Alpha's Regret: Losing His True Mate

Elodie’s POV

I felt my stomach twist. "Nonna, I already brought my own—"

"Don’t worry, tesoro. It’s nothing inappropriate. Open it and see for yourself."

I lifted the lid slowly, like the box might bite me. And there the Lingerie was.

My face went hot immediately. Of course it was lingerie. What else would Nonna put in a fancy box and tell me to wear to the hot springs?

But as I looked closer, I realized it wasn’t as bad as I’d feared. It was actually... pretty similar to what I usually wore. A simple, elegant set. Nothing over-the-top.

I let out a breath I didn’t know I’d been holding.

Nonna’s smile widened, like she could read every thought racing through my head. "Make sure you wear it, cara."

I hesitated, the fabric soft between my fingers. "...Alright."

The door opened.

I looked up, and there was Dante, standing in the doorway, his eyes immediately landing on the box in my hands.

I slammed the lid shut so fast I nearly caught my fingers in it.