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."

expression. "I heard some things," he admitted carefully. "Was this

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

she said, her lips curving faintly without humor. "The pack always believes her anyway. I just don’t understand why

Ravyn might

finish, her expression sharpening just slightly. "Don’t fall for that," she said, her voice calm but firm. "He used

in her voice, and

something quiet

the weight of her words settling in. "I’m sorry you had to go through all that," he said, his tone

gaze flickered briefly before she looked away, her voice quieter now, but no

didn’t need

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

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 I really don’t mind how much you withdraw from

though still carrying a trace of fatigue. "Alright, I won’t turn down your kindness,"

toward the car by then, their steps unhurried as Damon answered,

flickering across her face, but before the moment could settle,

"I’ll take her."

of them turned at once, their attention snapping toward the source, and the second Seraphine saw Voren standing there,