Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 220 – Does Ravyn know about this?

At the lab, Damon stayed close the entire time, his presence steady and watchful, but overbearing, though it was clear he wasn’t taking any chances, especially not when it came to Seraphine.

He made sure she ate properly, watching until she finished her meal, instead of brushing it off like she tended to do. What truly caught him off guard was Bryan because the boy didn’t just sit there quietly.

He ate with them, calm and cooperative, as though he wasn’t that picky boy who always preferred pancakes above all else. He was devouring the meat balls in Seraphine’s plate like they were meant for him.

The hours passed almost unnoticed, swallowed by the quiet rhythm of work and conversation, until Bryan’s energy began to fade, his small body struggling to keep up as sleep slowly pulled at him, his eyes growing heavier with every passing minute.

Seraphine noticed it and quickly informed Damon, "It’s getting late, take Bryan to bed."

Damon hesitated, not because he didn’t agree, but because leaving her alone even for something this simple didn’t sit right with him, his protective instincts refusing to settle as his eyes lingered on her.

He exhaled slowly before speaking, his voice low with concern. "I can have someone else do it. I don’t like leaving you alone."

A faint smile curved along Seraphine’s lips, calm yet firm, carrying that unspoken assurance that she was more than capable of handling herself. She met his gaze without wavering as she said, "I’m done for today, and tomorrow I’ll start testing while making more of Bryan’s serum, so you don’t need to worry. When you’re done, meet me in the east woods. I’m going for a run."

Damon studied her for a brief moment longer, reluctant but ultimately giving in. With a small nod, he agreed, though the hesitation in his expression didn’t fully disappear as he took Bryan with him and left the lab.

Seraphine didn’t linger once everything was settled, stepping out into the night where the air felt cooler, lighter, reminding her of what she left behind.

and it didn’t take long before the murmurs began, low voices rising just enough for

just like the rumors... she really has

that carried more

voice joined in, sharper, laced with satisfaction. "I heard Alpha

attention, her steps steady and unbothered as though their words didn’t exist, even

Marsha’s presence rose, restless and eager, a low growl echoing through her mind. I

refusing to give that instinct even the slightest opening, and continued walking as though nothing had been said, her focus fixed ahead until one of them stepped forward and blocked

girl asked, her expression carefully composed, yet the flicker in her eyes betrayed her curiosity and judgment

on her, calm but piercing enough to make the air feel heavier, and when she spoke, her voice carried a

smoothly, her tone even yet edged with something unmistakable. "I came here as a doctor, and if you upset me, the families affected by that

the weight of her words settle properly before she added,

vanished completely, and within seconds, they reached

another glance as the forest gradually swallowed the lingering tension behind her, the sounds of

the stillness wrapped around her fully, untouched and calm, and without hesitation, she began removing her clothes, placing them carefully over

transformation followed almost instantly, her bones cracking and reforming as her human form gave way to

world expanding into something vivid and alive, from the faint rustle of leaves to the distant movement of creatures hidden

with weight and purpose, and the growl that rose from her chest carried a deep satisfaction

murmured, her presence fully awakened as she moved through the woods, each step filled with strength, with freedom, with something intoxicating that made it

take over completely for the first time in months, and with it came a wave of relief that spread through her entire being, her body finally free from the constant restraint she had forced upon it