Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Finding a New Job

Caroline’s POV

After Alpha Draven kicked me out of Storm Valley Pack and Thorne Enterprises, I sat alone in my bedroom, staring at my reflection in the window. Tears streamed down my face as I wondered how everything had fallen apart so fast.

I’d given up everything at Blood Moon Pack, left my job at BuildRight Corp, all for Liam. Storm Valley had seemed like a fresh start, a place that would accept us. Now, here I was again, no job, no pack.

The thought of going back to Maplewood made my stomach turn. I could already hear the whispers and see the smirks.

"Look who’s back, the scentless wolf who couldn’t cut it in Storm Valley."

Rory whimpered inside me, but I forced myself to focus on Liam. He needed stability. While I was making plans to send Liam to daycare, Eleanor walked in.

"You need to rest at home," she said firmly. "I’ll take Liam to daycare."

I was so grateful for her help.Without Elle, I didn’t know if I could have picked myself up from this blow.

As she led Liam out, she turned back. "Caroline, don’t be too sad. I’ll talk to my father about your situation. Blood Moon Pack will always be here for you."

I hugged her gratefully. "Thank you, Elle." While I appreciated her kindness, my heart felt heavy. I hated always relying on Eleanor’s family, even though Alpha Gerald and Luna Marla treated me like their own.

Mabel insisted on staying with me today. It was wonderful; she was an incredible person who gave me lots of advice.

"Life’s full of seasons, dear," she said. "This storm will pass."

After lunch, when she left for the market to pick Liam up, I finally reached for my phone. Maybe it was time to call home.

The intercom buzzed harshly. Downstairs, a courier from Thorne Enterprises waited with a thick envelope,my termination papers and final check. My hands shook as I signed. But I returned the check, writing clearly that I refused it. I wouldn’t take a single cent from his company, wouldn’t give him another reason to look down on me. Rory snarled inside me. Pride was all we had left.

I went back to the apartment and called my parents.

"Caroline, sweetheart! I miss you! How are you and your little cub doing?" My mother said happily.

"Oh, Mom, it’s not like we don’t talk almost every day." I smiled, missing her embrace and the comforting scent of pack and family.

"But we still miss you, honey! Wait, I’ll put you on speaker, your father’s here." She was so excited. I found it strange that my father was home at this hour, but maybe he had taken a day off from his Beta duties.

"My beautiful daughter! How are you? And my little grandson?" My father spoke cheerfully.

"We’re fine, Dad. Liam’s still at daycare." I tried to sound calm, though Rory whined softly, wanting the comfort of our birth pack.

"Honey, it’s good you called now, do you have a minute, or are you busy at work?" My father asked, and my eyes welled up with tears.

"I have time, Dad, I’m having coffee. Do you want to tell me something?" I tried not to cry, knowing my wolf would howl if I broke down.

"Yes, honey, and I think you’ll like the news," my mother was very happy.

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