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
Eamon's POV “I just can’t believe… Cara, this whole time…” “She wasn’t a low - born at all.” “Not just that, but a princess!” I watch the scene unfold as the Pack DarkWood elders and nobles take in the news I’ve just delivered about Cara and Lilia. Their faces are full of regret, full of sha
“What do you want?!” Alaric says, voice strained. *** Ruby's POV I need a fucking break. Cara’s surgery took longer than expected. Way longer. If I would’ve known… I never could’ve predicted… I never should have helped her with that stupid plan. The stupid plan that almost got her kille
Richard's POV I’ve been sitting at Cara’s bedside for hours, trading watch with Ruby. She takes a shift watching Cara while I take care of my actual patients at the hospital, then we switch, and she sees patients while I watch Cara. It leaves little time for much else, like sleeping. But Cara
... ... SIX YEARS LATER. *** Alaric’s POV “Where are those reports I asked for?” I speak to my Beta, my former butler. After that disaster of a wedding and Cara’s accident, I had a hard time than usual trusting anyone. I promoted my butler, reasoning that he at least had been with me lon
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