" In Silver Harbor City , at the company headquarters . " " Of course you are , " he sighed lightly . I could almost imagine him rubbing his temples , trying not to sound too commanding . " Could you go to the office first ? Your keys are there , but I won't be able to get there for a few hours . " He didn't directly tell me to get the keys , but asked in a way that made me feel like I still had a choice . I noticed he spoke like this whenever he restrained his shifter instincts . Damn it . I couldn't ignore it or pretend nothing had happened . Dominic was a wolf shifter , and I was no longer one - I had lost my wolf . We could never be friends , let alone anything else . He lured me close , trapped me in his gentle web , and I fell for it again and again . I didn't deserve a fairy - tale ending . Fate had never written such a script for me . Fate had tried , it really had tried , but I wasn't good enough , didn't deserve to be loved . " Jossie ? " 11:34 The Alpha's Regret Begging for His Outcast Mate Master New Skills with Udemy Chapter 24 " Okay , " I said . I closed the window , but the cold seemed to have already seeped into my bones , and I remained motionless . "Go to the front desk , tell them Dominic left keys for you , and have them confirm with Drew . " " Alright . " Drew ? Nice name , but he was another stranger I needed to face without knowing at all . And if he was Dominic's friend , he was very likely ... also a wolf . This was a stupid move . I was so foolish . " Jossie , I'm very sorry you felt you had to flee that town to avoid me . " " Nick ... " I almost pleaded as I called out that name , hating the persistent darkness in his voice . I heard his breath catch . " You were terrified of me last night , and today you're using my nickname ? " I'd messed up again . " Seems like you have nothing to say , " he drawled , sounding somewhat frustrated but not actually angry . " I'll be in Silver Harbor in a few hours . Could we ... meet and talk ? " " I need to go to the office first to get the keys , " I said quietly , A 11:34 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Learn in - demand skills from real - world experts and excel 2 Chapter 24 This wasn't fair to him . Going back and forth just because I couldn't sort out my own feelings . I liked him , I really did , but he was a shifter - that would never change . But pushing him completely out of my life brought almost unbearable pain . Though it was nowhere near the despair I felt when I was banished from the pack and lost my wolf forever . I had to persevere . The shifter world had nearly destroyed me , and I would never go back . I couldn't go back . " Okay . " I started the car and switched the call from my phone to the car system . We remained silent throughout the drive , with him content just to listen to my breathing - quiet enough to almost forget the call was still connected , except for one very soft complaint that made him chuckle despite himself . I even blushed when lying to myself . Fine , I had to admit : I desired a man who was " extremely bad " for me , so bad I wasn't even sure I could handle it . Logic told me I should stay away , but my heart ... my heart wanted him . " Jossie , I have to hang up now , " his voice suddenly carried a hint of suppressed anger . " We'll talk again soon , okay , little queen ? " 11:34 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Master New Skills with Udemy Chapter 24 Little queen ? Before I could protest , he ended the call . I didn't pay much attention to his strange nickname because the office building had arrived . When I parked , I wasn't surprised to see a man waiting for me - Dominic always arranged everything in advance to ease my anxiety . He was bald , ten to twenty years older than me , tall and large , wearing a black t - shirt and pants with a security badge on his chest . He looked quite intimidating and very suited for the job . " Drew ? " I asked somewhat hesitantly . " No , " he frowned at me as if I were an idiot . " Drew is busy , but Dominic told me to give you these . Your keys , right ? " " Yes , " I smiled and accepted them . " Thank you . " " Mm . " As soon as the keys landed in my hand , he turned and strode away . Well , this one was certainly " friendly . " Back in the car , I still couldn't help but look through the messages Dominic had sent - I was so pathetic . Knowing there was no possibility between us , yet still craving that connection we once had . The first few messages were full of worry , until he realized I had arranged for the moving company to go to Silver Harbor City . 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