Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Girls Club

Caroline’s POV

I slipped out of Draven’s bedroom just before dawn, my heart heavy with conflicting emotions. Last night had been magical - his touch, his scent of cedarwood and musk, the way our bodies moved together in perfect harmony. For those passionate hours, I’d forgotten everything else and surrendered completely to him.

Standing in the doorway, I paused to look back at his sleeping form. He looked so peaceful, his strong features relaxed, golden-brown hair tousled across the pillow. Rory whined softly inside me, reluctant to leave our mate. The bond between us was undeniable, but I couldn’t ignore how deeply he’d hurt me.

With trembling hands, I left a note on his nightstand. As I scribbled the words, I almost changed my mind several times. But my pride wouldn’t let me stay. Men like Draven Thorne were used to getting whatever they wanted. If I gave in too easily, would he truly value what we had? I needed him to understand the pain he’d caused me.

I couldn’t stop crying in the taxi on my way home. The driver kept looking at me in his mirror, concerned.

"Miss, you okay? Need help?" he asked again, the third time now.

"I’m fine," I said between sobs. "Just relationship troubles."

I took out my phone to call Elle. She answered right away even though it was early.

"Carrie? What’s wrong?" She sounded half asleep.

"I need the girls. Can you call everyone? I... I spent the night with Draven then left him a goodbye note."

"You did WHAT?" Elle suddenly sounded wide awake. "Give me thirty minutes to set everything up."

At home, Liam was watching cartoons with Mabel, our sweet babysitter. My son’s face brightened when he saw me, his violet eyes shining with happiness.

"Mommy!" He jumped off the couch and ran to me with open arms.

I picked him up.

"Hey, my boy," I whispered, holding him tight. "Did you have a good morning?"

After some time with Liam, I showered and put on clean clothes. Mabel saw my swollen eyes but said nothing, just gave me a gentle smile.

"You should go see your friends," she said softly. "Everything’s fine here. Liam and I are having fun, right, sweetie?"

Liam nodded happily, already back to watching his favorite cartoon.

When Elle got here, she just hugged me tight without speaking. That kind gesture almost made me cry again.

"Come on," she said after I calmed down. "The girls are waiting."

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"Where are we, Elle?" I asked as we pulled up to a huge building with beautiful gardens everywhere.

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