Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 223 – Voren’s strange behavior

I feel calm around her... can you get closer? Bloodfang’s echoed through Voren’s mind, his voice carrying a strange, almost unfamiliar steadiness as they stood at a distance, watching everything unfold between Seraphine, Daisy, and Ravyn.

Voren didn’t hesitate.

The moment he noticed Seraphine moving in their direction, he instinctively stepped back, putting space between them as though proximity alone might stir something he wasn’t ready to face, his body reacting faster than his thoughts could catch up.

But he didn’t get far.

Do you want me dead? Bloodfang snapped, the calm from earlier giving way to sharp irritation. You should be grateful her wolf is keeping me stable enough to hold on until the mate bond is restored.

That stopped Voren mid-step.

He went still for a second, jaw tightening, before finally giving in just enough to remain nearby, though he made sure to stay hidden behind one of the trees, his presence concealed as his gaze fixed on the scene ahead.

From where he stood, he had a clear view of Damon approaching Seraphine, their interaction unfolding in a way that wasn’t inappropriate, nor suggestive yet something about it unsettled him anyway, a quiet discomfort settling deep in his chest as he listened.

"Sera, I’m sorry I’m late," Damon said, his tone carrying genuine regret as he stopped in front of her. "I should have made sure Daisy didn’t leave the pack house when you were heading into the woods."

Seraphine gave a small shrug, as though it barely mattered, though the faint glint in her eyes said otherwise. "It’s fine. My wolf wanted her blood, and she got it, so I guess we’re even now."

heavier crossing his expression. "I heard some things," he admitted carefully. "Was this how she used to

was clear that everything he heard about Seraphine doing to Daisy was a lie. She was

breath, her shoulders lifting slightly before settling again, her tone almost dismissive. "This? This is nothing," she said, her lips curving

added, "I think Ravyn might actually

that," she said, her voice calm but firm. "He used to believe every single word she said, and the last time he accused me of hurting her, I actually did it,

pride in her voice, and no regret

quiet

exhaled slowly, the weight of her words settling in. "I’m sorry you had to go through all that,"

flickered briefly before she looked away, her voice quieter now, but no less certain. "Corvine was

need more

ways that often left no room for anything else, no matter what

the conversation. "Alright, let me take you back to the hotel," he said. "I’ve already packed a few things, so just like last night, I’ll stay in the room next to yours. Then, on the drive, we can go over everything you’ve invested on my behalf for MindNest. And I hope you know this already, but

won’t turn

by then, their steps unhurried as

that, something warmer flickering across her face, but before the moment could settle, a voice cut through from behind

"I’ll take her."

their attention snapping toward the source, and the second Seraphine saw Voren standing there, something inside her