... ... 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
Eamon's POV If the last six years have taught me anything, it’s that Cara and Lilia are nothing alike. Lilia was a princess in every sense of the word. She loved to be doted upon, loved to be the center of attention. Cara couldn’t be more different. Cara almost never thinks of herself. She’s
“Yes, please, make yourself comfortable.” I do as he instructs, keeping a curious eye on him. “Walter is retiring,” he says simply. I nod, unsurprised. Walter has been the BloodyMoon Beta since Eamon’s father was Alpha King. My father. Even now, six years later, it still takes me a second to
Cara's POV Today we're having a family party. Or rather... a family meeting that mix business and pleasure. We’re having a barbeque in the backyard, and the sound of Mia and Ethan’s laughter in the background warms my heart. The Arbun family is very nice. No matter what comes their way, they t
Colin says, “How can we ask this of Cara? As Beta, she’d likely encounter their Alpha King at some point.” “Wait, Cara’s Beta now?” Landon asks in surprise. He should be second in line to the throne by birth, but leadership never interested his free spirit. “Amazing what you miss when you’re gon
Eamon’s POV Alaric is a real prick with Cara,but he's definitely a great king. I’m not surprised that Cara made the right choice to reopen diplomatic relations with Pack DarkWood. It only makes sense to continue a business relationship with such a strong pack. It’s just one more drop in a sea
Tears welled in my eyes as I lay in the hospital bed. The accident left me severely wounded, threw my wolf Lucy into silent hibernation, and now on top of everything, it turns out the accident also made my children unable to grow normally? Why does fate have to deal with me like this? “What do
Cara’s POV Aside from Eamon, I’m the first to arrive at the family meeting Eamon has called. No surprise there, I try to be early for all of my appointments. Eamon is seated at the head of the table, and I take the seat to his right. He smile to me. Colin arrives next, then the twins Aidan a
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