik . My voice was colder than I felt , but the truth was , I was already beyond caring . I had been done with him long ago . Lorik grabbed my arm as I turned to leave , his grip tightening , his voice growing desperate . Why are you so angry ? Ive done enough for you ! His eyes darkened with frustration , something raw and unsettling surfacing in them . If your family hadnt deserted the battlefield three years ago , my leg wouldnt have- What ? I turned sharply , shock cutting through me . He faltered , his expression twitching , but he covered it up with a low growl . Never mind . Forget it . His eyes narrowed , trying to regain control over the situation . Youre here out of guilt . Youve been trying to make up for what your family did . I yanked my arm free , disgust rising in me like bile . Guilt ? Compensation ? I scoffed , my voice shaking slightly from the anger that coursed through me . I dont owe you anything , Lorik . Not anymore . Loriks eyes gleamed with a dangerous mix of emotions , his wolf struggling inside him . I could feel it , the tension rising between us , but I was done . There was nothing left to say . I turned my back on him , walking toward Maurice , who watched the exchange with a knowing smirk . Maurice , sensing the intensity , spoke up , Hey , Lorik , you have no idea what kind of Luna youve lost . His tone was half joking , but there was a deeper truth behind it . Lorik glared at him with a look that could kill , but Maurice was unfazed . With one arm casually draped around my shoulder , we walked away , leaving Lorik in the dust , the sound of his growling wolf echoing faintly behind us . Lenas voice whispered in my mind , soft but amused , * Hes mad , you know . His wolf is raging at him for letting you go . * I laughed softly , not bothering to respond . I didnt care anymore . *** Maurice dropped me off at my apartment later that evening . I spent the night thinking about everything the kidnapping , Lorik , and the strange encounter with Maurice . The next day , I packed my things and went to work at the piano store . The smell of freshly polished wood and the soft hum of music always calmed me , but today , something was different . As I entered , my eyes immediately landed on Maurice , sitting casually at one of the pianos . He looked so out of place yet perfectly at ease , his fingers moving gracefully across the keys . I couldnt help but feel intrigued . Maurice wasnt just a hero whod saved me there was something more to After I Let Go My Alpha , He Knelt in Regret 12.0 % hapter Him , something I couldnt quite figure out . Didnt expect to see you here , I remarked , walking over . Maurice grinned , motioning for me to sit beside him . Well , after our little adventure yesterday , I figured Id stop by . I gave him a small smile . Yesterday , I told you my secret about being a racer , and now you know about my music account . Dont you think its time you tell me who you really are ? Maurice laughed lightly , his fingers never stopping as they danced across the piano keys . The answers right here , he said cryptically , gesturing to the piano . The melody he played was hauntingly familiar . It was the * Dance of the Vampires * -a piece steeped in mystery and danger , just like Maurice himself . As the song ended , he looked at me with a serious expression . I sense someone coming for you , Maurice said quietly , his eyes sharpening . And she carries the scent of your Alpha . E 4 下 3 After I Let Go My In the ongoing romance novel "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" by CrushReel, Cassandra finds herself in a seemingly perfect marriage with a loving husband and adorable stepchildren. However, her troubled past looms large, raising questions about the true stability of her newfound family. 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