Eamon “Alpha King, sir, the Pack DarkWood Beta you asked me to investigate, Cara Wilson? It appears she was lost as a child. That’s when DarkWood found her and made her one of their own.” “Thank you again for looking into this, Walter,” I say to my Beta. “One more thing… What year was Cara Wilso
“Look, you seem nice, Cara. So, why would a nice she-wolf like you want to interfere in someone else’s marriage? Why would you want to be an unwelcome gold digging interloper, aren’t you better than that?” I’m completely stunned by the question. Who is this guy and how does he know about Alaric an
Cara Oh shit. “Oh shit!” My wolf Lucy echoes inside my head. “Wait!” Ruby yells loudly. Alaric freezes, and Ruby snatches the paper containing my real medical certificate out of his hand. She reaches with her other arm to hand him the other, fake certificate. “That one was…uh… for another pa
“What did you say?” He asks severely. “Cara’s hips. They were injured when she fell in the fainting spell. She’s not permitted to have any… strenuous hip activity. No sex… for months… with anyone.” Ruby gulps and looks down as Alaric’s eyes bore into hers. “It’s… It’s all on the medical certific
Alaric I don’t know what’s gotten into me lately. I can barely recognize myself anymore. I knew Cara was a gold digger, and yet I still got involved with her. I know Cara’s body is off limits due to doctor’s orders, and yet I still go to the apartment to find her. It’s like I can’t keep myself a
On any other day, I might have stopped this gossiping. I might have told the nobles to hush and mind their own business. I might have even punished them for their words. After all, speaking like this was exactly why I exiled George. But this isn’t just one insubordinate Gamma talking. This is the
Cara “It’s… It’s gone.” Lucy’s voice is in my head. She sounds devastated. She sounds broken. “I know,” I reply to her softly. I can feel it. Whatever was left of the mate bond between Alaric and I… it’s completely and utterly gone. I look down at the birthday cake I pathetically bought fo
I’ll probably never see him again. I look at my watch and realize it’s time to head back to the office for a quick meeting. Alaric shouldn’t be there, which relaxes me a little. I haven’t seen him or Lilia in what feels like a very long time, and I’m hoping to continue that streak. As I walk out
My feelings for Alaric have always been so strong. And we have children together, even if he doesn’t know it. I’ve been confused in my feelings for Alaric, but after the other night we shared… And now he wants to pursue me, even once the event is over and our packs continue on without the need for s
Cara’s POVI’m frozen for a long moment, not fully understanding what Noel is saying or why.He thinks I’m his mate? How can that be? I’ve already found and lost Alaric. Unless Alaric sees himself as my second chance mate?That has to be it, but yet… with my own wolf still lost to me, I couldn’t tru
Cara’s POVAs the elders swarm around Alaric, I use the opportunity to back out and away from that group.Glancing around, I spot my brothers gathered around at one table in the corner. Knowing I’d be more comfortable there, surrounded by family, I point my feet that way and start walking.Along the
Eamon’s POV“Yes, and then when I told him to… he…”My voice trails off as I realize the person I’m talking to is not listening to me at all. His gaze is thoroughly distracted to something on the dance floor. Glancing around me, I realize that he is not the only one.Nearly everyone in the room is l
Alaric’s POVIn reality, I’ve only waited for Cara’s response for a handful of seconds....and yet, somehow, it still feels like forever.This is nothing but a simple request for a dance, and yet it is so much more.If she rejects me in this, perhaps she is rejecting me in every other way as well.S
Alaric’s POVShock strikes through me like a lightning bolt, leaving me rooted to the spot.For a long moment, my mind is fully blank, as I take in the sight and the words of the host.Cara… is Aylon Auburn?She is the BloodyMoon beta?!It doesn’t seem real. Maybe I am dreaming again. Subtly, I pinc
For better or worse, that spotlight is about to come for me.As Eamon and I stand backstage behind the curtain, Alaric and his beta John approach from the other side.When Alaric spots me, he stops, stunned by the sight of me.Alaric:"...Cara?!"His eyes are slightly wide, his lips parting.He doesn
Cara’s POVEamon had such kind words for me and my dress, but he himself is also stunning in his white fitted suit with golden trim along the collar and cuffs.He wore a red vest under his white jacket, with a golden crest of the BloodyMoon pack emblazoned upon it.The gold in the white gives him a
Cara’s POVAs the revelation of my identity as Aylon won’t be revealed until much later this evening, I dress in my less elaborate beta work clothes for the beginning of the festivities.In the morning, and most of the afternoon, I will be assisting with the preparations and behind the scenes work a