#Chapter 198: Try And Try Again

Cara’s POV Even though Alaric had ultimately agreed with my proposal to live together, his initial hesitation there had given me some pause. I had thought he’d be happy by the prospect of us cohabitating once more. Instead, he seemed reserved about the whole thing. I couldn’t imagine why he would feel that way – unless he thought I was going to be a burden to him. Thinking that gave me even more determination to prove myself capable both in the princess games and outside of them. But that still left the matter of shifting. Alaric returned to DuskWood for a day to gather his things and prepare his pack for a lengthier time with him away. While he was gone, and while the kids were at school, I more further dedicated myself to trying to shift on my own. Ruby insisted on being present for me, just in case, and though she promised to be quiet, I could still sense her nearby, watching and waiting. When nothing happened after this attempt, I could feel her disappointment as well as