#Chapter 143: Focus

Alaric’s POV As I watch Noel hug Cara, and Cara melt into the hug, a flash of jealousy rushes through me. Immediately, I push down on it. Now isn’t the time to be concerned with my personal feelings, especially when we finally have a lead to act on. Yet, the apparent closeness between Cara and Noel is somewhat concerning to me. I want to step in, to push them apart, and take Noel’s place with Cara in my arms. If anyone should be offering her comfort, it’s me. Though, given the circumstances, perhaps that’s not true. After all, I’m the one to blame for all of this. Likely, Cara doesn’t want anything to do with me right now. Noel might be a newcomer, but because he is, he hasn’t done anything to hurt Cara. Not like I have. After our five year separation, when I was finally reunited with her, I vowed to do my best not to hurt her again. But it’s because of my negligence and failing that Mia has been taken. I’ve hurt Cara in the worst way possible, even worse than five year