#Chapter 125: Not The Father He Wanted

Cara’s POV I’m relieved at having told the truth to Alaric. He seems to have handled it much better than I could have hoped, already very protective of the kids. Maybe I didn’t need to ask him for the favor of protecting them, but in the moment, without knowing how he’d react, I wanted the kids to be safe no matter what. I thought, at least, that Alaric would be angry at me for what happened. Instead, he seems overwhelmingly happy by the news – at least he did, until Noel showed up. Noel believes himself to be my second chance mate. I don’t know if I believe that, or if I am even capable of returning those feelings. Yet, even without the romance, I still see him as a friend. He is kind and sweet, always looking after me, making sure I’ve been eating enough and asking about my feelings. He’s been taking the time to get to know me, not depending solely on the romantic attraction he feels because of the mate bond. I’m endeared to Noel, at least in friendship, and Alaric seems to