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
Cara The instant Lilia says the word “pregnant,” I know that my escape plan is in danger. That my baby might be in danger. I pretend I didn’t hear her words and rush out of the office. I have to see Ruby. I need to know my baby is okay after Lilia tripped me and I fell. I need to see an obstet
Whatever he’s up to, I don’t have time to deal with it right now. I turn and nearly run down the hall before he can stop me again. “...Thank you!” I hear him yell behind me. Just as Ruby and I had discussed, I return to the apartment. I’m thankful I took the time to pack everything up earlier.
Cara's POV This is it. Alaric’s wedding day is finally here. My mind is racing with thoughts of my escape plan, the plan that Ruby and I hatched to get me out of Pack DarkWood and away from Alaric. I’m running through my mental checklist, pulling my fiery red hair into a ponytail when my phone
It couldn’t have been Alaric. He wanted me to be at the wedding today, and I couldn’t exactly do that with a broken car. Plus, I don’t think he wants to hurt me… “Lilia on the other hand…” My wolf, Lucy, growls lowly in my mind. I almost laugh at the ridiculous notion that the pack’s soon-to-be
* “Just leave, Alaric. Just go,” Cara replies softly. Her voice is filled with sorrow. * Her words keep popping up in my mind. I'm lost in my thoughts, driving to my Alpha villa. Six years ago, I was more used to having a driver take me places...but after spending time with Cara, I grew to
Eamon’s POV I answer the phone as soon as I see Cara’s assitant's name on the screen. “King… You need to come… quickly. We’re close to the border, in DarkWood…” Her signal seems really bad. The voice keeps breaking up. “We’re on our way.” I ask her as I rush down the hall towards the garage. A
She must be Cara’s child. But my children with Cara miscarried long ago. The gravestones I placed for them still stand near the site of the car accident in Pack DarkWood, and I visit them every year... So, these two children must be Cara’s—just not mine. She‘s mom now. She finally has that f
Alaric’s POV I can’t believe it. It’s her. It's Cara. After all these years…this is our first reunion. A trace of fear still lingers on Cara’s face. Her cheek is scraped, a streak of blood visible on her skin. Yet, even like this, she still looks stunning. I find myself captivated by her—h
The skin on my face stings and burns, and I realize I must’ve scraped it against the pavement. I feel something wet on my cheek and realize with terror that it must be blood. My blood. My blind date’s laughter rings in my ears, mean and chilling. He walks up to where I lay on the ground, and one
Cara’s POV I feel slightly better after the phone call with Ruby and the kids, but I’m still feeling a bit uneasy as I return to the table where my blind date is sitting. This definitely doesn't feel like a good sign... I once discussed with my assistant how to handle a situation if a date tur
Cara’s POV I head to the date feeling a little nervous. Thankfully, I don’t see Alaric or Eamon’s car on the way. Maybe they’re already gone. This blind date is going surprisingly well compared to the others, but somehow something feels off. The man sitting across from me at the restaurant tab
Alaric said, “Of course I remember. But it doesn’t matter anyway. I’ve realized something…” He trailed off again, looking into the distance. Here’s the revised line with the added question: “Well, spit it out then. Don’t leave us in suspense…” Ryan said with a sarcastic yawn. “What, did you on
Aidan’s POV “No!” Cara stares at my brother and eye. “I haven’t seen Alaric in six years, I promise!” Ryan and I narrow our eyes at her, a little skeptical at first, then both of our faces relax when we realize Cara’s telling the truth. “Now tell me more about this meeting you had with Pack Da