Draven’s POV
"What’s going on?" I heard Caroline’s voice from the doorway. She had woken up from all the noise, looking sleepy but quickly sensing the tension in the room.
"Love, I’ll explain later. Nate, please take Carrie to the other room," I asked, knowing he would protect her.
"No, I want to know what’s happening," Caroline said firmly, walking into the living room.
"Oh, so this is the worthless bitch you fell for?" Liz sneered, her eyes full of hatred.
"I heard you got involved with so worthless, unmated bitch. But honey, don’t fool yourself, because he belongs with !"
"Are you insane, Liz? Whatever we had ended years ago."I sapped.
"I don’t think so, Draven. When you were so lonely in New York last week, you couldn’t keep your hands off in bed!" Liz taunted, her words deliberately aid to hurt Caroline.
"You street trash, I’m going to ss up that cynical face of yours so bad that no surgeon will be able to fix it this ti." Eleanor went feral, grabbing Liz by the hair again. The chaos erupted in an instant.
"ENOUGH!" We heard Caroline’s shout. "Elle, let go of that bitch."
Eleanor released her and looked at her friend. Caroline straightened up, smoothed her clothes and hair, and walked steadily toward Liz. She stopped beside with a soft smile, then turned to Liz with contempt.
"I feel sorry for you. Poor little rich girl! Full of material possessions but empty of true bonds," Caroline spoke in a low."I rember what you did to Elle’s family, and I didn’t help her break you completely only because she caught you here and not in Maplewood. You’ve hurt very good people. You’re immoral, vulgar, promiscuous, and despicable."
"Who do you think you are to talk to like that, you scentless slut?" Liz spat. "Spreading your legs for a one-night stand and getting knocked up? Where’s your dignity now?"
I growled deeply, but Caroline placed a calming hand on my arm.
"Don’t insult by calling scentless like it’s a curse," Caroline shot back without lowering her head. "I may not have a privileged bloodline like yours, but I have character and dignity. Things you know nothing about. But you’re right, I haven’t introduced myself properly, let correct that. I’m Caroline Bennett, soon to be Luna of the Storm Valley Pack, and friend - no, sister - of this hell’s psychopath." Caroline put her arm around my waist, held Elle’s hand, and smiled at her friend.
I looked at Caroline in amazent. My wolf Alaric was practically purring with pride at her claim of being our future Luna. How I love this woman!
"Ha, look who’s acting all high and mighty," Liz sneered with disgust. "Ask him about his night in New York. How much he moaned while fucking . You’re just another conquest, you unmated nobody."
"Oh, you delusional girl," Caroline replied. "Let tell you sothing, if he even touched you, he did it while thinking of , and only because we weren’t together then. What? You thought I didn’t know? Who’s delusional now? So, don’t degrade yourself anymore, you’ve embarrassed yourself enough in front of all these people."
"You..." Liz raised her hand to strike but froze when a powerful, authoritative voice cut through the room.
"ENOUGH, ELIZABETH!" The man standing in the doorway."I’ve been here for several minutes watching this horror show, and I’ve never felt so ashad of my bloodline in my life!" Mr. Morgan had entered and was walking towards his daughter. "Disappointnt doesn’t begin to describe what I’m feeling. This young lady is right,you have neither character nor dignity worthy of our pack na!"
"Dad, you don’t understand, let explain." Liz whimpered, her posture imdiately submissive.
"I truly don’t understand where I went wrong with you!" Turning to Caroline and , he sighed heavily. "Alpha Draven, I’m deeply sorry she’s causing you yet another problem. Caroline Bennett, isn’t it? I apologize for this disgraceful display. I was good friends with Draven’s parents before their passing, and I’m sure they would have loved to et you. As for this problem," he said, pointing to his daughter and patting my shoulder respectfully, "rest assured I’ll handle it personally."
"How did you know I was here?" Liz asked her father directly.
"I have connections throughout all packs,Elizabeth.One of them is Eleanor’s boyfriend’s uncle from the Starlight Pack. I know exactly what you did to that family. They were good allies, and because of you, they severed ties with our pack. When they saw you coming here, they inford imdiately." Mr. Morgan told her coldly. "Now let’s go. You’re going to pack your bags, and I’m taking you and your mother to our territory in Switzerland."
"As if, Dad." Liz gave a short laugh. "I’m a grown woman, and I do what I want. I’m not going to Switzerland."
"Ah, you’re right. You do what you want. But if you want to keep enjoying my resources, and I think you do because you don’t contribute anything to our pack, you’re going to Switzerland and staying quietly there under your brother’s supervision for the foreseeable future. I don’t think, dear, that you want to beco a rogue, do you?" Mr. Morgan threatened.
"Yeah, it’s not worth it anyway. It’s a sha, Draven, we could have had sothing great!" Liz huffed and turned to leave.
"You witch," Ryan stepped forward, "just tell one thing. How did you find us in New York?"
"It was Linda. I’ve kept in touch with her all these years." Liz gave a sarcastic laugh. "You think I’m bad? She’s much worse as a traitor!" With that, Liz turned and left with her father, his hand firmly gripping her arm.
"I knew it! We need to deal with Linda once and for all," Ryan said, shaking his head.
"And we will, Ryan." I turned to Caroline, taking her hands in mine. "How are you, my love? You should be resting."
"Exhausted, full of questions, and absolutely starving," Caroline responded, leaning against slightly.
"And what does the mother of my future godson or goddaughter want to eat?" Ryan put his arm around her shoulder and walked with her to the sofa.
"Actually, Ryan, I want to see my son," Caroline said gently.
"Why don’t we bring him here? I think everyone wants to et him and support you both. I know it’s between you two, but I really want to be around for this mont..." Ryan looked at Caroline with pleading eyes.
"Oh, Caroline, I agree with Ryan. I’ve been part of this little one’s life since day one..." Eleanor chid in, her eyes bright with excitent.
"I don’t rember you being there when he was conceived, Elle," I teased, feeling lighter now that Liz was gone.
"Look who’s getting cocky," Eleanor laughed. "I know every detail about that masquerade ball." She winked at , and I couldn’t help but chuckle.
"I’m grateful you were there for her all this ti," I said sincerely, feeling overwheld with gratitude for those who protected them.
"Alright. I’ll call Mabel and ask her to bring him," Caroline agreed. "I love that you’re all here with us at such an important mont!"
"I’ll send the car and Daniel to pick them up," Ryan hugged Caroline. "And what would you like to eat?"
"Hamburger and french fries," Caroline said with sparkling eyes. Ryan nodded and left to make arrangents.
"My love, I’m the happiest man in the world," I said, sitting beside her and holding her hands. "I’m eager to see my son. But I’m scared. How will he react?"
"Liam is a very smart and loving boy, Draven. He already adores you, and now you’re his father. I think he’ll be happy too." She paused, then added hesitantly, "But don’t you think we should do a DNA test?"
Everyone looked at Caroline in disbelief. Including .
"Caroline, for God’s sake, the boy has my exact eyes! I don’t know how none of us saw it before!" I said confidently.
"Besides, we both know what happened at that masquerade ball."
I pulled her in for a quick kiss. "So you’re going to marry ?" I asked with a smile.
"Did you really think I’d let that woman provoke without fighting back?" Caroline said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
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