Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 391: Chapter 391 - If happiness unlocks your abilities then...

Voren wasn’t sure whether to feel pleased as hell or seriously worried. Part of him lit up with real satisfaction that the pack had already started warming up to Seraphine, even without knowing her true identity.

But the other part of him felt a sharp twist of unease, too much attention right now could turn dangerous fast, especially after the wild scene at the hospital. He shoved those worries down and zeroed in on Kael’s mindlink.

’My mom?’ Disbelief dripped from his voice, making Kael chuckle on the other end.

’Yeah, Alpha.’ The Beta sounded completely worn out.’Believe it or not, Luna Oriana is dying to meet Doctor Ash.’

Voren pinched the bridge of his nose, a headache already blooming behind his eyes.

Kael kept going, his tone dead serious.’And if you’re thinking I’m gonna be the one to tell her Doctor Ash is actually Luna Sera, you can forget it. I like being alive.’

Despite everything, a reluctant smile tugged at Voren’s lips.’I’m serious,’ Kael pushed.’I’m shocked she hasn’t already cornered you about it.’

Voren’s expression darkened.’Why?’

’Because she announced to half the pack that she planned to talk to you. She wants Doctor Ash to become a permanent member of Grimroot.’

That hit Voren like a punch, freezing him in place. A permanent member. The irony burned so strong it was almost funny. If only his mother knew just how deeply Doctor Ash was already tied to Grimroot in ways she’d never accept.

He exhaled slowly. Deep down, he would’ve loved for Seraphine to soak up all that genuine pack affection. For once, people were praising her openly, respecting her skills, admiring her, actually wanting her around.

After everything she’d suffered, she deserved to feel truly valued and wanted. But the risk was too high.

Doctor Finn had already pieced together parts of her identity through the disguise, and if one person could do it, others might too. He wasn’t about to put her in jeopardy, not with the Full Moon Festival breathing down their necks and their wedding only days away.

’Tell everyone Doctor Ash already left,’ Voren instructed.

Kael caught on instantly.’That’s exactly what I figured you’d say.’

himself.’But let them know I plan to

Kael’s voice.’That’s

beat later, Voren remembered

’Yes, Alpha?’

at the top of the pack in six

out

be there

then let out a soft laugh.’Good luck dealing with Luna

Voren could fire back. When he turned around, Seraphine was already watching him, bright

members, the party his mother had thrown together, her

warm glow spread through Seraphine’s chest, building until her eyes shone with pure emotion. Without a

his chest, a soft smile curving her lips. "I forgot to tell you

gently through her

escaped her. "Marsha finally explained

caught his full attention.

to way more abilities than I ever realized." Her cheeks warmed as she continued. "And she said those powers grow insanely stronger

with raw feeling. "I think that’s why I could heal those warriors. Because of you." Emotion thickened in her throat. "For years, nothing like that ever happened. But lately... I’ve been happier than I ever

He leaned in and kissed her forehead, slow and full of devotion. "If happiness unlocks your abilities," he murmured, voice dropping low and intimate,

full of joy that wrapped around his heart like nothing else. He wanted to hear that laugh for

in peaceful bliss. For once there were no emergencies crashing in, no crushing secrets, no battles or painful conversations.

hurt, teased

himself staring at her with pure adoration, and each time Seraphine

away from the quiet magic of the cabin. But the city waited, and so did

point of the pack where the helicopter would land. As they approached, Voren noticed immediately that the

felt a sharp spike of nerves hit her. Voren noticed right away and reached for her hand without

they sat down, Voren pulled her tight against his side, completely ignoring the fact that his parents sat right across

ignored the disapproving glare already forming on his mother’s