Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 112

Chapter 112: Chapter 112 Lies Don’t Come True

Draven’s POV

I sat on my living room couch, a sharp pain stabbing through my chest, hearing Alaric howling in despair deep inside me.Each breath was hard, my eyes stinging with tears that wouldn’t stop.I had only felt this kind of pain once before, when my parents were killed by rogue wolves.It was a loss that couldn’t be fixed, the kind that made Alaric want to scream at the sky until we had no voice left.

The familiar emptiness crept back in. Without Caroline, without the possibility of her as my Luna, I was dying inside.

"Draven, Howard and his daughter are waiting for you in the building lobby," Ryan said, pulling me from my trance. "I know you’re devastated, but they won’t leave until they speak with you."

I looked up at my Beta through red-rimmed eyes. "Ryan, she broke up with me," I said, my voice rough. "She said there’s no future for us now. That she won’t take me away from my kid if he’s mine. And she’s going back to work for Joseph."

"Easy, Alpha," Ryan said, his calm voice keeping me grounded. "We’ve already fixed one thing, she’s not leaving Thorne Enterprises."

I stared at him, confused for a second.

"She’ll be working with me, and Kyle will work with you starting Monday. It’s not ideal, but it keeps her close. Kyle came up with it, and I think it’s smart."

A small bit of hope stirred in my chest. "At least I’ll still see her," I said quietly. "Tell security to bring Howard and Ella to the first-floor conference room. I’ll go talk to them."

I stood up, trying to steady myself. "Will you come with me?"

"Of course. We’re pack, I’ll always be with you. And after that, we’re heading to my place. Luke and the others are waiting," Ryan said, putting a steady hand on my shoulder.

"What about Caroline? And Liam?" I asked, my chest tightening at the thought of the little boy who already meant more to me than I could explain.

"Eleanor and the girls are at Kyle’s place with her. They’ve got her covered," Luke said. "And Eleanor said Nate is with Liam."

"Alright then, let’s get this over with," I said, my Alpha instincts kicking in again as we walked to the elevator.

When I entered the conference room, I saw Howard and Ella looking smug and victorious, like wolves who had trapped their prey.

"What is he doing here? This is pack business," Howard said, waving dismissively toward Ryan.

"This is much more than pack business, Howard. Ryan is my Beta and my right hand," I said coldly. "Now sit down."

"Draven, darling," Ella purred, stepping closer with a smile. "Aren’t you excited about our baby? I’m sure the pup will have your beautiful violet eyes." She reached for my face.

I caught her wrist before she touched me. "Don’t. Sit down."

My voice held the power of an Alpha command. Her smile faded as she and her father took their seats.

"Let’s be clear," I said. "I seriously doubt this child is mine—"

"How dare you question my daughter’s honor!" Howard interrupted, half-standing. "You may run this pack and company well, but you’ve been without a Luna too long. The pack is talking, Draven. They say you’re unstable, unpredictable."

"Sit. Down." I didn’t raise my voice, but my Alpha tone filled the room. "I’m not done."

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