Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever novel Chapter 448

Chapter 448: Chapter 449 - Regret

Flashback Within a Flashback Continues.

Chuck lowered his gaze, his jaw tightened hard as memories of the respect he’d spent years building flooded through him. Every pack member looked up to him because of his position. Warriors followed his orders without question. Even the elders valued what he had to say.

Without that title, who the hell would he even be?

"No." The answer came out almost instinctively, like it had been ripped from the deepest part of him.

Noelle’s smile returned, bright and triumphant. "Then we follow the plan."

That one single sentence sealed both of their fates forever.

From that day on, Noelle carefully arranged every single detail with cold precision. She left absolutely nothing to chance.

She quietly started bribing everyone who would play any role in the births—the midwives, the healers, several omega attendants. Anyone who might become an obstacle got money, expensive gifts, or promises of a brighter future.

Those who hesitated quickly learned that turning down the Beta’s wife came with consequences they weren’t willing to face.

Her position gave her privileges that regular pack members could only dream about. No one questioned where she went or why she was being so generous. Everything unfolded exactly the way she wanted it to.

Weeks later, the perfect opportunity finally arrived.

Dark storm clouds swallowed the night sky while heavy rain hammered against the rooftops of the Centenary Pack. Thunder rolled powerfully across the mountains, and bright flashes of lightning lit up the forest surrounding their territory.

Inside the pack house, a sharp, intense pain suddenly tore through Noelle’s stomach. Her labor had begun.

Before anyone could even react, a familiar voice echoed through her mind. It was one of the midwives she had stationed near Madison.

’You were right. Madison has gone into labor too.’

Excitement flashed wildly across Noelle’s face even through the gripping pain in her body. ’Good,’ she sent back through the mind link. She forced herself to stay calm while another brutal contraction made her grip the bed hard. ’Do exactly what I told you.’

Her breathing grew heavier with each wave of pain, but she kept issuing orders. ’Keep Madison’s husband occupied. Make sure he stays far away from the delivery room.’

Another powerful contraction hit her, but she pushed through. ’I’ll handle Luna Kylie and Alpha Humphrey on my end.’

Everything had to go perfectly. There was zero room for mistakes.

Within minutes, Noelle was rushed to the pack hospital. Just as she had planned, Luna Kylie was already there waiting, her face full of anxiety.

The moment Noelle arrived, one of the bribed midwives hurried over to the Luna, sounding purposely panicked. "Luna! There are complications."

Kylie’s face lost all its color instantly. "What happened?"

"We need more blood," the midwife whispered urgently. "We’ll need volunteers right away."

Kylie instinctively moved closer to Noelle’s bed. "I’ll contact everyone through the mind link." She reached for Noelle’s hand. "I’m not leaving her."

Noelle forced a weak smile through the pain twisting inside her. "Luna..." Her voice came out as barely a whisper. "The blood is more important." She squeezed Kylie’s fingers gently. "I’ll be alright."

She slowly turned her eyes toward Alpha Humphrey. "The Alpha can gather the warriors." Then her gaze returned to Kylie. "And you can organize the she-wolves. They can start the blood tests much faster that way."

Kylie closed her eyes for a moment before letting out a tired sigh. "You’re right." She looked embarrassed. "I’m so worried I stopped thinking clearly." A warm, caring smile crossed her face as she gently brushed Noelle’s hair away from her forehead. "Stay strong, okay?"

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