Nevertheless, Bruno wasn't lying. Nate was the first person who had gained Caiden's total trust and he had never before trusted anyone with his car."Bruno, where are you going with this?" He pushed him to say what was true."I would like to know why you selected Nate over me." The swiftness of his speech revealed how long he had held that within. "As your devoted and committed deputy, I have served this pack for many years. You wanted to pick a plain police clerk, but I would be the most qualified person to take over after Enzo."Caiden grinned."You're absolutely wrong, Bruno," the shocked man said. "Nate is one of the best detectives I've had the pleasure of working with, not just a police clerk. Did you really believe that I wouldn't discover your secret?"Bruno became pale at that moment and attempted to defend himself. "How could Nate have told such a lie?" He appeared offended and made an effort to cover up his lies. Caiden said, "Nate was the one who helped us find the kids.
"The late alpha, Caiden's father, wanted to take the fall instead of him when your parents were killed. At the age of fourteen, Caiden was still maturing as a werewolf. But they concealed this, giving the impression that everything was just a coincidence. Kamara, Caiden has been lying to you the entire time." Tears of denial came first. "No." She only needed to look into Caiden's eyes to know if he had indeed murdered her parents. Louis's explanations were nonsensical. "Caiden wouldn't treat me like this."Louis came over again and put the folder containing all the evidence in front of her as she collapsed to the ground on her knees, her eyes clouded with tears."Kamara, it's all in here. The declaration of the alpha, pictures taken on the day of the murder, and Caiden's statement."Despite wanting to get the folder, Kamara couldn't bring herself to do it. She shut her eyes, assuming it was all another bad dream. Although Caiden had told Kamara he loved her and would return for her
With bitterness in her voice, Kamara said, "You should have told me earlier, Louis, so I could have stopped fate from bringing me and Caiden back together." Kamara could no longer conceal the intense agony that was hiding in her eyes in addition to her hatred."What are your plans going forward?" he inquired, anticipating Kamara's next move. She turned away from him, avoiding his stare, and said, "I'm going to Caiden and make him confess. You shouldn't stay here when Nate gets here because it's unsafe."Louis grabbed Kamara's forearm as she was ready to go inside the home once more, making her stop and turn to face him. "Are we going to cross paths again?" he inquired."You know exactly where to find me, Louis," she said, her eyes saddening. "Nevertheless, I appreciate you being honest with me."Kamara went inside, and shortly Louis vanished into the forest. Her mind was racing as she waited for Nate to show up. Kamara was no longer able to focus on anything. She could not get the sce
"What the hell are you saying, Kamara?" When Caiden tried to get closer, Kamara shoved him. "How am I your parents' murderer? I would have remembered if I had done it."The temptation to hit Caiden for lying to her again came over Kamara. "Take a look at this," she said, tossing the folder with all the proof against him. "There's also your confession; do you not recall that you broke into a family's home at the age of fourteen as a practical joke?"At that point, Caiden was overcome with memories. He thought back to the evening when he and Enzo had placed a bet that he would break into a house and scare the occupants. Caiden was also looking for his father's blessing all the time. Caiden only remembered entering the house; he had no further memory of the event. This was something he wanted to show his dad that he could one day take his place.He claimed, "I didn't kill them," as he examined the pictures of Kamara's deceased parents. "I simply frightened them.""Caiden, how can you den
Once more, they were silent to one other. Caiden's heart was pounding, and he had no idea what to say or do to persuade her. He had never felt more helpless to make a choice in his life as he did at that precise time.He went on, "I really did mean it when I promised to find out who killed your parents and punish them.""You know now," she said, showing him her teeth. Kamara was filled with pain and bitterness, no longer filled with love. "I hope you receive the appropriate punishment.""Kamara, what do you want me to do?" he inquired, feeling helpless and desperate. "Would you like me to say I'm sorry? Please pardon me for unintentionally killing your parents. I apologize for causing you such suffering.""Your apologies are insufficient, Caiden," she gritted her teeth in an attempt to mask her discomfort. "My parents' passing left an enormous emptiness in me that forgiveness cannot erase. It also won't bring them back. Do you recall the torment I suffered at Larissa's hands? I will n
There was no time for more conversation; under Caiden's sad look, Kamara exited the building, got into his car, and drove off. A tear escaped his eyes, but Caiden wiped it away with a fast flick. There was no time to be sorry. He had never felt such deep heartache as when he had even rejected Kamara in order to marry. An agony he might not be able to endure. Caiden knew he would never be able to win his feelings, so he resisted them when Lisa walked into the room.With tears in her eyes, Lisa remarked, "I tried to talk her into staying, but Kamara is too hurt to listen to me." Still, Caiden said nothing.She went on, "I'm so sorry, Caiden, for not telling you the truth all this time. Your father thought this might be a better option, so I just went along with it."Caiden said nothing. Lisa continued, pacing back and forth in the room as she looked for a solution. "Surely, if we give her some time to think it over, Kamara will reconsider her decision," she said. "You can't give up on h
Although Nate was unable to see the sorrow in Kamara's eyes, he was able to comprehend her pain. He was also aware that he couldn't get her to hold off. She tried to tell herself, "I will carry on with my life without Caiden and be happy without him. I apologize, Nate, but I have to leave before this story ends."In a final appeal, he urged, "Miss Kamara, don't do anything you'll regret later.""I already did," she said, "when I gave the Alpha another chance, and he broke my heart. I wasn't meant to be with Caiden. It's not meant to be. The moon goddess must have been mistaken this time.Nate was sad about it, but he also knew Kamara would never understand why everyone believed Caiden was innocent when the evidence clearly showed otherwise. He was not, however, upset with her. With a final glance at her, he turned to leave that subject behind.She gave him another embrace and said, "Thank you for everything, Nate, for bringing my children back."Nate knew he had to ask Kamara one fi
Although it didn't seem right, Kamara had no choice but to sacrifice the boys' bond with Caiden in order to solve a personal issue between the two of them. Knowing that he might appear at any time and remind her of his crimes by staring her in the eyes, she was unable to bear to stay there.Sterling remarked, "But I want to stay here with Dad," which broke Kamara's heart.With much disappointment, she answered, "You can't, Sterling. You will come with me, and we can't discuss this matter.""Mom, why not? You stated our father was dead, kept our origins a secret from us, and now you want to keep us a secret from our father as well?" he said immaturely."You will see him again, Sterling. That's not true," she replied, stumbling to her feet. "I said it's only for a while.""I want to go with Dad, please," Noah appeared to be going in the same direction as Sterling. As Kamara observed the boys, she didn't think they would object to leaving without Caiden. The children couldn't face the id