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.

toward the east woods stretched ahead, quiet but not empty, and it didn’t take long before the murmurs began, low

just like the rumors... she really has no

followed by a scoff that carried more contempt than subtlety. "Came crawling back, just like

joined in, sharper, laced with satisfaction. "I heard Alpha Ravyn doesn’t even look at

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

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

nothing had been said, her focus fixed ahead until one of them stepped forward and blocked

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

piercing enough to make the air feel heavier, and when she spoke, her voice carried a quiet authority that didn’t need to be raised. "Why do you call me Luna? I’m no longer your

yet edged with something unmistakable.

her, letting the weight of

immediately, thick and suffocating, as whatever the girl intended to say vanished completely, and within seconds, they reached out through the mindlink, rushing to Daisy to confirm the truth

didn’t wait for anything else, moving past them without another glance as the forest gradually swallowed the lingering tension behind her, the sounds of the pack fading until only the quiet of

finally reached deeper into the east woods, the stillness wrapped around her fully, untouched and calm, and without hesitation, she began removing her clothes, placing them carefully over a branch before stepping back,

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

something vivid and alive, from the faint rustle

extending as her paws met the ground with weight and purpose, and the growl that rose from her chest

as she moved through the woods, each step filled with strength, with

months, and with it came a wave of relief that