Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 186

Chapter 186: Chapter 186 Bound Forever

Draven’s POV

After the doctors left our pack house,confirming that both Caroline and Liam were recovering well with no lasting trauma from the kidnapping, a wave of relief washed over me.

I pulled Caroline into my arms as she sat on the edge of our bed, Liam already nestled between us, his tiny body radiating warmth against my chest.

"I can’t believe I almost lost both of you," I whispered, burying my face in Caroline’s golden hair.

"We’re safe now," Caroline murmured, her hand gently stroking Liam’s back as he dozed against me. "Thanks to you and our friends."

I gazed down at my son,watching his chest rise and fall with each peaceful breath. His little hand was spread across my chest. The peace of this moment, with the three of us together in our bedroom, hit me so hard that I felt myself getting choked up.

"Having you both here, safe in my arms..." I struggled to find words adequate enough. "I’ve never felt more complete."

Caroline looked up at me, her green eyes watery. "I was so scared when they took him, Draven. I thought I’d never see my baby again."

I kissed her forehead, feeling that protective urge kick in.I felt the perfection of that intimate moment filled with love, it ignited a fire in me, gave me infinite joy and a sense of belonging. Having a family was something I hadn’t had since my parents passed away. How I missed that! Having a solid foundation, someone who accepts you as you are and will always be willing to support you, and no matter what happens, will still love you. I was happy and grateful to be a family again.

"I’ve been thinking," I said after we’d been sitting quietly for a while."About how easily things can fall apart, how fast everything can change."

"Mmm?" Caroline mumbled, her head on my shoulder.

"You haven’t officially joined the Storm Valley Pack yet," I said softly. "If you were, I could have mind-linked with you during the kidnapping. Alaric could have communicated with Rory."

Caroline tensed slightly. "I know. It all happened so fast between us—"

"That’s exactly my point," I interrupted gently. "Life doesn’t wait for perfect timing. I’ve been putting things off, thinking we had all the time in the world. But after nearly losing you both..." I paused, swallowing hard."I want to hold your pack joining ceremony tomorrow."

Her eyes widened."Tomorrow? But what about work?The aftermath of Howard’s arrest—"

"The pack comes first," I stated firmly. "I’ve already notified Ryan to handle things at Thorne Enterprises. Tomorrow, I want every member of Storm Valley Pack here to witness you pledging your allegiance, to welcome you and Liam properly into our family."

"Draven—"

"And," I continued, my heart pounding, "I want to announce our wedding date during the ceremony."

Caroline sat up straighter, careful not to disturb Liam. "Wedding date? We just got engaged."

I chuckled. "I’m thinking this weekend."

"This weekend?" she gasped. "Are you serious? That’s in three days!"

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