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
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
* “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
Alaric’s POV I fall silent. How can I supposed to explain this to Cara’s child? But Mia notices my hesitation and, in her thoughtful way, quickly changes the subject. “The ice-cream is so good! Can I have some more?” Mia takes another lick of her ice cream cone. “No, this is the last scoop
But I must go to her, for my little Mia. “Yes,” I reply. “Let’s go.” Every second that goes by is another opportunity for Alaric to realize who he is to Mia. That she’s his child. Or for Mia to realize that he’s her father. I can’t let that happen. Not now. If that means facing Alaric agai
Alaric’s POV The Arbun family of Pack BloodyMoon is renowned for their deep care and loyalty toward their kin—a trait that is on full display at this very moment. “What’s going on?!” “What’s wrong with Mia?!...she's weak!” “What did you do, Alaric?!” Those sounds come from Cara’s
Cara’s POV I’m in Alaric’s car and he’s driving Mia and I to the DarkWood hospital. The car was speeding, but Mia's expression and the pain on her face changed even faster. All I could do is gently stroke her hair. I admit, I was really worried about my daughter—so very worried—but I couldn’t
Cara’s POV The medical team takes Mia for full body scans and more extensive tests. The doctor explains that he has some ideas for treatment options, but they need more data before they can start. “We gave her medicine to make her comfortable, but there’s still so much we don’t know yet. This wi
Alaric’s POV“Of course not,” Melinda said, denying everything. “As if someone of my status would ever lower herself to such cruel and malicious devilry. How could you even begin to insult me by connecting me to that?”“You supported Lilia’s return to the pack,” I reminded her. “You pushed the elder
“I think we need to be prepared for anything. Cara is going to need our support no matter what happens.”Hopefully my bad feeling was wrong. Hopefully everything would be fine.But I wasn’t going to count on hope alone.Alaric’s POVAs the Bedford’s were a prominent noble family with high-ranking su
Colin’s POVI listened carefully to my sister’s words. I didn’t know if she could tell, but as an outsider looking in, it was easily to see how much she loved Alaric. Given their past, she was likely still afraid to admit those feelings to herself, or to acknowledge them in any way.For this, she wa
Cara’s POVI placed the back of my hand to Mia’s forehead and immediately felt her fever. Her hands were clammy. She seemed lethargic, like she couldn’t get up. When I asked her how she felt, she simply said, “Tired.”“I’m going to take you to the hospital,” I said, worry taking hold.“Please don’t,
Alaric’s POVThere was a television hanging along one wall of the meeting. While it had been off while the elders met and while I spoke, we turned it on now. John found the correct channel and immediately, Melinda Bedford’s face filled the screen.She’d dyed her hair again, black now instead of red,
“Do you watch the news?” I asked them. “Though even if you don’t, I imagine your contacts still explained to you what happened regarding my daughter.”“Yes,” said the head elder. “We’ve heard that you have found her and that she is unharmed. Blessings all around.”“Yes,” I agreed. “Though these bles
Alaric’s POVCara ate her breakfast and then went back to her own room to change and get ready for the day. I had to do the same, telling her that I would be gone for work-related reasons for the majority of the morning and afternoon, but I would do my hardest to be home in time for dinner.It pleas
Alaric had left me here.No, I chastised myself. I shouldn’t jump to conclusions. Too much lately I had always been willing to believe the worst in Alaric. Given our past, he had trained me to feel this way, but lately, he had been putting in real effort to be there for me and our children.He would
Alaric’s POVI woke up the next morning with Cara in my arms, asleep with her cheek to my chest. We were still in last night’s clothes, more or less, though I was missing my jacket, and my buttoned shirt was unbuttoned halfway, revealing the tank top I wore underneath.Her clothes were equally dishe