Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 139

Chapter 139: Chapter 139 Never Drink Too Much

Draven’s POV

The flight to New York was quiet. I spent most of it staring out the window, my mind fixed on Caroline’s face when she told me she would leave if I didn’t respect her boundaries. The pain in her eyes had been real, and it tore at me like nothing else could.

Ryan noticed my mood but was smart enough not to mention it directly. "The Henderson contract is practically in the bag," he said instead, trying to distract me. "We just need to hammer out the final details."

"Yeah," I replied absently.

Kyle glanced up from her tablet. "The documentation Caroline prepared is perfect. She really thought of everything."

Just the mention of her name made my wolf, Alaric, whine within me. I’d pushed too hard, too fast. I should have respected her need for space, especially with everything she was dealing with.

We landed in New York and headed straight to our first meeting with the clients. They briefed us on their requirements and requested some additional information that Kyle was supposed to contact Caroline about immediately. Afterward, we scheduled a golf game for the following morning.

That night, the weight of possibly losing Caroline hung heavy on my shoulders.

"I need a drink," I announced to Ryan and Kyle back at the hotel.

Ryan raised an eyebrow. "There’s a good bar in the lobby. Might help take the edge off."

Kyle nodded in agreement. "I could use one myself."

The bar was dimly lit and half-full with people in suits. We found a quiet corner table and ordered our drinks. I was on my second whiskey when Ryan tried to approach the subject I’d been avoiding.

"So... you and Caroline," he began carefully.

"Don’t," I warned, my voice low.

"Look, man, I’ve known you for years. I’ve never seen you this torn up over anyone."

"She said she’ll leave," I admitted, the words feeling like glass in my throat. "Leave the company, leave my territory... if I don’t back off."

Kyle’s eyes widened. "She wouldn’t."

"She would," I replied, staring into my drink. "And I can’t blame her."

Ryan opened his mouth to say when a hand touched my shoulder, and a sensual voice whispered in my ear.

"You’re even more handsome now."

I turned around, instantly recognizing the scent even before I saw her face. Elizabeth Morgan was there in a black dress that showed off her slim figure. Her short black hair looked the same as before, though she seemed curvier than I remembered.

"Liz," I said, forcing a smile. "It’s been years. How are you?"

"I’m good, darling," she replied, leaning in to kiss my cheek."What a pleasant surprise finding you here. What brings you to New York?"

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