Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 83

Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Secret Crush

Jax’s POV

There I was, wiping down glasses at Moon & Whiskey, my mind stuck on that lunch with Caroline. These girls were gorgeous, smart, and fun as hell. Hanging with those three was a blast.All in all, it was one killer lunch.But Caroline... man, she was something special.

That night, I was hanging out with Ruby at the bar entrance, waiting for her friends to show. The second Caroline stepped out of the car, I couldn’t take my eyes off her.

She was breathtaking. Tall and graceful, she moved with a confidence that drew every eye without effort. Her blonde hair shimmered like spun gold under the lights, highlighting a face that could stop traffic. But those green eyes... they held a secret, clear and bright, hinting at a strength she kept carefully hidden, a mystery that set my wolf, Blaze, on edge.

Weirdly, I couldn’t catch her scent. But honestly? I didn’t give a damn. She was drop-dead gorgeous, the kind of beautiful that could bring a man to his knees. Like some sort of angel sent down to drive guys crazy. And hell, I was ready to lose my mind over her.

"Still thinking about that blonde from lunch?" Dominic asked, interrupting my thoughts as he strolled behind the bar. As my head bartender and close friend, he had an annoying habit of reading me like an open book.

"That obvious, huh?" I admitted, setting down the spotless glass.

"You are practically drooling," Dominic laughed, his eyes twinkling. "I haven’t seen Blaze this worked up over a female since... well, ever."

Blaze rumbled in agreement inside me.

Dominic came up behind the bar, clapping my shoulder. "Bro, I gotta warn you. Remember what Ruby said? She’s got a thing with Alpha Draven."

"Alpha Draven Thorne," I muttered, the name tasting bitter on my tongue. "Storm Valley Pack’s mighty leader."

Everyone in Harbor Bay knew of him. Alpha of the largest wolf pack in the region, CEO of Thorne Enterprises, and multi-billionaire businessman. His violet eyes were as legendary as his ruthless business tactics.

And what was I? The heir to a small, financially struggling border pack, running a modestly successful bar while my sister worked at Puma Global to help make ends meet. The contrast couldn’t be more stark.

"You saw how he acted at lunch," I said, remembering how possessive Draven had been. "If they’re so deeply in love, why does she look like she wants to claw his eyes out every time he speaks?"

Dominic sighed. "From what I’ve gathered, he keeps messing things up with her. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t love him."

"Then perhaps she deserves someone who won’t mess things up," I replied.

I couldn’t stop thinking about Draven’s reaction when I brought up Caroline’s kid. His possessive act was weird as hell. Acting like the boy belonged to him, when Ruby told me straight up that Caroline was a single mom whose baby daddy had disappeared. And seeing him feed her cake, playing house like they were mates... I nearly lost it right there. Took everything I had not to jump across that table and throw down.

"You know what?" I said suddenly, pushing away from the bar. "I’m not giving up without trying. Call the guys,I have an idea."

Within minutes, I had our pack’s inner circle on a group chat.

"What do you guys think about inviting the girls to do something tomorrow night?"

The responses came in rapid succession.

Dominic, "Hell yes. Eleanor’s smile is permanently etched in my brain."

Wesley, "Ruby and I have unfinished business. I’m in."

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