Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 115

Chapter 115: Chapter 115 Agreeing to the Mating Ceremony

Draven’s POV

I couldn’t believe the trouble I’d gotten into. What exactly happened at that stupid farewell party for Clara? Why did I drink so much that night? That night is still unclear in my mind, so different from how I usually stay in control. Something felt wrong about the whole thing, it wasn’t just too much drinking. I had a strong feeling there was more to it, maybe some kind of mistake or someone messing with me.

Would I have to wait until the child was born to learn the truth? By then, Caroline would likely hate me completely and leave my life forever. The thought of losing her made Alaric howl in agony inside me.

I stood on the rooftop of my penthouse, surveying Harbor Bay spread beneath me like a kingdom - my territory, yet I felt powerless. The cool night air did little to clear my troubled mind as I searched the stars for answers.

"Alpha Draven?" I heard Ryan calling from below.

"Up here!" I called back.

I heard footsteps approaching as my Beta and friends made their way up. I’d mind-linked Ryan earlier, my voice tight with controlled emotion, asking him to bring the others immediately.

"What’s happening? Your mind-link sounded urgent," Ryan asked as he approached with Joseph, Luke and Nate following close behind.

"I’m in deep shit,"I admitted, clasping forearms with each of them in greeting, keeping a straight face despite the mess I was in. Alaric paced nervously.

"Well, then let’s drink!" Joseph suggested, rubbing his hands together.

"Not a chance," I cut him off. "It was drinking that got me into this mess in the first place. Nothing alcoholic tonight. I’ll follow Nate’s example."

"Then we’re going with soda, lime and ice," Nate offered with a bartender’s flourish. "I’ll fix us something."

"I’m still having a beer," Luke said, making everyone chuckle except me.

"What happened?" Ryan pressed, his eyes showing the concern of a loyal Beta.

I squared my shoulders and faced them. "I’m getting married," I announced grimly. "I’m taking Ella as my Luna."

The words tasted like poison in my mouth. In our world, taking a Luna wasn’t just marriage - it was binding a female wolf as your life partner, second-in-command of the female pack members, and establishing a lineage. The fact that I was considering this with someone who wasn’t Caroline felt like betrayal to my very core.

"No fucking way," Joseph growled. "We won’t let you make that mistake!"

"There’s no alternative," Nate said quietly, handing me a glass. "Howard and his daughter are using this to force your hand while threatening Caroline, right?"

I nodded, taking a long drink."I’ve spent days trying to negotiate.Howard says he’ll go to the Council of Elders if I don’t agree. And he told me straight out he would do whatever it takes to make sure Caroline disappears for good if I don’t give in."

"You’re just giving in?" Joseph asked.

"For now," I replied.

What I didn’t add was that I planned to use this time to investigate Howard’s dirty dealings. The financial fraud in the pack business and the theft of pack assets all pointed to him as the primary suspect.I even had growing suspicions about my father’s death and Howard’s possible involvement.

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