#Chapter 126: Give Him Time

Alaric’s POV “There is no way you are coming with them,” I say. Standing, I turn from Mia, putting her behind me as I confront Noel. “You are not welcome in my home.” “Cara is my mate –” “She is not your mate. She is my mate, and the mother of my children.” “Stop this, both of you,” Colin says. Moving forward, he puts himself between us. A dangerous place for him to be, but he is successful in calming me down enough to stop growling. Well, Colin and Mia, when she reaches up and takes my hand. If I come off too aggressive, I might frighten her, and that’s the very last thing in the world I want to do. I just discovered that I have children. I don’t want to scare them away. So, for now, I take a few deep breaths and force myself to remain calm. “He wants to separate and isolate Cara away from her family,” Noel insists. “Away from me.” Colin glances at me warningly. “I’m sure Alaric will allow for visits.” I grit my teeth, but nod. “See?” Colin says. “You can’t actu