Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Chapter 0138

Chapter 138

Cara's POV

"So soon?"

I ask, though I suppose, in hindsight, it really isn't that soon. I've been working as the pack Beta for a time, doing a good job behind the scenes.

"You've made significant contributions to the pack collaboration," Eamon says. "It would be a disservice to you to not be properly honored at the joint celebration. The moniker of Aylon has served you well, but for this, for now, I think it's better to eliminate confusion."

"I don't need the praise," I remind him. "That's never been why I offered to help.”

"Just because you don't need the praise does not mean I won't see you have it nonetheless," Eamon says, a small smile on his lips. "You've done well, Cara, for us and for yourself. Both packs should know."

"But Alaric..." I say before I can catch myself.

Eamon gives me a curious kind of look. "Is there some reason we should continue to keep the secret?"

No. I won't hide away just because Alaric will be there and will discover that I'm, in fact, Aylon Auburn, the Bloody Moon beta.

I made a vow to keep Alaric from affecting my life the way it is now. By hiding away, cowering behind a false identity, I would be doing just that.

He doesn't get to dictate anything about my life anymore.

Especially not this.

"No," I say. "No, it will be fine."

Eamon seems pleased by my answer. "Good. It's decided then. We'll make sure

to add time for the revelation in with the other accolades and awards."

"Thank you," I tell him.

Lightly he shakes his head. "Thank you, sister. It's your diligence and service that has made any of this possible."

arrive home, immediately I tell the children the exciting news. I'm not totally convinced they entirely understand the importance of the revelation of my secret identity, but they still like it, especially since it means they are in on

a superhero!"

her a look. "There are no such things as

spend the next little while lightly chasing each

be superheroes

fills the air and my

like there is

Chapter 138

closet and search through my clothes. I can't remember the last time I've attended a ball. It feels

quite frequently, despite the physical distance between us. I'm grateful for these opportunities to catch up with her. I'm glad she

in moments like these, where I'm at

I say. "What do you even wear

"You wear the fanciest, most beautiful dress

a few dresses like

will be

doesn't know you are Aylon, right? It's going to shock him through and through. When he sees how beautiful you are in a stunning dress, he's not going to know what to do with himself.

you listen to him, he wants to be

you believe

sure he even knows what love is? In

hums and considers my words for a moment. "Maybe

"He could just be hanging

think it would be best for both of us to

starts to say, but then she stops

is, you can tell

we cannot speak freely

I press. "I trust you.

just want to remind you of

I think he's an outright cad for the things he's done to you. But. With the children... maybe it's wrong to fully cast him aside without at least considering that

"I don't know..."

says. "I'm not telling you what to do, or what to think. I only ask that, for the kids' sake, you don't make

that moment, I spot some movement by

bedroom door.