Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 155 – Alpha boy toy

No one noticed the exact moment Bryan slipped out of the car and made his way over, his small steps unsteady but determined, until suddenly his arms were wrapped tightly around Seraphine’s legs, holding on like she was the only thing keeping him grounded.

It wasn’t the movement that caught her attention, though, it was his voice, soft and fragile, carrying a familiarity that hit her straight in the chest.

She looked down almost instantly.

Bryan was staring up at her, his wide eyes filled with something she hadn’t seen in a long time, something painfully close to hope, and it stirred emotions she had tried so hard to bury.

"Mommy," he said again, his voice trembling just a little as he held on tighter. "Bryan has been bad. You can punish me, but I’m sorry. Can you make me pancakes?"

The words landed heavier than they should have, simple and innocent, but loaded with guilt that didn’t belong on a child’s shoulders.

Behind them, near the car, Corvine stood frozen for a second before his composure cracked, his eyes glossing over as emotion crept in despite his effort to stay detached. He wasn’t the only one affected. Seraphine blinked slowly, a tear slipping free before she brushed it away quickly, as if acknowledging it would weaken her resolve.

"Fine," she said, her voice steady even though her chest felt tight. "I’ll make you pancakes." She paused just long enough to draw a line where it needed to be. "But I’m not your mommy anymore."

She expected that to make him let go, expected him to loosen his grip and step back, but instead, Bryan held on even tighter, his small fingers clutching at her like he was afraid she might disappear if he didn’t.

"No," he said softly, shaking his head. "You are my mommy."

step forward, but Bryan refused to release her, his hold stubborn despite how weak he

he said gently, crouching slightly so he was closer to the

small and tired but still there. "Uncle Corvine," he

is enough. I don’t think Seraphine is angry with you." He glanced briefly at her before looking back

That finally worked.

to stand on his own, his body betrayed him, dizziness hitting hard enough to make

catching him immediately and lifting him into her

second she held him properly, her focus

every detail, every sign his body was giving off, and it didn’t take long for her to

tone sharp enough to slice through the air. "Leaving a child like this, malnourished and dehydrated.

to defend himself, his voice quieter than it had ever been. "He refused to eat," he admitted. "He said he would only eat your

before she turned away from him

treatment. Just as he

mean she’s forgiven you,"

moment before stepping back slowly, accepting it without argument. He returned

was going to

wanted them to or not. Back when Seraphine had still been his

got sick, Ravyn had never felt this kind of pressure, never felt this fear, because Seraphine had always been there, quietly taking