Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 95

Chapter 95: Chapter 95 Reunited Hearts

Caroline’s POV

The country air felt refreshing as we drove back to my parents’ farm, the car filled with packages from our shopping trip. I was still processing the encounter with Marcus, but somehow seeing him had lifted a weight I didn’t know I was still carrying.

"You’re smiling," Elle noted as we pulled into the driveway.

"Just glad to be back," I said, helping a sleepy Liam out of the car.

The moment we stepped through the front door, my senses went on high alert. That unmistakable scent of cedarwood and musk filled the air, sending my heart racing and Rory into an excited frenzy.

"He’s here!" Rory howled inside me. "Our mate is here!"

I struggled to keep my composure. "He’s not officially our mate, Rory."

"Tell that to your racing heart," she teased.

Liam suddenly perked up, his little nose twitching. Before I could stop him, he wiggled out of my arms and bolted through the house.

"Draven!" he shrieked with pure joy. "You came!"

I walked to the living room, following his voice.Draven was down on his knees, hugging my son tight while Liam clung to him like he never wanted to let go.

"Of course I came, little wolf," Draven said, holding Liam close. "I missed you and your mommy way too much."

My mom stood nearby with a knowing smile that said "I told you so," while my dad looked both surprised and amused. Behind them, Elle was staring open-mouthed as Nate walked toward her with a sheepish grin.

"What is this about, Nate?" Elle crossed her arms, pointedly not embracing her boyfriend.

"We couldn’t bear being away from our girls," Nate shrugged, looking at Elle with puppy-dog eyes. "Especially this little guy," he added, ruffling Liam’s hair.

"But I didn’t tell you where I was going," Elle narrowed her eyes, clearly annoyed at the surprise intrusion.

"You and Caroline going away for the weekend together?" Nate rolled his eyes. "There’s only one place in the world you two would ever escape to."

I remained frozen, too stunned to speak. My father’s eyes crinkled with amusement as he invited everyone to sit around the table. Draven approached me with Liam still perched happily in his arms, and pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead that sent tingles down my spine.

"Hello, beautiful," he whispered, his violet eyes intense with emotion. "I couldn’t stay away from you another minute."

His scent was so close and familiar. It made Rory whimper inside me, begging, "Tell him we missed him too!" But I held back.

As we settled around the table, my father cleared his throat.

"Baby girl," he said with twinkling eyes, "this young Alpha claims he wants to court you properly. Didn’t even need to scare him cause he straight up said he wants you as his mate. Says he doesn’t believe in taking things slow."

Dad looked at Mom. "Looks like someone finally knows how to love you right."

Thinking about my parents’ love story, I grabbed a towel and hit Draven playfully. "I told you I needed time!"

Before I could continue my mock outrage, a small figure with serious violet eyes planted himself between us, hands on his tiny hips.

"No, Mommy! Don’t be mean to Draven," Liam said, looking super serious.

Everyone laughed at how protective my little boy was being.

"That’s right, little wolf," Draven knelt next to Liam and whispered loud enough for all to hear while staring at me, "Tell your mommy how much I care about both of you."

"Mommy, he likes us very, very much," Liam said all serious, and my heart just melted watching my baby defend the man we’d both fallen for.

I couldn’t keep pretending to be mad. I picked up Liam with a laugh, and Draven grabbed his chance to hug us both tight, surrounding us with his warmth and scent.

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