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
Eamon's POV “Conference room on the second floor. Meet me there in 5 minutes. It’s urgent.” I send the text to my five brothers, hoping they do as they’re told. We’ve all gathered at the hotel in Pack DarkWood territory for Lilia and Alaric’s wedding. At least the hotel staff was kind enough t
The news is sure to be shocking enough, I don’t want to fan the flames with excess emotion. They’re all staring off, mulling over the idea in their minds. I can almost see the wheels turning in each of their heads. *** Landon speaks first. “But… Lilia… went missing?” He’s trying to process the
Alaric's POV The moment’s almost here. I’m about to marry Lilia. I've always been the calm one, but at this moment...I’m trying to ignore my nervous. Nothing rattles me. But for some reason, the idea of getting married without Cara present really has me thrown. She said she would be here.
Alaric's POV “A-HEM!” I hear Lilia clear her throat in a comically annoyed manner. The sound draws me from my distracted thoughts. I look at the officiant, who is staring at me expectantly. This is my and Lilia's wedding. Lilia and I are tucked in together under a beautiful canopy of red r
Alaric’s POV ...Cara was pregnant?! With twins?! Lilia’s face is expressionless now, but I will never forget that little smile. The look of satisfaction on her face when she heard it was Cara who had been wounded in the accident. “LILIA!” Grey growls in my head. “She did this!!! She is respo
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