“Dad, you don’t understand, let me explain.” Liz whimpered, her posture immediately submissive.
“I truly don’t understand where I went wrong with you!” Turning to Caroline and me, 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 meet 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 informed me immediately.” 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 become a rogue, do you?” Mr. Morgan threatened.
“Yeah, it’s not worth it anyway. It’s a shame, Draven, we could have had something great!” Liz huffed and turned to leave.
“You witch,” Ryan stepped forward, “just tell me 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 me 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 meet him and support you both. I know it’s between you two, but I really want to be around for this moment…” 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 chimed in, her eyes bright with excitement.
“I don’t remember 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 me, and I couldn’t help but chuckle.
“I’m grateful you were there for her all this time,” I said sincerely, feeling overwhelmed 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 moment!”
“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 arrangements.
“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 me.
“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 me?” I asked with a smile.
“Did you really think I’d let that woman provoke me without fighting back?” Caroline said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
Caroline’s POV
It didn’t take long for Mabel to arrive, guiding Liam by his little hand. The moment Liam spotted Draven, he let go and ran toward him.
“Dwavennn!” Liam stretched out his tiny arms, and Draven immediately crouched down, scooping him up into a tight embrace.
“Liam. My boy.” Draven’s voice broke as he held his son for the first time knowing the truth. Tears ran down his face, his usual strong presence now completely vulnerable. I looked around the room and saw everyone was crying, including myself. Rory was singing with joy inside me, celebrating our family finally being together.
“Dwaven, I missed you. You didn’t come play with me anymore,” Liam complained, his little hands patting Draven’s face curiously.
“Oh, my boy, I’ve been dying to see you too.” Draven said as they hugged each other tightly.
“Hi, Mommy.” Liam turned to me briefly before returning his attention to Draven. “Uncle Ryan sent for us.”
“That’s right. And aren’t you going to say hello to everyone else?” I prompted gently.
“Ah, Mommy, I missed Dwaven so much!” Liam said, resting his head on Draven’s shoulder, who couldn’t stop the tears flowing down his cheeks.
“Hi, everybody!” Liam waved to the room, acknowledging everyone at once. Then he looked up with concern at Draven’s tear-streaked face. “Why are you crying, Dwaven?”
“Because I’m so happy to see you,” Draven managed to reply.
He looked up at our friends. “Sorry, everyone, but I’m not letting him go right now. You’ll all have to wait.” Everyone laughed warmly at this.
“Then let’s sit down to eat, and you can keep holding your boy,” Ryan suggested with a grin. “Liam, I bought french fries for you.”
“Yay!” Liam clapped his little hands excitedly.
We settled down to eat, and I was completely enchanted watching my son perched on his father’s lap, both smiling and happy.
Liam munched on french fries while animatedly telling Draven about his latest adventures at daycare. Draven couldn’t stop showering him with kisses and attention. I watched them without paying much attention to anything else happening around us. We still needed to tell Liam the truth, and I wasn’t sure if he would understand. After we finished eating, we gathered in the living room.
“Liam, Mommy has something very important to tell you.” Liam remained comfortably nestled in Draven’s lap.
“Tell me, Mommy.” He looked at me.
“Remember when you asked why you don’t have a daddy?” I asked.
“I ‘member, Mommy. You and Auntie Elle said it’s because my daddy lives far away,” he repeated the explanation Elle and I had always given him.
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