Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Not Giving Up On Her

Draven’s POV

I watched Caroline walk out of Joseph’s office without even looking back,and my heart shattered into a thousand pieces. I sat there,slumped in Joseph’s chair,feeling more defeated than I had ever felt in my life. Alaric was howling in agony,feeling the pain of Caroline walking away.

Joseph returned and silently handed me a glass of bourbon. "Drink this. It’ll calm your nerves. After you’ve collected yourself,we can talk about what happened."

I accepted the glass with trembling hands as Joseph picked up his phone. "Reeves,I’m giving Miss Bennett the rest of the day off. Thank you."

He hung up and sat across from me,pouring himself a drink as well. After three shots of the burning liquid,I finally managed to speak.

"I’ve destroyed everything,Joseph. I ruined my only chance at happiness. I love her,and I’ve made her hate me."

Joseph took another sip of his bourbon and spoke thoughtfully. "Since when is the mighty Alpha of Storm Valley Pack a defeatist who gives up after the first rejection?"

I stared at him as if he’d grown an extra head. Didn’t he understand? Caroline despised me. The look in her eyes was unmistakable—hurt,betrayal,and anger.

"I’m going to call Ryan later,and the three of us are going to properly drown your sorrows at my place," he said,standing up. "Give me your car keys. You’re in no condition to drive."

I handed him my keys. Joseph called Ryan,and we left the office in my SUV.

Ryan was already waiting in Joseph’s driveway when we arrived.

"Holy moon goddess,what happened?" Ryan exclaimed when he saw me. "You look like you’ve been dragged through hell,Drave!"

"From what I gather,Caroline basically told him to take a hike," Joseph said with a slight smile that earned him my death glare. "Let’s go inside. I still don’t have all the details,and I’m dying to know."

After Ryan helped Joseph set out drinks and some food,we settled into Joseph’s den with its floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and leather furniture. They both looked at me expectantly.

I recounted everything—my desperate apology,Caroline’s cold rejection,the tears in her eyes that broke me.

"I hurt her beyond repair. She’ll never forgive me. I’ve lost her."

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