Chapter 48 The messages I received lately were very satisfying , and they always brightened my day , Branwen had sent some of our most trusted people to keep an eye on Lena after she was thrown out of the pack . Their updates were detailed and consistent , and they never failed to bring good news . Lena , who used to act so proud and untouchable , was now struggling to survive . Each message painted a picture of her misery how hard her life had become without the pack to support her . Every word made me feel a sense of triumph . I couldnt help but smile whenever I thought about how far she had fallen . She was finally facing the consequences of her actions , and it gave me a deep sense of satisfaction . Lenas struggling , one message had read . Shes living alone with Billy , and its not going well . Thats exactly what she deserved after all her arrogance in Snowtooth Pack . The latest news made me even happier . Billy had fallen sick , and Lena was desperately searching for a way to help him . Lets use this , I told Branwen . Tell our people to let her know I can save Billy … if she comes to me and begs . Branwen raised an eyebrow . You really think shell beg ? I smirked . She loves that boy too much . Shell do anything for him . And I was right . One night , I was in my office , going over some wedding plans Silas and I had discussed . My assistant came in , looking nervous . Miss Lorelei , shes here , he said . I sat up straight , my heart racing with triumph . Bring her in . A moment later , Lena walked into my office , holding Billy tightly in her arms . She looked completely different from the strong , confident woman I remembered . Her face was pale , almost colorless , and her eyes were red and paffy , as if she had been crying for hours . There were dark circles under her eyes , and she seemed exhausted , like she hadnt slept in days . Her shoulders were slumped , and her whole body seemed smaller , weaker . This wasnt the proud Lena who used to walk tall as a leader in the Snowtooth Pack . Instead , she looked broken , desperate , and completely defeated . It was clear that life had been very hard for her . fell to her knees in front of me , still clutching Billy . Her voice shook as she spoke . Lorelei … please . Help him . I leaned back in my chair , pretending to think . Why should I ? Tears rolled down her cheeks as she looked up at me . Ill do anything . Just save him . I smiled . Thats what I wanted to hear . Ill make sure Billy gets the best care . But youll have to work for me . Lena nodded quickly . Yes , anything . Just help him . I stood and walked over to her , looking down at her pitiful figure . But let me be clear . This isnt some desk job . Youll be cleaning . Toilets , floors , whatever I say . Her head shot up , and I saw a flash of anger in her eyes . What ? I was a leader in the pack- Not anymore , I interrupted . Youre nothing now . Take it or leave it . But if you leave , dont expect Billy to get better . 12:36 Alphas Regret : Magnificent Return of the Rejected Luna 59.2 % Chapter 48 She hesitated for a long moment , and I could see her jaw clench tightly . Her hands gripped Billy as if holding onto him would give her strength . I watched her face carefully and could tell she was struggling . It was like a war was happening inside her . On one side was her pride , the part of her that didnt want to give in or let me win . On the other side was her love for Billy , the only person she truly cared about . I knew she didnt want to do this , but she didnt have a choice . Slowly , she lowered her head , her shoulders sagging as if the fight had drained her . Her voice was soft and defeated when she finally spoke . Ill do it , she said , barely above a whisper . I smiled to myself , knowing I had won . next day , I made sure Lena started her new job right away . When I saw her in the cleaners uniform , I couldnt stop the grin from spreading across my face . She wore a plain outfit , with a cap and a mask that hid most of her face . It was a far cry from the proud and confident image she used to have . Watching her like this was even more satisfying than I had imagined . She didnt look like a leader anymore she looked like someone who had no choice but to obey . The people she used to look down on now stood over her , giving her orders and watching her every move . Scrub that corner again , I heard one of them say sharply . Its not clean enough . Lena didnt argue . She bent down and started scrubbing harder , her movements stiff and angry . She hated every second of it , and I could tell , but she couldnt say a word . Seeing her work so hard , doing the kind of job she probably never thought shed do , gave me a deep sense of satisfaction . 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