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."

importance of the revelation of my secret identity, but they still like it, especially since it means they

superhero!"

gives her a look. "There are no such things as

so, we spend the next little while lightly chasing each

pretending to be superheroes catching the self-described supervillain

air and

feel like

Chapter 138

kids are tucked in bed for the night, I go to the closet and search through my clothes. I can't remember the last time I've attended a ball. It

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

where

to be revealed," I say. "What do

them!" Ruby replies, excitement in her voice. "You wear the fanciest, most beautiful dress you can find, and

have a few dresses like that. Still I'm

be there,"

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

wants to be a part of my life again already. He says

believe him?" Ruby

right. "I don't know. I'm not sure he even knows what love is? In the past, he threw me aside so easily. How

and considers my words for a moment. "Maybe he already

"He could just be hanging onto a

think it would be best for both of

starts to say, but then she stops

it is, you

my best friend. If we cannot

with me," I press. "I trust you. I want

remind you of

love for Alaric. 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

"I don't know..."

to do, or what to think. I only ask that, for the kids' sake, you don't make any hasty decisions

that moment, I spot some movement by

bedroom door.