Leaving only the roses, still in their place. I merely stare at him as he walks away, not bothering to respond. “Thank you,” I say quietly to Alaric. “He was quite… insistent…” I say. Alaric cocks an eyebrow at me. He opens his mouth to speak, but is interrupted by Dr. Marlow, who sticks her h
Cara’s POV I watch my daughter’s chest rise and fall in a slow and steady rhythm, sleep finally taking a firm and well-deserved hold on her. My head is spinning with complicated emotions. This isn’t the first time Mia has asked me to give her a Daddy. I know her little heart yearns for a father…
He raised his hand and grasped my shoulder. With his scorching warmth. I’m forced to face him, staring directly into his eyes. He’s clearly angry. "Tell me, Cara, why did you choose that bastard?" Alaric roare. "What’s the point of marrying a guy who isn’t there when his wife and daughter need h
Cara’s POV Alaric’s features instantly harden at my question. “Do you...love me?” I asked him. For every moment that passes without a response, it’s as if the question continues to echo around us, endlessly repeating. His mouth forms a hard line, and he looks down at the ground, folding his ha
Alaric’s POV “Go to her, sir. If you only just tell her how you feel, you can explain—” my Beta’s voice is fast and pleading. I cut John off, not letting him finish his suggestion. It’s preposterous anyway. It would do no good, there would be no use in discussing the situation with Cara further.
Cara’s POV I’m awash with relief when Dr. Marlow finally tells me that Mia is permitted to go back home. I whisper my thanks up towards the Goddess, not sure if my prayers had helped my daughter, but I figure it’s worth a shot either way. I gather up Mia’s belongings and get my daughter safely i
“Ah, the life of a jet-setting international playboy,” Eamon says mockingly. Landon sighs, being sarcastically dramatic, “Yes, it’s a tough life, but someone’s got to do it!” We all laugh together, enjoying the comfortable silliness for what may prove to be the last time in who knows how long.
Cara’s POV Without a second thought, I block Alaric’s new phone number immediately. And while I’m at it, I decide to block Matthew Bedford’s contact information, too. After that ridiculous proposal Matthew tried in the hospital the other day, he’s been trying to reach me constantly. I’ve ignor
Cara’s POVKissing Alaric was as easy as breathing, especially when, after a moment, he gently opened his mouth and accepted my waiting tongue. His hands clenched at my waist, tugging me closer as he licked along the side of my tongue with his own before chasing mine back into my mouth and deepening
Alaric’s POVRuby’s request for a physical seemed to come rather suddenly after I picked up Cara from the rehearsal and brought her home, but I wasn’t one to ignore a healer’s orders, especially when she claimed she wanted to check me to see if they could pinpoint some medical ways I could help Cara
Cara’s POVLater, as all the girls were being fitted for our gowns for the opening ceremony, Ruby surprised me by walking into my dressing room. I was in my gown, with the tailor marking where to make the hem at my feet.The gown needed some work yet. It was much too small in the chest, and far too
Cara’s POVI moved without even realizing it. One minute, I was on the stage. The next, I was down near the exit, standing beside Alaric. My hand clutched Lilia’s by the wrist, as I pried her touch away from his chest.Both Alaric and Lilia seemed surprised by my sudden appearance. A few breaths lat
Alaric’s POVTrue to my word, I stuck to Cara’s side as much as I could. It was no great ask to keep my arm slung around her waist, her torso pressed into my side.The kids looked at us strangely, but seemed otherwise pleased with themselves, like they had somehow facilitated this. I didn’t know how
Cara’s POVWhen we arrived back at my house, I knew it was only a matter of time before Alaric started talking me out of my desire to stay in the competition. His protective instincts were fierce, even though he clearly had been trying to fight them lately. I knew he wouldn’t be able to hold back at
Cara’s POV“There’s no need to be a bitch, Cara,” said one of the nearby wolves.“She’s learning. You didn’t pick up positioning on your first time either,” said another.“I’m starting to think you are just jealous,” said a third.Those wolves, the ones who had come to hate me anyway for reasons I d
“He’s not worth the trouble you could get into,” he said.I didn’t know if that was true, but for Cara’s sake, and the sake of the kids, I’d keep myself from getting locked away in jail.For now.With Lilia on the loose, I couldn’t afford to be away from them for even a day. Not even an afternoon.“
Alaric’s POVCara wasn’t at her desk and no one knew where she’d gone. Worry flooded through me until, after sending her a text, I received one back.At rehearsal. Will talk after.I didn’t know if that meant she had seen Lilia, but I hoped not. I wanted to be the one to break the news gently, after