Hunter’s Regret

Chapter Twenty-Five

Hunter's Regret

Hunter's POV

The castle was too quiet.

To quit.

The weight of everything I hadn't said pressed against my chest, suffocating me with every step.

I was going to fix this.

I was going to apologize.

For the way I had treated her.

For the way I have made her feel uncomfortable and sad.

For keeping her at a distance when I knew she deserved more.

For pushing her away when all I wanted was to pull her closer.

I reached Zara's door and lifted my hand to knock—

But before I could, a voice cut through the silence.

"Where are you going, Alpha?"

I stiffened.

Selene.

She stood at the entrance of the hallway, arms crossed, gaze sharp.

"Go back to your room, Selene," I muttered. "I don't have time for this."

She stepped forward, blocking my way, her expression unreadable.

"You're wasting your time," she said quietly. "She's not worth it."