Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Chapter 0149

Chapter 149

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."

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

it in stride, his own features and postures never changing. Eamon

"And I will have more than one question

course," Noel says. "Thank

approves of your courtship." Eamon turns to look at me.

closer to me, he takes one of

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

Alaric's POV

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

for Cara's red hair, and spot her standing near

man.

I start to hear the words being

the bond with me, as I do for