Chasing His Scentless Mate Chapter 129 Ruined by Timing

Caroline’s POV

I had a quiet weekend. Jax sent countless ssages apologizing for not being able to see , as he had several pack ergencies to handle. As Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, which was smaller than Storm Valley, he had duties that couldn’t wait.

"I’m so sorry, Carrie," his text read Sunday morning."Rogue sightings along our border. Dad needs my help coordinating patrols with neighboring packs. Rain check on our coffee date?"

I understood his obligations, but couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed.

Clara spent Sunday with us and spoiled Liam all day long. She got him a gift from London, and he loved it, a toy building set that made Buckingham Palace, with a small mat showing the streets and a red double-decker bus. Everything was bright, and the bus could move and light up.

"Clara, how am I supposed to compete with that?"Eleanor said with a smile, watching Liam laugh happily as he put together and took apart the blocks.

Clara gave lots of advice about both Jax and Draven. She’d only been gone a few weeks, but sohow knew my problems better than I did.

"You know, Caroline," she said while Liam was napping, "the bond between mates is stronger than any human relationship. I’ve seen how Draven looks at you, even if he doesn’t know it yet."

"But I can’t be his mate," I whispered. "I don’t have a scent he can recognize."

Clara’s eyes softened. "Not all bonds are ford through scent alone."

She counseled to take things slow with Jax, suggesting that my situation with Draven might still work out. I assured her that Jax was just a friend, and although he clearly wanted sothing more, my love for Draven was deeply rooted in my heart. But I couldn’t put my life on hold and simply wait for the day when, maybe, possibly, Draven would be free for .

"The mating ceremony is in three months," Clara reminded gently. "I’ve seen enough of these political matings to know they rarely bring happiness. Just... don’t close any doors yet."

After that, the week flew by. Jax sent ssages every day but had to make a last-minute trip to California to handle so business at his father’s company. He apologized profusely for having to cancel our plans again, promising to bring a special gift when he returned.

"I’ll make it up to you," his ssage read. "There’s this little spot by the lake where the moonlight hits just right. Perfect for a late dinner under the stars. My wolf’s going crazy not seeing you."

The following Monday,Clara went back to London earlier than we wanted, making us miss her already. Eleanor and I wanted to take her to the airport, but she said Draven had already said he’d drive her before going to work.

"He’s trying, Caroline," she told as we hugged goodbye. "He may not show it, but he’s fighting an internal battle every day. "

I arrived at my office and,as every Monday since I started working at Thorne Enterprises, there was a beautiful arrangent of tulips with a card from Draven. The ssage was always the sa,that he would love until his last breath and regretted putting us in this impossible situation. I admired the tulips for a mont, then sat at my desk and put the card in a small box at the back of my drawer, along with all the others.

"Good morning, Carrie. How are you today? I brought you sothing."

Ryan ca in, cheerful as always, and placed a package of four chocolate chip muffins on my desk that were still warm.The rich, sweet aroma made my mouth water instantly. I looked at him with sparkling eyes and a childlike smile.

"I love chocolate chip muffins. Thank you, Ryan!"

"That’s great, because I brought this too." He placed a huge, steaming cup of cappuccino on my desk.

"You’re the best boss in the world! Just what I needed." I said and watched his smile widen.

"The audit team needs our quarterly projections today," he reminded . "Clara left so notes before she left for London,said you’d know what to do with them."

Ryan went into his office, and I invited Ava to eat with at my desk, but she declined since Ryan had brought her food too and she was swamped with work preparing docunts for the ongoing audit.

I was eating my pastries while working through Clara’s ticulous notes when Draven walked into the room. My breath caught in my throat. He was gorgeous as always in a charcoal gray suit that emphasized his broad shoulders and tall fra.

He stopped by my side, scratched the back of his neck, and said,"I ca to talk to Ryan."

"Of course, go ahead."

