Husband? He thinks Cara has a husband? Did she say something like that to him…? “You’ll be lucky to be gone by the time he’s here,” I hear my brother Colin say quickly. Colin?! Colin is usually so calm and mature. He’s the quiet one! What’s he playing at, lying to Alaric like this? I sho
Cara’s POV I watch as Mia’s little red wolf body breathes in and out, chest rising and lowering at a slow, peaceful pace. We’ve been at the hospital for a few days in a row now, but I don’t remember the last time I left Mia’s side. I’ve been here watching over each test, each medication, eac
After he leaves, I lean my head back and close my eyes for what feels like only a moment. It must be longer than that though because when I wake there are two nurses in the room providing medicine to a still sleeping Mia. “Oh, sorry to wake you, dear,” the older she-wolf nurse says to me when sh
Cara’s POV In order to manage my responsibilities, I take turns watching over Mia at the Pack DarkWood hospital, switching with Ruby or my assistant so that I can return to BloodyMoon for official business, as well as to care for my son Ethan. Once the doctors get Mia stabilized and shifted back
Eamon’s POV "Cheers to so many years of serving your pack with pride and honor! To Walter!" "Cheers to Walter!" The fifty or so partygoers join me in toasting Walter, my longtime Beta and friend. Walter has served Pack BloodyMoon for decades, acting as my father’s Beta before I took the throne
It’s something that seems to come naturally to Cara. Unfortunately, I’ve always felt I’ve had to work hard to improve at. It’s one of the skills that will make her a great Alpha Queen someday. Everyone else in the pact will agree, once they see her in action. But I can’t let on to my plans yet
Cara’s POV My brothers are all a bit surprised by my choice. "Are you still thinking about Alaric?" "Is it because of that last date?" I answer them, “No. I just want to get settled with the new job and make sure Mia is doing well before I start any new adventures.” Eamon sighs and pats my
He’s so smart. Sometimes I think it won’t be long before he’s even smarter than I am. But I suppose that’s what all parents wish for their children at some point. “That was very kind, Ethan. I’m very proud of you.” I hug my son, relishing in the feeling of his little body in my arms. “Breaking n
Cara’s POVThe day was filled with contests with very little time to break in between. As such, I wasn’t able to talk with Alaric, my brothers, or Noel. Instead, though, I filled in the Claw Sisters and Georgie on what occurred.“A secret stabbing is so cowardly,” Charlotte said. “If she had any hon
Cara’s POVAt once, I moved my arm up to shield myself, desperate to protect my vital organs.Yet, when the knife stabbed into me, I surprised to find that the blade pushed back, harmlessly, into the handle. I’d seen such a thing happen in the past, during stage shows. Her knife was nothing more tha
Alaric’s POVWith Colin watching the kids, Ryan, Aidan, and I went to spectate the cooking event. The event itself was being held in a large gymnasium, with special mats set up to protect the typical gym floor. Atop the mats, each contender was given their own section, with their own counters, appli
Cara’s POVThe next day I was somewhat exhausted from the event on the night before. The organizers of the event must have taken that into consideration because today was the last day of rest before the contests started the next day.The cooking showcase was my first event, and I was already nervous
Alaric’s POVI was ready to start throwing hands a minute ago, but now, seeing how quickly and resolutely the BloodyMoon pack came to Cara’s defense, I allowed myself to calm down, at least enough to sit back down and contain myself.My fury at those that had spoken against Cara remained, however, a
Cara’s POVAs we started to move about the stage, following the steps of our routine, I kept an eye on Lilia and her can of paint. I had my suspicions that it was intended for me. At a crucial moment, when we were at the front of the stage, the routine would bring us directly side by side.Perhaps t
Cara’s POVGeorgie asked me to return to my dressing room, where she arrived shortly after carrying the gown that she was supposed to be wearing that evening. On herself, she was wearing a robe.Looking at my own dress still filled me with a sense of mourning. It had been such a beautiful thing, des
None of them seemed even remotely guilty. They were all entirely confident, I could see it in their eyes.Only Lilia wore a different expression. When no one else could see her but me, she seemed smug, smirking. She pointed to a nearby camera.“I’ve been on camera this entire time, too, if you don’t
Cara’s POVIn my mind, there could only be one person responsible for this: Lilia.The beautiful embroidery, torn out. The rainbow-shimmering lace, in tatters.It had been such a gorgeous dress, a true work of art.To see it destroyed like this sent an icy chill down through my veins. This was worse