Taking my eyes off him, I averted my gaze. The grip on the glass tightened slightly. My attention was drawn to the pressure I felt inside.

Remembering the night of the war brought a stab of pain to my chest. That night, at the Blue Blood Pack, my only intention was to save Natalia. Hearing that someone was trying to kill her family, I immediately feared for her safety. I thought she was a helpless omega, unable to defend herself.

That night, I realized how much I desired her. This longing wasn't solely due to the mate bond.

I reflected on the past five years and how her memory continued to torment me nightly. The truth was, I felt regret every night.

"Adrian, are you listening to me?"

I lifted the glass and drained the wine.

When I stood, my father's eyebrows furrowed.

"Dad, don't overthink it."

I started toward the door, but his voice stopped me.

"I saw how you looked at her at the pack party. Denying your feelings to your father isn't an option. I am your father. I know my son very well."

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

"I wanted her to be my daughter-in-law, believing she could handle you. I still believe I didn't ruin your life. Actually, I chose what was best for you."

I opened my eyes and turned to face him. He rose from the couch, as if he'd noticed something in my eyes.

I was completely clueless about his terror. Why did he react like that? What had he seen?

"You are right. I regret—"

Just as I was about to admit I regretted the divorce, someone knocked.

I opened the door to find Patric standing there.

"It's Doctor Harold," he said, holding up my phone. I realized I'd forgotten it.

My father approached, uncertainty etched on his face. I wondered why he didn't believe Lynda. I knew it was her; she'd been with me for over six years. I trusted her. I was the one who found

"Put it on speaker," I told Patric.

He nodded, accepting the call and placing it on speakerphone.

Harold's voice came through.

"Alpha."

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