Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

+ Points > Chapter 53 : Family Secrets and Aftermath - 1 Chapter 53 : Family Secrets and Aftermath ( Katherine's POV ) " I told you long ago that bastard must not be allowed to live ! " I sobbed , pointing an accusing finger at William's face . My voice echoed through the sterile hospital corridor, each word dripping with years of suppressed rage . " All because of your affair back then , fathering a child with that woman !

Now , your bastard has caused Connor to be gravely injured , his life hanging by a thread ! " William's face darkened with shame as hospital staff and other visitors glanced our way . I didn't care who heard . My son was fighting for his life because of his mistakes . " Listen to me , William , " I hissed , stepping closer . " If anything happens to Connor , I'll have someone kill that bastard of yours ! " William flinched as though I'd struck him .

His jaw tightened , eyes flashing with a mixture of guilt and defensiveness . " What's the point of bringing this up now ? " he growled , keeping his voice low . " I never wanted her to have that child . Frederick's mother told me she'd aborted it , then secretly ran off to America . What could I do? " My fury only intensified at his pathetic excuses . " I think you're just pretending ignorance . Maybe you were secretly happy she gave you a child !

" The words hung in the air between us , sharp and poisonous . William's face contorted with anger , but I could see the truth in his eyes . ( Richard's POV ) I stood awkwardly nearby , witnessing the Rivers family's dirty laundry being aired in public . As Alpha of the Winters pack and Olivia's father , I'd come to support my daughter through this nightmare , not to be privy to another pack's scandals . A flicker of embarrassment crossed my face as Katherine's accusations grew louder .

This was hardly the time or place for such revelations . ||| O 1/3 < Chapter 53 Family Secret +6 Points > Eleanor Rivers , Connor's grandmother , sat rigidly in a nearby chair . Despite her obvious grief , she maintained a formidable composure that commanded respect . Her silver hair was perfectly styled despite the hours of waiting , her posture impeccable . " Enough ! " she suddenly barked , her aura oppressive and cold . " What time do you think it is to be quarreling like this ?

You're humiliating the entire Rivers pack in front of our in - laws ! " Her authority silenced the room instantly . Even Katherine , still trembling with anger and tears streaming down her face , dared not continue her tirade . ( Eleanor's POV ) I fixed my sharp gaze on Katherine , my daughter - in - law of thirty years . Her behavior was unacceptable , regardless of her distress . " Katherine , " I said coldly , " Connor is still fighting for his life inside .

Saying things like ' if anything happens ' - are you cursing your own son ? " Katherine's tears flowed harder as she stammered , " Mother … I didn't mean that … " William's patience snapped again . " Stop crying , " he ordered harshly . " Our son is still in surgery . Crying now is just unlucky . " Katherine turned away , weeping silently into her handkerchief . Her shoulders shook with the effort of containing her sobs .

Richard Winters stepped forward awkwardly , clearly uncomfortable but trying to offer comfort . " Connor is blessed , " he said stiffly . " He'll be fine . " I nodded slightly in acknowledgment of his attempt . At least someone was trying to maintain decorum in this dreadful situation . ( Olivia's POV ) I stood apart from the Rivers family , my back against the cold hospital wall . Their voices faded into meaningless noise around me .

None of it registered - not Katherine's accusations , not William's defenses , not Eleanor's reprimands . My world had shrunk to a single point of crushing self - blame and fear . Each second dragged like an eternity . My chest felt tight , my heart throbbing painfully O < 2/3 < Chapter 53 Family Secret against my ribs . I couldn't breathe properly , as if I were drowning on dry land . +8 Points Every heartbeat was torment . Regret clawed at my insides like a living thing .

If only I hadn't rushed to the rooftop . If only I'd trusted Connor's plan . If only I'd been less impulsive . The beautiful engagement gown I still wore was stained with Connor's blood . I couldn't bring myself to change , as though removing it would somehow sever my connection to him . Desperate hope and terror battled within me . What if the silver had spread too far ? What if the doctors couldn't save him ?

What if the last memory Connor had of me was my foolish , reckless decision that put him in danger ? Time inched forward with excruciating slowness . The sun sank lower outside the windows , shadows lengthening along the hospital corridor . Then , at last , the doors to the operating room opened with a soft click . Katherine rushed forward , her quarrel with William instantly forgotten . " Doctor , how is my son? " she demanded , voice trembling . The others swarmed behind her .

I remained frozen , my hands trembling violently , palms slick with sweat . Hope and dread warred within me as the surgeon finally removed his mask . Exhaustion lined his face , but it gave way to a faint smile . " The patient is out of danger now . " Comments Watch Ads ( 0/20 ) > ||| O Vote