Rejected, And Became A Heiress

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Cara's POV

I pull away from Alaric, but his hand still grips my wrist.

"Let me go," I say to him.

"Wait, Cara-," Alaric starts to say, not letting go. His fingers are squeezing into my skin, and my arm starts to feel uncomfortable.

I look up at his face and see the firm stare in his eyes, but also something else... Almost like sadness... Could it be?

Is Alaric sad... because of me?

I pull away from him again, this time harder than before. Finally, his hold on me breaks and

I grasp my own wrist, holding it against my chest protectively.

"I'm sorry," Alaric's deep voice rumbles.

when did Alaric, the famously stubborn and self-assured Alpha King

making that face?" I

I have a husband? Do you love

I don't love you at

and for now, I

isn't sure that he's the one

he's still the Alaric I

say, wanting to change the subject to something

John tells me you made quite the impression,"

shrug, "People have had the wrong idea about me my

true, too. They judged me for being an orphan, now they judge me for being a princess. Somehow, I'm never quite what people want me to

alright, though. I stiffen my upper lip and square my shoulders, physically transforming myself into the picture of stability and professionalism, just as I always

the movements. I know

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that really matters.

""When's t

back here in

last day for this round of treatment. The doctors

to discuss with the doctors, and I'm sure it's why Ruby came to Mia's appointment today. Hopefully we'll have some answers about how to treat, and possibly cure, her illness soon, but it's still too early to tell. "Oh..." Alaric's voice sounds smaller than usual, and he's got a faraway look in

making me feel quite uneasy. I