We ordered mimosas and got food from the fancy buffet. When we sat down with our drinks, we started talking.
“Okay girls, before I cry again, tell me about your night,” I said, wanting to think about something else.
“Oh honey, my hot mate and I had quite a workout last night! He almost howled when Elle mind-linked. He had just tied me up…” Kyle grinned naughtily, making us all lean in. “I’ll tell you later!” she laughed.
“Well, my mate didn’t sleep either, but I was the one who tied him up!” Elle said sweetly, making us laugh harder.
“Stop it, you two. I regret sending that hot Joesph home after just one kiss,” Ava sighed.
“I had it worse. Didn’t even get to kiss my hottie,” Ruby pouted. “So Carrie, how did you torture your Alpha?”
“The heat between you two is so strong I could feel it across the room. It’s more than just lust,” Ava said.
“True. I’ve never seen an Alpha look at someone like Draven looks at you,” Kyle added.
“Girls, I can’t deny it. Draven makes me crazy with just a look, and his touch makes my wolf Rory purr,” I sighed. “But I can’t just forget what he did.”
“Tell us what happened. Why are you so sad?” Elle asked, though she knew most of it.
I took a breath and told them everything. The amazing night with Draven, how perfect we felt together, and how I left at dawn with just a note.
Caroline’s POV
The girls looked at me in disbelief as I told them about the note I’d left on Draven’s nightstand before sneaking away.
“And now, after leaving that note, I’m sure he’ll forget me and move on. And I’m suffering even more than before,” I concluded, feeling my heart ache with each word. F
“Damn! Look, Carrie, I know what happened between you two was intense, but girl, you don’t easily find an Alpha who makes your wolf purr like that,” Ava commented, refilling her mimosa.
“Anyone with eyes can see what you have is special! The way he looks at you, honey… that’s not just lust. I’ve been around enough Alphas to know when one is completely captivated,” Ruby added.
“You really don’t plan to forgive him?” Kyle asked, her eyes soft with concern.
“I don’t know if I can,” I said honestly, staring into my glass. “The way he accused me without even letting me explain… it broke something in me.”
“Goddess help me, I hate to admit Nate was right about this,” Elle groaned, rolling her eyes.
“What do you mean?” we all asked almost in unison.
Elle told us about the dinner with Draven and Ryan, and how Nate had tried to convince her that Draven might be my true mate – perhaps not in the traditional sense since I couldn’t be scented by him, but in every way that truly mattered. She’d already shared parts of this with me, admitting she’d falsely agreed to help Nate just to make Draven suffer more. She was also annoyed with Nate for trying to help Draven, certain the two were mind-linking and sharing information.
“Maybe Nate is right, seeing how devastated you are after leaving that note, facing the reality that it’s really over now,” Elle added, squeezing my hand. “Perhaps you should forgive him… of course, after making him suffer a bit.”
“Carrie, Alphas are idiots! Their dominant wolves make them mess up. But I think you two can fix this. You just need to make him grovel at your feet,” Ava said with a wicked smile.
“Alpha Draven is hot-headed and stressed about protecting his pack, what he did was stupid and impulsive. But I’ve worked with him for years, and he doesn’t make the same mistake twice,” Kyle affirmed, holding my hand. “And it’s written all over his face that he truly cares for you. I seriously doubt he’ll give up because of a goodbye note. Alphas don’t surrender what they consider theirs.”
“Look, you could try to understand his side. At that moment, everything pointed to you being the leak. Put yourself in his place. What would you do if it were reversed, if someone told you he had betrayed the pack and all the evidence was against him?” Ruby reasoned, making me think.
“You’re right, Ruby.I would have fought first and thought later,”I admitted, considering for the first time that maybe, just maybe, I could forgive Draven.
“Honey, I know you, you’re amazing and have a huge heart. You’ll forgive him. In fact, you’ve already started to, otherwise you wouldn’t have gone to his house last night,” Elle concluded, her eyes knowing. “Besides, he and Liam have a strong connection, you have to admit that works in his favor.” I nodded in agreement, remembering how naturally Draven had bonded with my son.
“Do you truly love him, Caroline? Is this bond worth fighting for?” Ava asked, looking straight into my eyes.
“Yes,” I whispered, then stronger, “Yes, I love him, more than I ever thought possible. He’s amazing with me, amazing with my son. Goddess help me! I want him back!” I finally admitted, accepting that I would forgive Draven.
“Well, ladies, let’s toast to that!” Kyle raised her glass. “But now, let’s plan the hell he’ll have to go through to deserve you and learn never to hurt you again.”
I smiled at her words as we raised our glasses and made a toast. For the next two hours, we plotted and laughed, crafting the perfect plan to make Draven earn his way back to me.
“So, girls, that’s it! Alpha Draven will learn his lesson. And his little pack brothers will be punished too, including Nate. I’m sure they’re all mind-linking to help Draven,” Elle said with conviction.
“We can’t trust any of them. We’ll extract information and make them suffer,” Kyle concluded, her eyes gleaming.
“Oh, it’s easy for you two, you already have your mates wrapped around your fingers. But for us three, it’s tough. Even worse for me since I haven’t even had a proper chase with that gorgeous beta from Storm Valley Pack…” Ruby made us burst into laughter.
“Girl, you’re supposed to punish him, not avoid the hunt. It’s like training a wolf pup – good behavior gets a reward, bad behavior gets punishment,” Kyle was cracking up.
“That’s the idea, ladies. We’re going to drive these males crazy, have them howling at our doors,” Elle’s eyes were sparkling mischievously. “And after Carrie forgives that stubborn Alpha, we’ll all have them eating from our hands.”
Caroline’s POV
The girls truly lifted my spirits.After our heart-to-heart conversation and several rounds of mimosas, we decided to head upstairs to the gaming lounge. The place was incredible, a huge luxury room that looked like a high-end Vegas casino. There were card tables, roulette wheels, and slot machines spread across the entire floor.
Elle approached the cashier, purchased chips, and distributed them among us.
“Let’s have some fun, ladies!” she said, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
“Oh, we’re definitely going to-” Kyle’s voice trailed off as she gestured toward a poker table at the far end of the room. The table was surrounded by a group of women, all leaning in and laughing flirtatiously.
My heart sank when I spotted Draven sitting there, a sleek brunette practically draped over his shoulder. His face was partially turned away from me, but I could see his profile as he smiled at something she said.
“That asshole Luke,” Kyle hissed, narrowing her eyes at her mate who was enjoying the attention of a redhead in a tight dress. “After everything we discussed today, he’s going to pay dearly for this.”
“And there’s my traitorous mate,” Elle growled.”Nate knew exactly what he was doing. Oh, he’s going to feel the whip crack tonight!”
I watched Elle angrily type something on her phone before stuffing it back in her purse.
“I cannot believe this,” Ruby muttered, staring at Ryan who was laughing as a blonde whispered in his ear. “And I was just starting to think he might be worth my time.”
“Carrie,” Elle turned to me with a frustrated look. “Oh god, when I called you this morning, Nate was right there in my bedroom! He must have heard everything about bringing you here. Of course he brought the guys – he has a membership to this place.”
I managed a smile. “It’s fine.”
But it wasn’t fine. Just yesterday, Draven had been desperate to win me back, and now here he was, entertaining other women.
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