Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever novel Chapter 29

Chapter 29: Chapter 29 – A Club for the High and Mighty

Augustine inhaled slowly, as though weighing the consequences of what he was about to say. When he finally spoke, his voice carried quiet certainty.

"Damon Locke."

The name stirred something faint at the back of Seraphine’s mind. Familiar, but distant, like a face glimpsed once in a crowded room.

She did not react immediately, not with Marshall still standing there. He didn’t belong to their world, and instinct warned her to be careful with what she revealed.

"Damon?" Marshall echoed, suspicion sharpening his tone. "How can he help?" He sounded genuinely interested and as if Augustine perceived it, he paused, turned, and looked at Marshall as though the question itself insulted his intelligence. "I’ll take my leave now," he said curtly.

Seraphine and Corvine followed him without hesitation. Behind them, Marshall’s voice carried casually through the room. "Sure. Prepare the bill for the lawsuit."

It was a reminder, cold and deliberate, that his business with Augustine predated Seraphine’s arrival.

The moment the door closed behind them, Marshall’s expression hardened. He walked back into his office and dialed a number he knew by heart.

As soon as the receiver answered, he began to speak without filter. "Mr. Ashkael," he said when the call connected, "it’s just as you said. She came, and I turned her away, but there’s a problem."

Voren’s voice came through the line, indifferent and unhurried. "What problem?"

Marshall exhaled slowly, then said the truth. "She’s devilishly gorgeous. I hope you won’t stop me from dating her."

The memory of Seraphine standing there, composed, striking, entirely unbothered by rejection still lingered. What was not sitting well with him was Corvine all over her.

His mind was rushing. Was he single? Was there anything between her and Corvine? Those were the questions he should have asked but Augustine’s presence did not give him enough room to do so.

If not for Voren’s explicit instructions, Marshall knew he would have pursued her without restraint.

"That’s your business," Voren replied coolly, the eyes freezing Marshall with attention to Voren’s next words. "But if your emotions blind you and you conduct any form of business with her, you know the consequence."

Marshall pressed his lips together, not strong enough to go against Voren. Who would even dare? Unless the person wanted to be invisible in the USA.

"Fine. I did as you said. But she might be going to Damon. Augustine mentioned him." There was a brief silence, and he was about to hang up when Voren spoke, his tone absolute with conviction. "Damon wouldn’t dare."

Something did not feel right, Marshall leaned back in his chair. "Why exactly is she blacklisted?" he asked, curiosity bleeding through. "She seems determined. And hot."

Another pause, longer this time but Voren’s voice was colder than before. "Don’t be deceived by appearances. I’ll tell you when we meet at the Sovereign Circle."

The line went dead.

***

In the car park, Augustine finally explained himself. "I didn’t want to go into details in front of Marshall," he said, glancing briefly over his shoulder as if expecting the man to reappear. "He’s close to Voren. But I can take you to see Damon tomorrow."

Seraphine nodded, then added calmly, "I told Ravyn you’re my lawyer. He wants to press charges against me, but don’t worry, it won’t be for free."

The corner of Augustine’s mouth lifted, interest sparking. "What did you do?"