Chapter 138

Caroline's POV The office felt quiet with Draven and Ryan away on their business trip, I finished my work and left the office on time. I headed home to spend time with my son. "Higher, Mommy! Higher!" Liam squealed as I pushed him on the swing in our apartment's courtyard. His happy laugh made all my worries melt away. "Not too high, sweetie," I said, but gave him another push anyway. His giggles were the best sound in the world. After playing outside,we went home for dinner.Liam tried to "help" me cook spaghetti, mostly just getting flour everywhere while I smiled and praised him. Once dinner was done and he had his bath, we started our bedtime routine.After storytime and plenty of cuddles, he drifted off to sleep. I gave him a soft kiss and quietly left his room. That's when I remembered my phone had been on silent all afternoon. I picked it up to check my messages. The pack girls' group chat was buzzing. Ruby had asked where I'd disappeared to, and Ava had informed everyone I'd been