Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 375 - I’m not covering for you on this one

The deep worry etched across Voren’s face made Seraphine’s chest squeeze tight with emotion. She absolutely hated seeing him like this, so vulnerable and on edge.

This was the same powerful Alpha who faced down enemies without flinching and carried the crushing weight of an entire pack on his shoulders every single day, yet right here and now, all she could see was a man terrified of losing the person he loved more than anything.

A soft, reassuring smile curved her lips as she looked at him. "Nothing’s wrong," she told him gently, her fingers brushing along the strong line of his jaw while she took in every handsome detail of his face.

"But V, when I chose to walk this path with you, I never thought it was going to be smooth sailing. I knew deep down there would be tough challenges, people who wouldn’t approve, and real sacrifices we’d both have to make."

She leaned forward a little closer, her voice staying calm and steady through the swirl of feelings inside her. "With your parents especially, trust me, I get exactly where they’re coming from."

Voren’s brows drew together, but Seraphine kept going before he could jump in. "They saw a side of you I never got to witness. They had to watch you suffer and fall apart while I was out there living my life completely unaware because of that spell. The sadness of it all flickered across her features.

"They carried that pain for so long, feeling helpless while I couldn’t even remember what we had."

Her thumb stroked his cheek tenderly. "So no, we’re not running off and leaving everything behind. We’re staying right here."

The quiet certainty in her voice made something soften in his eyes, easing a bit of the storm inside him. "They love you, V," she added warmly, her smile growing. "They might not be senseless about me right now, but that’s totally different. Your parents just don’t want to see you get hurt again. That’s what this whole thing is really about. They’ll come around eventually. I really believe that."

The confidence ringing in her tone caught even Voren by surprise. He let out a long, heavy breath, some of the tension draining from his shoulders.

refuse to come to

stared up at

and completely unreasonable the moment his emotions took over. Her hands stayed on his face as

flooded her cheeks. Before she could even react, his hand moved toward her waist. The discomfort she’d been trying hard

expression darkening with fresh concern. Seraphine quickly caught his wrist

stated, his eyes narrowing with that intense protectiveness she knew so well. "And

truth. A moment later, realization hit him hard. "Wait." His whole

A faint blush

arms, his

should just endure it

drew in a slow, deep breath, clearly fighting to keep his calm. "That isn’t right," he said, his jaw tightening with frustration and worry.

despite everything. "Is that even possible? Technically we don’t know if we are fated mates yet, and that kind of thing should

completely confident and certain even though neither of them had ever never tried anything like this before. "I’ve

she could answer, another thought seemed to strike him. "Actually, after that, I need your help at

turned serious

flashed across

mind, an offended growl echoed.’Don’t throw me under the bus.’ Bloodfang sounded embarrassed.’You started this.’ Voren stayed completely unmoved.’You have to take responsibility for what you did. I’m not covering for you on

attention back to Seraphine, Voren explained the whole situation. "He

up. "Is it