Sir,
The board had a closed-door meeting. They’re suspicious. Take necessary measures.
Caroline Bennett
CEO’s Assistant
Thorne Enterprises
The second email was dated from this morning. It contained a horrible message that read:
From: Caroline Bennett
To: [email protected]
Subject: Plan working
Sir,
Everything’s going as planned. That idiot Draven is falling for my charms and eating out of my hand.
Caroline Bennett
CEO’s Assistant
Thorne Enterprises
I looked between the two sheets, confused and horrified. How were these emails sent from my computer? Still crying, I looked Ryan in the eyes and said,
“Ryan, I never sent these emails. I swear on my wolf’s honor! I don’t know how they were sent from my computer, but it wasn’t me. I would never do something like this, especially not to Draven. You need to believe me and investigate this because I didn’t do it!”
I felt Clara’s hand on my back as she spoke firmly to Ryan.
“I’m certain it wasn’t her, Ryan. When I hired her, I checked with the Blood Moon Pack. She’s absolutely trustworthy. Alpha Gerald also spoke highly of her. It’s impossible that Caroline would do this!”
“Clara, I don’t know what to think. Caroline is the only pack member who’s been here for a short time; everyone else has been bonded to this pack for ten years or more. On the other hand, the fraud we’re investigating has been going on for a long time. I don’t know what to think. And you need to understand that Draven is blind with rage,” Ryan explained calmly.
“But Ryan, he didn’t even give me the benefit of the doubt! He should at least investigate properly instead of treating me with all that hatred! That’s not how an Alpha should behave toward a member of his pack!” I said, hurt and angry at the injustice.
“Caroline, please try to understand my friend. He’s got a lot on his mind with the rogue attacks and this corporate sabotage. Besides, understand that the executive floor now doesn’t receive anyone without prior authorization, and you’re the only newly arrived pack member. How can we explain that someone who’s been loyal to this pack for so long suddenly betrayed us?” Ryan tried to justify his Alpha and himself.
The pain I felt at that moment transformed into absolute anger. I wiped my tears, feeling Rory’s strength surge through me. I handed my work phone and badge to Clara, grabbed my purse, and stood up.
I looked Ryan in the eyes and spoke in an icy voice that carried determination,
“Of course, it’s easier to accuse than to investigate. And it’s easier to blame the newcomer than to accept that you’re all big idiots who’ve been fooled by the real culprit for years. But fine, Ryan. I understand, and I’m leaving this pack territory immediately. You won’t see me again. I just hope that when you realize the injustice you’re committing, the real culprit hasn’t had time to leave you in ruins.”
I turned to leave, but halfway to the door, I turned back and said sarcastically,
“Would you like to search me, Beta Ryan, to make sure I’m not stealing any pack secrets?”
“Oh, Caroline, please don’t take things this way…” Ryan said nervously, while I kept my eyes firm, demanding his answer to my question.
“No, Caroline, I won’t search you. You can go home, and I’ll have them send your settlement for the days worked and your documents later.”
“I don’t want anything from this pack, just my employment record cleared so I can look for another job-even if it’s in the sewers!” I said with a cold look, turned around, and left.
When I left Ryan’s office, Linda came running.
“Caroline, what happened?”
I looked at her as if I were looking at a hyena eager to snap at its prey, turned my back, and pressed the elevator button, which opened just as she was about to persist. She made a move to enter with me, but I raised my finger and said,
“Stay there! I’m no longer part of this pack.”
I pressed the elevator button and the doors closed. The security guard let me through the turnstile without questions when I explained I didn’t have my badge. Once I reached the street, I jumped into the first taxi I spotted and gave my home address. Only when I got to my room did I allow myself to collapse on the bed, Rory howling in misery inside me as I sobbed uncontrollably until I had no strength left.
Caroline’s POV
I fell asleep and didn’t even notice when Mabel arrived with Liam. I only woke when Elle was sitting beside me on the bed, her concerned eyes watching over me. Opening my eyes to find just one lamp glowing softly in the room, I sat up and faced my friend, a deep ache settling in my chest.
“What happened, sweetie?” Eleanor asked, her voice gentle as a summer breeze. “Mabel said you were already asleep when she arrived with Liam. She came to check on you but didn’t want to disturb you. She noticed you’d been crying though.” She reached out to touch my cheek. “Is it something with Draven? Whatever it is, Rory can overcome this.”
Rory whimpered inside me, feeling my distress. The bond between wolf-spirits often reflected our emotional states, and right now, mine was in turmoil.
“It won’t pass, Elle,” I whispered, feeling my eyes well up again. “What happened was absolutely devastating.”
“Tell me everything,” Eleanor said firmly. “And then we’ll decide together if it really was that horrible. If it was, I’ll have Nate go over there and challenge that Alpha to defend your honor.”
Despite my sadness, I managed a small smile at the thought of Eleanor’s mate confronting Draven. Pack hierarchy allowed challenges for serious grievances, though they were rare in modern times.
“I will, but… where’s Liam?” I asked suddenly, realizing my son should have been home hours ago.
“Don’t worry about your little cub,” Elle assured me, her fingers gently stroking my hair in the way pack-sisters often comfort each other. “Mabel’s staying overnight, and they’re having a wonderful time in the living room. She’s great with him. Let her care for him while I take care of you.”
“You’re right,” I sighed, relieved my son wouldn’t see me in such a state. “He shouldn’t see me like this. I’ll take a quick shower, and then we can talk.”
“Of course, Carrie. Take your time.”
I stepped into the shower, letting the hot water cascade over me. Though it washed away the physical tension, it couldn’t cleanse the wound in my soul. As a wolf, emotional pain cut deeper than any physical injury. When I returned to the bedroom in fresh clothes, Elle was waiting with a tray of dinner and an enormous tub of ice cream with two spoons.
“Come here,” she patted the bed. “Fill your stomach first, then we’ll demolish this ice cream together.”
I forced myself to eat, knowing my health wasn’t just for me. Liam needed his mother strong and whole. I shouldn’t have let my guard down, shouldn’t have let Draven past the defenses around my heart. After finishing dinner, Elle popped open the ice cream, and I began recounting everything while we took turns with our spoons. I told her about Draven’s accusations, the betrayal, and the cold dismissal, tears streaming down my face as I relived the pain.
“What an absolute bastard!” Eleanor growled. “By the Moon Goddess, I’ll make that Alpha regret treating you this way! He had absolutely no right!”
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