I couldn’t help but stare at him, completely srized. How I loved him. We hadn’t seen each other the week before—with Clara visiting and the audit team taking over our floor, he had worked from his ho office all week. I was dying to see him and couldn’t take my eyes off him.

Draven bent down, bringing our faces to the sa level, ran his thumb across the corner of my mouth, and sucked his own finger while looking at with fire in his violet eyes.

"Mmm, Caroline, you covered in chocolate are irresistible!"

I felt Rory howl in pleasure inside , responding to his touch with an intensity that startled .

"Dra..." I choked and cleared my throat to recover my voice. "Draven, don’t do that."

"Do what, Caroline?" he smiled devilishly, teasing .

"Alaric is going crazy with your nearness. Do you have any idea what you do to us?"

"You know what you’re doing."

"Why don’t you tell exactly what I’m doing wrong?" The hungry look in his eyes made my knees weak.

"You’re provoking ."

"Am I? What if I do this, Caroline?" He leaned in and licked the corner of my mouth where his finger had cleaned the chocolate. "And this?" And kissed the sa spot, his lips lingering against my skin. "And this?" He roughly pulled by the waist, pressing my body against his and capturing my mouth in a hungry kiss.

Draven’s kisses made my blood turn to fire in my veins. They were full of desire, lustful, provocative, and sensual. Draven broke down all my barriers with a single touch. His re proximity left surrendered, my wolf whimpering in submission to her Alpha.

We kissed with an urgent need to make up for all those days we couldn’t touch each other. I ran my hands over his shoulders and grabbed the hair at the nape of his neck with both hands, trying to pull us even closer. Draven had his arms wrapped around my waist, and I felt one of his hands slide up my back.Our breathing was ragged, matching our racing hearts.

Without breaking our kiss, Draven lifted and sat on my desk, positioning himself between my legs and pressing our bodies together, creating a delicious friction between our still-clothed bodies. I had completely forgotten where I was—I just desperately wanted that contact, that connection that only Draven could give . I moaned against his lips, and he kissed even more deeply.

"Mine," he growled against my mouth."Caroline, I can’t stand seeing you with anyone else."

I felt him hardening against , his desire evident through our clothes. His hands gripped my hips, pulling closer to the edge of the desk until I was pressed firmly against him. I wrapped my legs around his waist, needing to be closer still.

When we finally parted our lips, purely from needing air, he gave one more soft peck and looked into my eyes, saying,"My love, you have no idea how much I miss you. I’m dying without you. "

I looked at him completely surrendered—how I loved this man, how I missed him.

I was yanked from my reverie by Kyle’s voice as she walked into the office absentmindedly holding so papers and saying,"Pretty lady, I need to talk to the Alpha Draven and Ryan, are they in..."

Kyle froze when she saw us, her eyes widening in shock.

I startled, suddenly becoming aware of where I was, pushed Draven away and got down from the desk, straightening my skirt. Draven groaned and closed his eyes, a flash of frustration crossing his handso face.

"Bad timing, Kyle!" he said to her, his voice still rough with desire.

"I’m sorry, I’m leaving, I’m sorry..." Kyle stamred, already backing toward the door.

"Co back here, you’ve already killed the mood anyway!" Draven called her back, then turned to and ran his thumb over my kiss-swollen lips. "My love, thank you, I needed that so badly!"

"Co on in, Kyle." He said, walking toward Ryan’s office door.

Kyle passed by with her hands clasped in apology, a knowing smile on her face. "The timing of my entrances really needs work," she whispered as she passed.

I smiled at her, but my legs were still shaking. Ava ca into my office right after, wanting to know if I was okay. I quickly told her what happened and how much I loved kissing Draven.

"Girl, the chemistry between you two could power the entire building," she whispered. "I could feel the heat from my desk!"

I spent the rest of the day in a daze, unable to focus on anything.The only thing on my mind was that kiss.

How much longer could we all go on like this, trapped in this impossible situation?