The Beta’s Regret

“I’m just so happy. This calls for a celebration,” My mom said, pulling me into a bear hug.

Olivia rolled her eyes, even though I could tell that she was secretly happy. Its like the siege of rejection was over, and not just that my family is connected to Royalty forever.

Indeed, the moon goddess decided to show my family mercy.

That night. Eros came over and we spent the night talking, and exploring each other’s bodies. The next morning I was so tired to stand up, and prepare for school. However, Eros was still energetic and cheerful.

“Did I wear you out, Butter?” He chuckled. This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“No, I lied, closing my eyes.

“Oh really? Hmmm…” he kissed my neck, before moving lower to spread my legs. Oh, my…

I opened my eyes just in time to see his head disappear underneath the blanket.

“Are we going to start going late to school, everyday now?” Olivia whined. I knew she could smell Eros off me. Anyone could.

My mother came to smack her head “Keep acting like you wouldn’t miss her when she finally leaves to be with her mate. It’s only a matter of time, so cherish it now that she’s still here.”

Olivia stomped her feet and walked out of the house. I stared at the ring on my finger and hid it. This morning before he left. Eros had given me a promise ring.

My heart thumped rapidly when he sunk his knees to the floor. Eden, he cleared his throat, bringing out the most beautiful ring I had ever seen “My butter, I know that this might be too soon but I give you this ring as a proof of my love to you. I promise to love you forever, and protect you… and when all it is time, we will become one before the court of the Hybrids,”

Tears streaked down my checks as I nodded and he slid the ring onto the finger. It was perfect….

I knew that I was going to tell my mom and Olivia, but not too soon. I needed to have this information all to myself, but when Nova saw me in Science class… her eyes zeroed on the ring, and she put two and two together.

Before I could say anything. She was already squealing and jumping like some crazy woman. Good thing the teacher wasn’t in yet. The whole class just stared at her like she had lost her mind.

Alpha Theo and Chris were also nowhere to be seen. I felt relieved about it. I didn’t feel like facing Theo, even though he has been ignoring me most of the time- which is amazing. I loved that I didn’t have to deal with him, or so i’d thought

As the classes dragged on, I couldn’t help but wish that I had classes with the Hybrids. Thank goddess that Eros was always waiting by the door of my classroom after each class.

“so sweet, Nova would say dreamily,

At lunchtime, I met up with the rest of the squad.

Arthur and Adonis were already eating when Eros, Nova and I arrived.

“Eden! Nova!” Alice waved her arms from a table away from the Hybrids.

We headed over and I held out my ring finger immediately. My friends squealed excitedly. Trust Nova to act as though she was seeing it for the first time.

I have such dramusic friends.

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“Oh my Gosh! Oh my gosh!“, Alice squealed happily, touching my ring finger.

Eros chuckled quietly against my shoulder before he released me. He kissed me lightly on the cheek, and headed towards. Arthur and Adonis.

Just then Beauty made her way to us with her tray of food. Easily my friends warmed up to her.

“It’s gorgeous, isn’t it?” Alice said to Beauty,

“It’s perfect. Eros had been whinning for decades about giving his mother’s engagement ring to his mate. I’m glad that it’s finally happening.” Beauty giggled.

My jaw dropped. Wait. What?? He didn’t tell me that. He said it was a promise ring!

“It’s his Mom’s?!” I choked out. I knew the ring had a rare stone but I didn’t think it was this rare.

“Priceless.” Alice gushed with a dreamy expression.

My mate is out of his mind! How could he have given this to me so easily with no prior information.

“What? You don’t like it?” Beauty asked worriedly, watching my facial expressions.

I stuttered “Uhm, no no, it’s not that. I just. I mean, why didn’t he tell me? What if I had lost it or I was robbed or something? It would be so sad. I don’t think I should be wearing such valuable thing yet,”

Beauty laughed “You’re a Hybrid, Eden. Who would dare to rob it off your finger? And as for losing it, I’m sure it’s insured. Besides, Eros doesn’t care for the ring as much as he cares about you.”

“Gosh! This is so much. I’ll have to get him a worthy ring too. I hope I’ll be able to get him something priceless like this,” I whined sadly.

“Come on girl, like Beauty had said. He cares for you, and would appreciate anything you give him,” Alice said.

“Yeah, have you seen the way he stares at you. The Prince is completely smitten by you,” Nova said. “Besides, he has taken you off the market- so you should too.”

Beauty cackled “you are so bad, Nova,”

She said and everyone laughed heartily. It was soothening to see my childhood friends bond so well with Beauty.

We were all laughing when we suddenly heard “Eden, can I talk to you for a moment?” Alpha Theo was standing next to us. My eyes widened. My friends don’t look happy at all. The guys turned to stare at us; Eros eyes narrowing angrily at us.