Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 501 - Bryan isn’t your son

Ravyn didn’t react at all. Daisy’s voice might as well have vanished into thin air for how much attention he paid it. His gaze stayed completely locked on Seraphine, unable to tear himself away from the breathtaking woman sitting so comfortably in the chair that was supposed to belong to Voren.

A sharp sting of jealousy pierced straight through Daisy’s chest. She clenched her hands tight, forcing a smile that never came close to reaching her eyes. When Ravyn refused to even acknowledge her, she turned directly toward Seraphine instead.

"Sera." Her voice carried loud and clear across the room. "That seat is already taken. It’s reserved for Alpha Voren."

The second the words left her mouth, whispers exploded through the hall. Several Lunas exchanged knowing glances before leaning in to share their thoughts.

"Daisy really never learns."

"If I were her, I’d keep my mouth shut after everything that happened last night."

"Exactly."

"She’s only making herself look worse."

"I’d be too embarrassed to say another word."

Each whispered comment landed like another sharp needle stabbing into Daisy’s pride. Her face burned hot with humiliation. She wanted nothing more than for the floor to open up and swallow her whole.

Before the awkward silence could stretch out any longer and make everything even worse, Seraphine calmly turned toward Voren. A playful smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

"Voren..." She deliberately used his first name instead of his title, letting the familiarity hang in the air. "You don’t mind, do you?"

Every Alpha nearby stiffened in their seats. None of them would have ever dared speak to the Supreme Alpha so casually. Voren stayed perfectly composed, his face giving nothing away as those deep eyes rested on Seraphine.

"No." The answer came without even a second of hesitation. "I wasn’t planning to sit there anyway."

through Daisy’s heart. For one brief moment, bitter

had made beneath that full moon came flooding back, soothing the ugly bitterness trying to eat her alive. Soon enough, everything would

curve of her body, her long blonde hair cascading beautifully over

weight as marriage, Daisy stayed utterly convinced of

make absolutely sure he cut every single tie connecting him to that she-wolf, every partnership, every conversation, every reason to stay close. The thought alone brought a

accidentally drifted toward Seraphine again, and for a brief second, he completely forgot

shimmering beneath the crystal lights and making her look

official Luna of the Centenary Pack. From today

applause erupted throughout the entire hall. Guests rose to their feet, some cheering loudly while

leaned forward and brushed a brief, formal kiss across Daisy’s lips, respectful and nothing more. Once tradition had been fulfilled, the newly crowned Alpha and Luna began making their way around the hall, offering polite greetings to

so they could return to the area where the pack’s pups were

left, the whole atmosphere changed dramatically. The formal event melted away into

carrying trays loaded with expensive drinks and elegant appetizers. At the same time,

before everyone’s eyes. Rows of chairs disappeared, replaced by large round tables covered in crisp white linens. Fresh flowers decorated every centerpiece,

Jasper. Even sitting across from him left

up high, but she endured it for Athaliah’s sake. He was her brother, after all, and she didn’t

short while. Before anyone else could

entire mood around the table. Athaliah’s smile vanished completely. Her shoulders stiffened, and she avoided looking in his direction altogether. Corvine

crackling between them. Then

formalities were over. A faint smile appeared on Seraphine’s face.

crystal echoed through the room as she picked up a champagne glass. Almost instantly, conversations faded and curious eyes turned

to be the first to congratulate

completely. The warmth faded from her beautiful face,

said..." Her voice stayed calm and steady, carrying through the hall. "I didn’t come here

entire space. Every eye remained fixed on her. Her blue eyes settled directly on