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

a superhero!" Mia

"There are no such things as

while lightly chasing each other through

be superheroes catching the self-described supervillain

fills the air

these two in my life, I feel like

Chapter 138

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

call has me on the line with Ruby. We talk quite frequently, despite the physical distance between us. I'm grateful for these opportunities to catch up with her. I'm glad she is thriving in her own way, but I miss my

like these, where I'm at a

be revealed," I say. "What do you even wear to something

her voice. "You wear the fanciest, most beautiful dress you can find, and

have a few dresses like that. Still I'm

will be

shock him through and through. When he sees how beautiful you are in a stunning dress, he's

know," I say. "If you listen to him, he wants to be a part of my life again already.

you believe him?" Ruby

say, but it doesn't feel 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 can he expect me

my words for a moment. "Maybe

say. "He could just be hanging onto a

think it would be best for both of us to let each other go,

say, but then

it is, you can tell

friend. If we cannot speak freely with

press. "I trust you.

remind you of

an outright cad for the things he's done to you. But.

"I don't know..."

Ruby says. "I'm not telling you what to do, or what to think. I only ask that, for the

that moment, I spot some movement by

bedroom door.