“…I’m sorry.” That’s all Alaric says.***Alaric’s POVI hear the Arbun brothers’ criticism of me, but I can’t refute it.I am arrogant, foolish, and blind. My focus has always been on my ambition—on leading DarkWood to become the strongest pack in the world, so my people could live better lives. I
Colin's POV I see Alaric nod slowly and say, "Yes." "I will start pursuing Cara again," Alaric says firmly, his gaze locked on me. His eyes convey his resolve. "I know I was a jerk in the past... Cara has always loved me, given so much for me. And I’ve let her down, made her vulnerable and sad
Alaric's POV In that moment, the air almost falls completely silent. All sound fades from my ears, and I am stunned by Colin’s words, unsure of what to say. My mind is overwhelmed with a swirl of thoughts, the shock of what was just said leaving me dazed and almost lost. Aidan and Ryan are equ
Now, how can I supposed to face Cara…? *** Cara's POV My home is finally quiet again. I’ve driven my brothers and Alaric out of my room, and now I collapse onto my sofa, too drained to return to my bed. I don’t want to go back to the bed—it’ll remind me of last night. Of the way Alaric tou
Cara’s POVI’m not ready to be alone with Alaric inside my house again so soon. A public place would be much safer for my willpower and my heart.So I take Alaric to a nearby coffee shop.The moment we walk inside, we are greeted with the crisp aroma of fresh coffee and a touch of cinnamon. Someone
I gaze at him with sorrow.“Maybe what we had was a toxic relationship, but we were together for three years. And look at you—you never truly understood me. What right do you have to say you love me?”Alaric’s lips tremble. “…Cara, I…”He leans forward, ready to argue. Cutting him off deflates him s
Cara’s POVI wait for Alaric to say something, yet he seems content to simply stare at me. His expression is blank, revealing nothing of his thoughts.I unloaded a lot on him just now. Maybe he needs time to adjust? To let things sink in?Or maybe he hasn’t been listening to me at all.He can come h
Cara’s POV“So soon?”I ask, though I suppose, in hindsight, it really isn’t that soon. I’ve been working as the pack Beta for a time, doing a good job behind the scenes.“You’ve made significant contributions to the pack collaboration,” Eamon says. “It would be a disservice to you to not be properl
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