Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 358: I like the woman you have chosen

The shaman fell silent for a long moment instead of answering right away.

She studied Voren with those ancient eyes of hers, as if she could see far beyond the walls of the room and straight into the heart of whatever future lay ahead.

"Do you truly want to restore the mate bond?" Her voice stayed calm, but there was something deeper and heavier hidden beneath the surface. "Things may not unfold the way you expect."

Voren’s jaw tightened, his hands slowly curling into fists at his sides as he held her gaze without flinching. "What I started," he answered with firm resolve, "I will finish."

The shaman watched him for another beat before giving a small nod. "You are determined." A faint smile curled the corner of her lips. "The Blood Moon Festival must be held after the next full moon. Between now and then, I need to isolate myself and prepare for what is coming."

Voren frowned, the way she spoke making it feel like something much bigger and more serious than just a ceremony was on the horizon. He drew in a slow breath.

"I’m not afraid of whatever’s ahead," he admitted, "but I’d appreciate some kind of warning." His eyes narrowed slightly. "What exactly is coming?"

The shaman’s smile widened, but it was that same mysterious kind that gave answers without really giving any at all. "This is all I am permitted to say." Her gaze softened unexpectedly. "But I like the woman you have chosen."

Voren’s expression eased a little at that. The old woman continued, her voice warm with quiet wisdom. "If you wish to keep her, make sure she is always happy."

will stand beside you

words strange at all. In fact, they lined up perfectly with what he already planned to do. Making Seraphine happy wasn’t some chore or burden.

happiness that the old pain she’d carried for years finally faded away. He wanted her smiling so often that it became her natural state, and if possible, he

small, determined smile appeared on his

slowly turned around. "I shall take my leave now." She glanced over at the sleeping Seraphine. "When she wakes up, thank her for the food on my

change her clothes." She pointed toward Seraphine with gentle emphasis. "And remember to keep a close eye

gave a single, firm nod.

rather than walk. By the time the door closed softly behind her, it felt as though she had never been there at all. Only the faint, lingering memory of

Seraphine’s appearance had finally solved a mystery that had lingered unanswered for many years. But that truth wasn’t meant to come out today. Everything would be revealed during the

connected almost immediately. "Voren," Ravyn said, sounding relieved. "Are you

no need," he replied calmly. "I

the other end, Ravyn opened his mouth to argue, but Voren knew him too well. Before Ravyn could get a single word out, he continued

schedule. Announce that the Blood Moon Festival will be held one month after the Full Moon Festival." His fingers

Voren ended the call. A few seconds later,

breathless voice sounded at the end of the line. "Voren, the amount you sent is way too much," he said,

leaned back in his chair. "Don’t worry about it. That payment covers my entire family." Before Ravyn could ask anything else, the line