“Shit! Carrie, I’m sorry, I was just messing with Draven, please don’t be upset…”
“Relax, Ryan. When your Alpha finally manages to claim me, it won’t be on this couch with you interrupting the bond,” she replied boldly.
He was shocked. But I already knew my bold and clever assistant. I burst out laughing and went to her, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and said while looking into her eyes, “No, it definitely won’t be. It’ll be on a nice big bed where I can take you in every imaginable position without any pack members disrupting us.”
I saw the fire in her eyes and knew she was aroused. Looking at her breasts, I noticed her nipples had hardened. This woman was going to be the death of me and my wolf. Unable to contain myself, I put one knee on the couch and captured her mouth in a passionate kiss, holding her face with both hands. Alaric howled in pleasure within me.
When we pulled apart, she was panting, and Ryan cleared his throat behind me. I was already hard again, my wolf demanding more. But I spoke calmly, “We’ll continue this later. Unfortunately, my Beta here decided to interrupt us.”
“I think he’s jealous of you,” she said playfully. “If you guys don’t need anything else, I’m heading home to see my son.”
“Won’t you wait for me? I can drive you,” I said, wanting to keep her close a little longer.
“No, thanks, but I need to relieve the babysitter. See you tomorrow.”
I helped her up and gave her a quick peck on the lips.
As she passed by Ryan, she placed her hand on his shoulder and said with a smile, “Right now, I feel like ripping your throat out!”
I started laughing. Man, I was head over heels for this woman! There was no turning back for either me or my wolf. Even without the traditional mate bond, I knew she was meant to be mine.
Caroline’s POV
I left the office unable to believe what had happened between Draven and me, but it had been absolutely amazing. Rory purred contentedly inside me.
Rory whispered, “His touch made us burn with desire.”
“God, yes. Absolutely.”
I still had doubts about whether he could be my true mate, but whatever. Live in the moment, Caroline.
I decided to take a taxi to get home faster to see my son. When I arrived, Liam came running to me all smiles, with his slightly stuffy voice happily shouting, “Mommy.” My son filled my heart with love, his violet eyes just like his father’s.
Eleanor hadn’t arrived yet. I chatted a bit with Mabel-she was truly wonderful, had already prepared everything, including dinner, and Liam had already taken his medicine.
“Mabel, I don’t even know how to thank you,” I said sincerely.
“There’s nothing to thank me for, Carrie. Your son is the most adorable cub I’ve ever taken care of. He’s no trouble at all, even with this cold. Besides, when Luna Marla called saying she needed me to look after her grandson, I was very happy-I get very lonely at home.”
I smiled at what she said. Eleanor’s mother really did consider my son as her grandson and had made sure he would be well cared for while we worked.
“Luna Marla is a wonderful person. I’m very grateful to Elle’s family-they’ve been so good to me,” I commented to Mabel.
“But you deserve that kindness, Carrie. You’re a very special she-wolf.”
“Thank you, Mabel.”
“Now go take a shower and put on something comfortable. I’ll stay with Liam until you’re done.”
I thanked her and did exactly what she said. When I returned to the living room, Eleanor had already arrived and was covering Liam with kisses while he excitedly waved a bag of candy in his hands.
“Elle, you’re going to leave this boy toothless with all this candy and chocolate,” I said with a smile.
“I’m his godmother. I can spoil my little cub as much as I want,” she replied with a huge grin.
“Well, girls, I’m heading out now. Take care of my little one, okay?” Mabel said, smiling at us.
“Oh no, Mabel, won’t you stay for dinner with us?” I pleaded like a child.
“Yeah, please stay longer, Mabey!” my son said with an adorable face and cute little smile.
“Oh, my sweet boy, I can’t today.” She stroked his little face and kissed his cheek, making my heart grow even fonder of her.
“Mabel, I have to work tomorrow. Could you come and stay with Liam?” I remembered to ask before she left.
“No need, Carrie. I’m not working tomorrow and can spoil my godson all day long. Right, little one?” Eleanor said, drawing a giggle from my son.
“Isn’t Nate coming this weekend, Elle? I don’t want to mess up your plans,” I asked worriedly.
“What plans are you talking about, silly? Nate’s coming next week because he’s moving here for good,” she said with a huge smile. “Tomorrow it’ll be just me and my little cub. And we’ll postpone our outing until next week, right, since Liam has a cold. That way we can give Mabel time off.”
“Yes, that’ll be better, especially since Nate will be here by then. So Mabel, we’ll see you on Monday,” I said with a smile to our nanny.
“See you Monday then. But if you need me over the weekend, just call me,” Mabel replied, blowing a kiss to Liam before leaving.
After Elle showered, we had dinner. Mabel had cooked for us, and the food was delicious. I put Liam to bed, and while my friend and I were washing the dishes, I started telling her what had happened with Draven.
When I finished, Elle was looking at me very seriously.
“Elle, I messed up, didn’t I? I need advice. How do I fix this? Because when that Alpha touches me, I stop thinking straight.”
“You didn’t mess up,” Rory assured me. “Our bodies know what they want.”
“Carrie, you absolutely didn’t mess up. What was messed up was your resolution to never be with anyone after getting pregnant. And let’s be honest, your boss is a smoking hot Alpha! Actually, you’re surrounded by gorgeous males, because Ryan-my goodness, he’s absolutely stunning!” She said, fanning herself, and I had to laugh.
“Elle, this fire I feel when Draven touches me-I’ve only felt it once before, and that was with my son’s father. Not even my ex-boyfriend ever made me feel this way.” I paused, gathering courage to ask the question burning inside me. “Do you think… do you think it could be a mate bond? Even though I can’t sense him because I’m scentless?”
Eleanor’s eyes widened. “That’s… actually possible. Mates aren’t just about scent, Carrie. There’s also the pull, the fire, the way your wolves respond to each other.”
“What does it feel like with Nate? How did you know he was your mate?” I asked, genuinely curious.
Elle smiled dreamily. “It was like everything clicked into place. Like my wolf had been searching for something all her life and suddenly found it. The scent was part of it, but the connection was beyond physical. When our wolves recognized each other, it was like coming home.”
“But Rory couldn’t feel Draven’s wolf,” I said with disappointment.
“Well, friend, if it’s that intense, let it happen. Even if he’s not your destined mate, you’re happy with him, aren’t you?”
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