111 Regrets Lennox's POV The door to my room pushed open and Levi and Louis walked in , both with a relieved look on their faces . " Man , you are glowing for a man who nearly escaped death , " Louis teased , and I rolled my eyes at them . If only they knew what had happened between Olivia and me , of course I should be glowing . " How are you feeling ?

" Levi asked in a serious tone as he moved over and stood at the edge of the bed , giving me a quick glance as if assessing is I was really okay . " I'm fine , " I sighed . " But we need to find those bastards ! " " We've already done that . Two of the two surviving rogues you didn't kill were found , and they're in the dungeon - though they've yet to tell us who sent them , " Levi announced . My frown deepened as my wolf howled in anger .

" That means I will have to torture them myself , " " No , you won't , brother . All you need is rest to recover , " Levi said in a tone of finality . I wanted to argue , to make him let me torture those rogues myself , but Louis chimed in . " You need rest , Lennox … at least for two days , and that is what's going to happen . You will not get involved with any duty for the next two days , so relax . " Just as I was about to argue with both of them , the door swung open again .

-this time with far more drama . " Lennox ! " a high - pitched voice rang out , and before I could process what 21:23 377 111 Regrets was happening , Anita flew into the room . She ran straight to the bed and threw herself onto me like a damn missile , wrapping her arms around my neck and smothering my face with kisses . " Oh my Moon Goddess ! You're awake ! You're alive ! I was so , so worried !

" she cried dramatically , her lips landing all over my cheeks , nose , jaw- anywhere she could reach . I stiffened under her weight , trying not to groan in discomfort . My ribs were still healing , and her body pressing into me didn't help . Neither did the strong floral perfume she wore that made my head spin for all the wrong reasons . " Anita, you need to get off ," I said flatly , my voice low . But she didn't listen .

She clung even tighter , as if I was her long - lost love returned from war . " I cried for hours ! " she went on , still pressing wet kisses to my cheek . " I barely slept , thinking about you! I couldn't eat , couldn't think straight- " " Anita ! " I snapped , my patience breaking . " Enough . Get off me ." That got her attention . She froze , pulling back just a little , her face showing fake hurt and wide - eyed innocence . " I was just worried ," she pouted .

" I know , " I muttered coldly , shifting uncomfortably . " But you don't have to throw yourself on me . You are hurting me ," I said with a frown . Deep down , I knew that if it were a certain someone , I wouldn't complain . Levi coughed awkwardly behind her , clearly trying not to laugh , while Louis outright smirked . Bastards . 21:23 217 111 Regrets Anita blinked at me , clearly stunned by my cold tone . " I … I'm sorry- " " It's okay ," I cut her off sharply .

Anita smiled at me , a smile that had no effect on me . She sat beside me , far too close , her hand brushing mine like , irritating me even more . I stared at her for a long moment , feeling absolutely … nothing . No spark . No warmth . No interest . Just a faint headache and growing irritation . How the hell did I ever like her ? I glanced at Levi and Louis - both watching the scene unfold with poorly concealed amusement - and I couldn't help but wonder how we were ever interested in her .

Anita was never my type . Not truly . She's Too loud . Too clingy . Too fake . She was all surface and no substance . My wolf had never once stirred for her . And I knew , deep down , she'd never been Levi's or Louis's type either . We only ever kept her around because … well , because of Olivia . I exhaled slowly , the weight of the truth sitting heavy in my chest . I had chosen Anita to get back at Olivia . To hurt her the way she had hurt me back then .

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What better revenge than to claim her best friend ? And it worked , didn't it ? Olivia had looked hurt when she saw us together . She stopped looking me in the eyes . She avoided rooms I walked into . She pulled away , and I convinced myself I had won. But now … sitting here , feeling nothing for the woman beside me , all I could feel was regret . 21:23 317 111 Regrets I regretted making Anita my concubine . I regretted marking her .

I regretted every kiss , every night , every public display meant to stab into Olivia like a blade . I regretted that I'd ever thought about marrying her just to hurt Olivia more . It was petty . Cruel . And above all - it wasn't me . I glanced at Anita again . She was chatting with Louis now , trying to win him over with that fake laugh of hers . But even Louis looked bored .

I stared blankly at the ceiling , trying to drown out Anita's voice as she giggled at something Louis clearly didn't find funny . Her fingers were now playing with the edge of my blanket , like she owned the right to touch anything of mine . Disgust curled in my gut . I couldn't endure it anymore . I pushed myself up slightly on the bed , ignoring the sharp ache in my side as I cleared my throat . They all turned to look at me .

" I think I need to rest now , " I said , keeping my tone as neutral as possible . " The headache's kicking in again ." Louis arched a brow , seeing right through me . Levi gave me a nod , understanding . Anita , of course , pouted . " Oh , but I just got here- " " I know , " I cut in , not harsh but firmly . " But I need quiet . And I need space . Alone . " 21:23 417 < 111 Regrets " But- " " Anita ," Levi said suddenly , stepping in with a serious look . " Let him rest . You heard him .

" She looked between the three of us as if she wanted to protest again , but something in my expression must have warned her off . Slowly , she stood , smoothing down her dress like she was some queen being dismissed . " Fine ," she said , too sweetly . " I'll come check on you later ." " Don't , " I said before I could stop myself . An awkward Silence filled the air . Anita stared at me , stunned . For once , no fake pout . No crocodile tears . Just shock .

" I need space , Anita , " I continued , my voice quieter now but firm . " Don't take it personally . Just … give me time . " She didn't respond . Just nodded stiffly , then turned and walked out , her perfume lingering in the air . Levi and Louis gave me a curious look . " Are you okay ? " Levi asked . " Yeah … just need a moment alone , " I said . They nodded and also left .

After they left , I settled back on the bed , my back against the headboard , and kept staring at the ceiling , my mind a tangle of mess . For a few minutes , I thought of Levi's words , how he told me he wanted to start afresh with Olivia … 21:23 5/7 < 111 Regrets I wondered If I could do that too . Can I forgive her ? I mean , can we forgive each other ? She had hurt me , and I had hurt her too .

As I lay there , staring at the ceiling and thinking about everything - about Olivia , about the mess I'd made - my sharp hearing suddenly picked up something . Voices . At first , I thought I was imagining it . But then I heard it again - louder this time . One voice stood out clearly , even through the walls . It was Olivia's . My heart skipped a beat . She sounded upset , maybe even angry . I didn't know what she was saying , but I knew she was pissed .

Without thinking , I sat up quickly , pain shooting through my ribs . I clenched my jaw to stop myself from groaning . My body wasn't ready to move yet - but I didn't care . I pushed off the bed , grabbed the nearest shirt , and forced it over my head . Every movement hurt , but I kept going . I had to know what was going on , why she was yelling , who she was yelling at . 21:23