Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth (Hannah and Noah)

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ChapterMy father's fists clenched. "I'll kill him," he growled, his eyes flashing gold. My mother put a hand on his arm, but that fire didn't go out. "No," I said firmly. "I don't want anyone to do anything. Just want to put it all behind me."

A heavy silence fell over the room. Finally, I looked up at my father. "I've decided I want to take over Silvermoon as Alpha when you abdicate."

My parents exchanged glances, their expressions ranging from surprise to concern.

"Hannah," my mother said gently, "perhaps you should take some time to relax and process everything before making such a big decision. And if you change your mind, Alvin could-

"No." The word came out sharper than I intended, but I didn't soften my tone. I abruptly stood from the bed on legs that were surprisingly strong despite how I felt.

I strode over to the table in the center of the room and forcefully poured myself a cup of steaming tea." I've had enough of being the meek woman who cries and wallows. Alvin will destroy this pack. I'm here to claim my rightful role as Alpha of Silvermoon, and if you will not give it to me, then I will challenge Alvin to a duel."

Behind me, I heard a collective gasp. I turned to see that my parents and my sister had gone ashen.

Just to drive the point home, I let my fangs drop, and I felt my eyes begin to glow. "And I will win."

My parents stared at me, wide-eyed and silent. I could practically hear their hearts pounding as I sipped my tea. Challenging someone to a duel in our world was no joke-it was a fight to the death.

Finally, my mother spoke. "You know you would have to kill him in a duel, right?"

"Of course I know." I set my teacup down. It tasted like ash in my mouth anyway. "I've been training for months, and I could take Alvin down in a heartbeat. He's nothing but a lazy playboy who just wants money and power. Another long silence followed. I could see the internal struggle playing out on my parents' faces-their desire to protect me warring with the fire in my eyes.

Suddenly, Lily piped up from where she'd been lingering in the doorway. "If you don't let my sister take what's rightfully hers," she whispered, "then I will leave I will take my child and leave."

I whirled around, eyes wide. "Lily-"

She held up a hand, silencing me. Her gaze was fixed on our parents, her chin lifted in defiance. "I mean it. Hannah is the rightful heir. She's more than capable, and she's been through hell and is still capable. If you can't see that, then I don't want to be part of this family anymore."

My father sighed heavily, running a hand through his graying hair. "No. That won't be necessary, Lily." He turned to me, his expression serious. "Hannah, I haven't officially abdicated yet. If you want to take over Silvermoon, then it is your right, you are my heir, after all." I let out a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding. "Good."

My father nodded. "So long as you're ready, we can begin the process of my abdication and transferring

leadership to you. We could have a coronation within you sure you're ready for this, Hannah? Really ready? E

I stood tall, my fangs still dropped, my eyes glowing w spirit. Noah could never take that from me.

"I'm ready."