Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Chapter 49 The Meaning of Tulips

Caroline’s POV

Another day passed in a blur. My mind kept replaying the scene with Draven in Joseph’s office yesterday. At night,I still cried into my pillow,hiding my tears from Eleanor.

Rory had been unusually quiet this morning.

"I’m not sulking. I’m just... hurt," she replied softly.

"Alaric called out to me,Caroline. I know you’re angry at Draven,and I won’t forgive them that easily either."

I sighed as I focused on preparing breakfast for Liam.

"Good goddess,you look terrible," Eleanor said,walking into the kitchen wearing her silk pajamas. She cupped my face between her hands,examining me. "The concealer is doing overtime,but it can’t hide everything. Have you slept at all?"

"I’m hanging on by a thread,Elle. Between work,Liam,and..." I trailed off,unable to even say his name.

The intercom buzzed,interrupting our conversation. Eleanor went to answer while I continued feeding Liam his cereal.

Watching my son eat,his tiny hands clutching the spoon,brought a smile to my face. His beautiful violet eyes,so like someone else’s,sparkled with innocence as he babbled happily.

"You’re mommy’s heart,little wolf," I whispered to him,and he responded by clapping his hands and blowing me a sloppy kiss. The simple gesture filled my chest with warmth.

"Carrie,delivery for you." Eleanor appeared holding an enormous arrangement of red tulips,perfectly tied with a crimson ribbon.

My breath caught,I’d never received flowers before,not even from Marcus.

I helped Liam down from his chair and walked to the living room,holding his little hand in mine.

"These are absolutely stunning," Eleanor breathed,her eyes wide with appreciation. "Let me guess who sent them. You’re not going to throw them away,right? Because if you are,I’ll take them for the living room."

"The flowers are innocent in all this," I said,looking at them. "Is there a card?"

Eleanor handed me a small envelope.

Inside was a note written in Draven’s bold,confident handwriting:

[My beloved Caroline,

Tulips symbolize perfect love,and you are my perfect love,the woman who has captured my heart completely. I was a fool. I made an unforgivable mistake,and I will spend every remaining day proving how deeply I regret hurting you. Even if it takes forever,I won’t give up on us.

Always yours,Draven]

Tears blurred my vision before I could finish reading. Eleanor gently took the card from my trembling hands,scanning it quickly before pulling me into a comforting embrace.

"That arrogant Alpha," I sobbed against her shoulder. "He thinks he can just... just send flowers and everything will be fine?"

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