Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

Chapter 180 : The Alpha's Final Hours Chapter 180 : The Alpha's Final Hours ( Katherine's POV ) Olivia Winters narrowly escaped danger , a stroke of luck from her werewolf healing abilities . But things weren't as promising for William Rivers . The pack doctor's words echoed in my mind like a death sentence . " Alpha Rivers has been poisoned for months with a rare wolfsbane derivative . His organs are severely damaged by the silver - laced toxin .

" " There's no hope for recovery , " the doctor continued , his voice heavy with finality . Eleanor Rivers , the pack matriarch , swayed on her feet . Her face went ashen as the reality hit her . " My son , " she whispered , her voice breaking . " My William . " She collapsed to the floor in a dead faint . The shock of losing her son had overwhelmed even her strong Alpha bloodline constitution . Two nurses rushed to help Eleanor while I stood frozen .

The woman who had raised William , who had guided the Rivers pack for decades , was crumbling before my eyes . My own heart felt like it was being torn apart . Despite our marital troubles , William was still my mate . The bond between us , though strained , still existed . The following day , I visited Vanessa Reed in the detention center . The reinforced glass between us was designed to contain supernatural prisoners .

Vanessa wore a standard detention uniform , but her violet eyes still held that dangerous gleam . She greeted me with a mocking smile . " Well , well . Mrs. Rivers , " she said , emphasizing the formal address . " What an unexpected visit . " Gone were the days when she called me " Mom ," Our fractured relationship had shattered completely since her obsessive affections for Connor had surfaced . " Did you poison William Rivers ? " I asked coldly , cutting straight to the point .

Vanessa's eyes widened in feigned surprise . " Poison ? Whatever do you mean ? " " Don't play innocent with me , " I snapped . " Frederick Warner was the mastermind behind the systematic poisoning . You were his accomplice . " Vanessa's violet eyes gleamed dangerously . She leaned forward against the glass . " That's quite an accusation , Mrs. Rivers , " she said with a sweet smile . " Do you have any evidence ? " " Evidence will surface through pack investigation ," I asserted firmly .

Vanessa laughed , a cold sound that sent chills down my spine . " But none exists yet , does it ? " I felt my jaw clench with frustration . She was right , and she knew it . " Frederick Warner has been apprehended by pack enforcers ," I revealed . " He tried to kill Connor Rivers . " For the first time , Vanessa's composure cracked slightly . Alarm flashed across her features . O 1/3 Chapter 180 : The Alpha's … " Is Connor hurt ? " she asked , her voice betraying genuine concern .

I dismissed her worry with cold disdain . " Your concern for him is pathetic and unwanted . " " Confess to poisoning William Rivers ," I urged . " The pack council might show leniency . " Vanessa's defiant smile returned . " The Rivers family would never forgive me anyway . Why should I confess to something I didn't do ? " Our visiting time was ending . Vanessa gave me a meaningful smile that sent chills down my spine .

There was something in her expression that suggested she knew more than she was revealing . Something that made my wolf instincts scream danger . ( Connor's POV ) After learning about William's terminal condition , I stayed by his bedside . I only left to check on Eleanor , who remained unconscious from the shock . William was moved from the ICU to a private room in the pack's medical wing . He would spend his last moments with family , away from the sterile hospital environment .

Katherine joined me after having lunch . Her amber eyes were red - rimmed from crying . " Have you eaten anything ? " she asked , her voice gentle despite our family's turmoil . " I have no appetite , " I replied , my ice - blue eyes hollow with grief . The thought of food made my stomach turn . How could I eat when my father was dying ? " Gerald Rivers will return to Riverdale tomorrow afternoon ," Katherine informed me . " He'll handle pack succession matters . " I nodded numbly .

The weight of impending leadership felt crushing on my shoulders . William stirred in his hospital bed . His once - powerful frame looked frail and diminished . " Eating is pointless ," he said weakly . " Death is inevitable for even an Alpha when silver invades the bloodstream so thoroughly ." Katherine moved to his bedside . " You should eat.something to maintain your strength . " William's laugh was bitter and hollow . " Strength for what ? A few more hours of suffering ?

" He turned his gaze to Katherine , his eyes filled with pain that went beyond physical agony . " Are you happy that I'm dying ? " he asked bitterly . " After all our conflicts over Frederick Warner and Vanessa Reed ? " Katherine's face crumpled with grief . Despite their marital troubles , his words cut deep . " I'm not as malicious as you think , " she declared , her voice breaking with emotion . The tension between my parents was suffocating .

I could feel their decades of unresolved conflicts hanging in the air like a toxic cloud . I stood up from my chair , sensing they needed privacy . This might be their final conversation as mates . " I'll give you two some time alone , " I said quietly . I left the room , closing the door behind me . III