Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 348: Under the moonlight

’You brought her here. That means she stays, got that?’ Bloodfang’s voice slammed through Voren’s mind with enough force to make him wince.

The Alpha resisted the urge to rub his forehead. ’It’s not that simple.’

’Seems pretty damn simple to me,’ Bloodfang argued, Voren let out a long, weary breath. ’We came here to break the spell first. After that, we’ll head back to the city and get married before anything else.’

For a moment Bloodfang stayed quiet. Then the wolf practically exploded in his head.

’Why even bother with marriage? Just crown her as your Luna already and cancel that stupid Blood Moon Festival!’

Voren closed his eyes for a second, fighting back a headache. Sometimes he really wondered who was harder to deal with. Bloodfang, or his parents.

’The Blood Moon Festival has to happen,’ he explained patiently. ’There are traditions, laws, and serious obligations tied to it. Without the mate bond restoration, we can’t mark each other, and enjoy that unique attraction only the mate bond offers.’

’That’s exactly why I want to marry her first. Once we’re officially married, nothing can tear us apart. Not politics, not challenges, not even the mate bond itself.’

Bloodfang grunted, sounding almost reluctant. ’Fine. I’ll admit you’re smarter than I gave you credit for.’

The wolf’s tone carried a hint of disappointment, like he’d been hoping for a simpler, more primal solution. ’How the hell did you even convince her? You couldn’t pull it off with my help, and trust me, I was being extremely charming.’

Voren nearly laughed out loud. ’Charming isn’t the word I’d use.’

’Then what word would you use?’

’Annoying.’

dramatically. ’Same

himself. ’I’ll tell you the whole story later. Right now I need

muttered something that sounded a lot like a complaint before finally

turned his full attention back to Seraphine. She was still wandering around the cabin, eyes wide and

they’d been through warmed him straight to

said, his voice pulling her focus back to him. "I’ll check in

"Though I have to admit, I’m already really looking forward to tasting whatever you make and

chest. She had way more planned for him than just cooking a

"Okay," she replied softly.

door, but he’d barely taken a few steps

"Wait."

Seraphine crossed the room in a hurry. The distance between them vanished in seconds.

hit him hard enough to leave him completely distracted. When she pulled away, Voren stared down at her, his arm instinctively wrapping around her waist to

coming out rougher than he intended. His eyes had darkened with heat. "You have no idea how hard you’re making it for me to

that crept across Seraphine’s cheeks only made the fire burn hotter. A playful little smile tugged

so much promise that Voren understood exactly what she meant. His expression softened. He’d already waited years for her. A little longer

both desperately needed this time together—no interruptions, no heavy responsibilities, no chaos swirling around them. Just the two of them,

up and brushed a loose strand of hair gently behind her ear, savoring the quiet moment. Then another thought crossed his mind. "Actually, there’s something we

her head, curious.

more

that supposed to happen in front

to his face.