Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth

"Oh, and who was that?"

I laughed.

"Don't play stupid now, Ms. Approachable and Down-to-Earth!"

"You've been reading the comments, too?" I asked.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

"Of course, I have!" Viona replied. "You seem to be the only thing on everyone's minds."

"Well, me and Noah and Zoe."

"Nah, it's definitely you this time, girl. You have everyone's tongues wagging with that glimpse into your personal life. Nice touch with that wine and cheese, by the way. "Wine, cheese, and salami, thank you very much." "Oo-la-la, so fancy."

We both laughed loudly, then silence fell between us.

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"So," Viona said after a minute, "did pair of Noah/Zoe nutjobs really hurl insults at you like that? Just out of the blue?"

"Yup. That was all off the cuff, unedited."

Viona let out a low whistle.

"Damn. I don't know how you deal with

"I just let it all roll off my shoulders. Their preferences are not my issue."

"Still, I couldn't handle it, especially not on a day-to-day basis like you do. I mean, it's one thing to carry the burdens of a Luna..."

"It t all comes with the honor of being Noah's Luna."

Viona's groan rumbled across the phone line.

"I wouldn't tolerate that for any man."

"Less than a a month left."

"Less than a month. I tell you, if you keep gaining followers like

sorry that he ever let you go."

this interview, Noah is going to be

"That's the idea, isn't it? Wasn't that the purpose behind wearing that dress to the charity ball?"

"That and attracting some cute guys."

rolled my eyes but gave Viona a chuckle, nonetheless

"So, you still haven't told me what you want to do with yourself after the divorce," Viona said.

I hesitated. I still wasn't sure whom I should tell about my plan to become Alpha of the Silvermoon Pack. Viona had, so far, proven loyal to me, but that didn't mean that the same would prove true after my true +25 BOI Chapter 0023

intentions

were declared.

I decided to tell her a half-truth.

"I'm focusing on improving my reputation right now," I said. "That way, I'll come out better in the divorce and get more of what I want." that it's working."

"I'd

say

"Peopl

adored your interview. I'm sure that if you continue on that path, you'll be the shining star of your relationship in no time." That made me smile broadly and sit up straighter. I trusted Viona to not just stroke my ego when it came to this kind of thing, and it was very validating to have someone so close to me confirm that I was doing the right thing. "I'm glad. I was thinking-

I halted as the front door opened, revealing a grim-looking Noah. My heart raced. He would not be home on a day outside of our intimacy nights unless he had a bone to pick with me.

"Hannah? Hello?" Viona asked, her tone concerned. "Is something wrong?"

I shook my head, trying to dislodge the stunned feeling I had from Noah's arrival.

"Yeah, everything's all right," I replied. "Look, Noah just walked in. I'm going to have to call you later."

"All right," Viona said, her tone still cautious. "You let me know if you need anything, okay?"

"Of course. I'll talk to you later."

"Bye."

I hung up the phone as Noah set his messenger bag on the couch beside me. He towered over me, his arms crossed over his chest. His nostrils flared and his eyes were dark, but he otherwise kept his emotions physically under control. "Hello, Noah," I said, ensuring that my voice was as strong as possible. "Is something the matter?" Noah's arms tensed.

"I think if you're going to do interviews, you should at least notify me."