Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 209 – I didn’t want to do it

A day earlier

Damon had arrived at the meeting point long before they did, his car idling quietly as he leaned back in his seat, his eyes scanning the road with growing impatience, though he tried not to let it show.

Minutes stretched into nearly forty, and just when he was beginning to wonder if something had gone wrong, Corvine’s car finally pulled up, Seraphine stepping out right after.

The moment Damon saw her, every trace of irritation disappeared, replaced by something much brighter, something almost relieved, and whatever questions he might have asked about the delay faded before they could even form.

He quickly helped her into the car, his movements efficient but carrying an excitement he couldn’t quite hide, and soon enough, they were on the road, the long drive back to the pack stretching ahead of them.

Seraphine didn’t waste any time.

"Did you find out who was behind the chemical incident?" she asked, her voice calm but focused, her eyes already searching his expression for answers.

Damon tightened his grip on the steering wheel slightly, his gaze fixed on the road. "I don’t have solid proof yet," he admitted, his tone thoughtful, "but I strongly suspect Daisy. Ever since Ravyn took her phone, she’s been looking for any opportunity to get out of the pack."

Seraphine absorbed that quietly before continuing, her mind already moving ahead as she began sharing everything that had happened on her end—the launch, her plans, the steps she had taken, even mentioning Zane and his involvement.

Damon glanced at her briefly, surprise flashing across his face before it softened into admiration. "You’re always ahead of everyone," he said with a faint shake of his head. "So when are you planning to expose her?"

Seraphine leaned back slightly, her expression unreadable, her voice almost indifferent. "Not yet. Ravyn hasn’t suffered enough taking care of Bryan. When he does, I’ll reveal everything."

Damon let out a quiet breath, a small smile tugging at his lips despite the weight of her words. "That kind of truth might destroy him."

hesitate. "And I’d gladly arrange

in her tone,

again, her focus returning to something more pressing. "Did you find anything

dimmed slightly as he shook his head. "I’m sorry. I haven’t had the time to

her gaze drifting as she pieced things together, her

for that night was outsourced," she said slowly, her voice gaining clarity as the idea settled. "Ravyn wanted everyone in the pack to enjoy

turned to him, her decision already made. "Let’s go talk to

go now, we won’t make it back in time. And what

a quiet, almost mischievous edge slipping into her expression as she

hesitated for a second before handing it over, his attention still on the

in his hand. "It’s off now," she said

the screen before looking back at her. "They’ll still try

out her own phone and showed it to him. "Already off. Problem

quiet breath, realizing there was no arguing with her once she made up her mind, and truthfully, a part of him

them even a step closer to understanding what

road growing quieter as they approached their destination, until finally, they arrived

moment they stepped inside,

itself had become heavier, and while there were still a few customers scattered around,

instead of

were expecting you," Damon murmured under his breath, his

with quiet curiosity. "And how exactly

gaze landed on someone - a familiar face - one of the waiters from

and without hesitation, she began walking toward her, her

turned abruptly and began walking in the opposite direction, her movements rushed, almost