Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever novel Chapter 446

Chapter 446: Chapter 447 - You’re still just the side chick

When Seraphine stepped outside with Corvine, that crisp mid - morning air hit them right away, wrapping around their skin like a sharp little reminder that it had turned chilly.

But after all the chaos they’d just been through, neither one of them wanted to go back inside those stuffy walls.

Out here in the open felt so much freer, like they could finally breathe without everything closing in on them.

Corvine headed straight for the car, popped open the back door, and pulled out a thermal flask.

A little grin tugged at the corner of his mouth while he unscrewed the lid, silently sending a huge thank-you to Vladimir for waking up at the crack of dawn just to whip up this fresh soup especially for Seraphine.

The whole gathering sprawled out across the open grounds under these massive white canopies, way more laid-back than the fancy stuff happening inside the hall.

Nobody was stuck in their usual rank bullshit. Alphas were chilling right next to Betas, Lunas were laughing with regular pack members, and visitors bounced freely from group to group.

The vibe felt relaxed on the surface, even though this heavy undercurrent of tension still hung over everything like a storm cloud that refused to leave.

Cocktail stations lined one whole side of the field, snack tables were piled high with way too much food, portable bars kept the drinks flowing, and cozy lounge spots were scattered all around for anyone who wanted to kick back and actually talk.

Corvine spotted an empty lounge area tucked nicely under one of the canopies and gently guided Seraphine over there. The second they sank into those cushioned chairs, Daisy popped up out of nowhere, like she’d been lurking and just waiting for her chance.

Corvine didn’t even bother glancing at her. He just poured the steaming hot soup into a bowl and slid it across the table toward Seraphine, his eyes going all soft and warm the moment they landed on her.

"Drink it while it’s still hot," he told her, his voice full of that protective care. "I’ve got another whole thermos in the car if you want seconds."

Seraphine took the bowl without any argument, and that rich, comforting smell rose up around them as she lifted the spoon.

After the first bite, she closed her eyes, letting this deep wave of warmth spread through her whole body. The chicken was perfectly tender, the broth seasoned just right, and for the first time all day, she finally looked like she could let some of that exhaustion melt away.

Daisy watched the whole sweet little moment with her lips pressed tight together, but her nosy side won out in the end. "You two really do look like an actual couple," she blurted out.

Seraphine didn’t even acknowledge her. She just kept eating, taking another slow spoonful, totally uninterested in feeding Daisy the attention she was so obviously fishing for.

Corvine, though, slowly turned his head toward her. A faint smile crossed his face, but there wasn’t a single drop of kindness in it.

"I’m honestly more surprised you’re still playing the role of Ravyn’s pathetic side chick," he said, his eyes dragging over her with pure mockery. "Don’t you have anything better to do with your miserable life?"

The smile vanished from Daisy’s face in an instant. "You don’t hold any position in this pack anymore, Corvine," she snapped back, lifting her chin like she was hot shit. "You don’t get to talk to me like that."

A low chuckle rumbled out of Corvine. "Actually, you’re dead wrong about that."

He leaned back all casual, crossing one leg over the other like he owned the place. "I don’t belong to this pack anymore, which means I’ve got zero reasons left to show any respect to its disgusting so-called leaders."

Daisy’s jaw clenched hard. "You..."

She squeezed her fists tight, fighting like hell to keep her cool, but you could see the rage building.

The Corvine sitting there now was nothing like the obedient Beta she used to know.

He used to take orders from Ravyn like an obedient puppy, but now he carried himself with this rock-solid confidence that could go toe-to-toe with any Alpha.

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