Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 29 – A Club for the High and Mighty

Augustine inhaled slowly, as though weighing the consequences of what he was about to say. When he finally spoke, his voice carried quiet certainty.

"Damon Locke."

The name stirred something faint at the back of Seraphine’s mind. Familiar, but distant, like a face glimpsed once in a crowded room.

She did not react immediately, not with Marshall still standing there. He didn’t belong to their world, and instinct warned her to be careful with what she revealed.

"Damon?" Marshall echoed, suspicion sharpening his tone. "How can he help?" He sounded genuinely interested and as if Augustine perceived it, he paused, turned, and looked at Marshall as though the question itself insulted his intelligence. "I’ll take my leave now," he said curtly.

Seraphine and Corvine followed him without hesitation. Behind them, Marshall’s voice carried casually through the room. "Sure. Prepare the bill for the lawsuit."

It was a reminder, cold and deliberate, that his business with Augustine predated Seraphine’s arrival.

The moment the door closed behind them, Marshall’s expression hardened. He walked back into his office and dialed a number he knew by heart.

As soon as the receiver answered, he began to speak without filter. "Mr. Ashkael," he said when the call connected, "it’s just as you said. She came, and I turned her away, but there’s a problem."

Voren’s voice came through the line, indifferent and unhurried. "What problem?"

Marshall exhaled slowly, then said the truth. "She’s devilishly gorgeous. I hope you won’t stop me from dating her."

The memory of Seraphine standing there, composed, striking, entirely unbothered by rejection still lingered. What was not sitting well with him was Corvine all over her.

there anything between her and Corvine? Those were the questions he should have asked but

Voren’s explicit instructions, Marshall knew he would have pursued her

eyes freezing Marshall with attention to Voren’s next words. "But if your emotions blind you and you conduct any form of business with

together, not strong enough to go against Voren. Who would even dare? Unless the

did as you said. But she might be going to Damon. Augustine mentioned him." There was a brief silence, and he was about to

in his chair. "Why exactly is she blacklisted?" he asked,

than before. "Don’t be deceived by appearances. I’ll tell you when we meet at the Sovereign

The line went dead.

***

briefly over his shoulder as if expecting the man to reappear.

lawyer. He wants to press charges against me, but don’t worry,

Augustine’s mouth lifted, interest sparking. "What

said flatly, as

simple. Just give

time. "That’s the problem. I never imagined her lies would go

"That’s... complicated," he admitted. "But not

drained her. "It’s not a bad idea," she said after a moment. "But it takes time. I really hope I won’t have to go

pressed charges yet, and I doubt he will. From what I hear, the pack is in chaos. He

Some truths

after, agreeing on a time to

to the Stone mansion, exhaustion clung to her bones. She skipped dinner entirely and fell into bed, her mind racing long after

called softly through the door. "I hope you’re awake. I brought you