Rejected, And Became A Heiress (Cara)

My feelings for Alaric have always been so strong. And we have children together, even if he doesn't know it. I've been confused in my feelings for Alaric, but after the other night we shared... And now he wants to pursue me, even once the event is over and our packs continue on without the need for such close collaboration any longer.

For all of these reasons, it's difficult for me to even think of a man other than him, even a handsome one that is showering me in compliments and affection.

"Mom," Ethan whispers. When I glance at him, he asks, "Who is that man?" "He's uh..." I start, wondering what I should say. After all, this man is almost exactly the picture that Ethan described of how we would want a father to look. Noel does a little bow. "I'm your mother's fated mate, little prince."

Ethan's eyes go a little wide.

"That's probably something better discussed later," Eamon says, stepping between Noel and Ethan. "After all, my sister still hasn't accepted your advances. And then there's the matter of just who you are..."

"Of course," Noel says, taking the scolding in stride. "I apologize. My heart keeps doing the speaking for me. I will be happy to submit to whatever questions you might have of me. Whatever you require of me to properly win my mate."

Noel smiles and Eamon, and I notice that it's slightly different than how he's been smiling at me. With Eamon, there's the barest hint of more teeth. His eyes are still friendly, his posture still easy, yet there's a hint of... something in that smile. It's not intimidating, exactly, but neither is it particularly welcoming.

Eamon, as Alpha of Bloody Moon, takes it in stride, his own features and postures never changing. Eamon deals with all sorts of people as Alpha. He's used to all types of encounters and discussions.

"Come by my office tomorrow, then," Eamon says. "And I will have more than one question for you."

"Of course," Noel says. "Thank you for the consideration."

"That is, only if Cara approves of your courtship." Eamon turns to look at me. Noel's gaze finds my with his intense focus.

Stepping closer to me, he takes one of my hands in his.

"Cara, my precious mate, I know you do not feel the bond with me, as I do for you," Noel says. "But I hope with the entirety of my heart that you will still allow me to pursue you. You might have been hurt before, but I will never hurt you. We will move slowly, and over time, I will come to earn your affections the way of the wolfless. Will you allow me?"

Alaric's POV

It takes me far too long to break away from the elders. They are increasingly persistent, especially when it comes to my finding a mate and producing heirs. At least Cara was able to get away so that she too wasn't subjected to their insistence.

I search the room for Cara's red hair, and spot her standing near a table with her brothers and some other blonde

man.

As I come near, I start to hear the words being spoken.

"I know you do not feel the bond with me, as I do for you...

I stop suddenly, looking closer at this man now, who appears around our age with

a tall and wide build. I've never seen him before. Where has he come from?

"We will move slowly, and over time, I will come to earn your affections the way of the wolfless," he continues." Will you allow me?"noveldrama

No.

My wolf starts to growl.