CHAPTER 159: CHAPTER 159 COUNTERATTACK

Draven’s POV

"What’s going on?" I heard Caroline’s voice from the doorway. She had woken up from all the noise, looking sleepy but quickly sensing the tension in the room.

"Love, I’ll explain later. Nate, please take Carrie to the other room," I asked, knowing he would protect her.

"No, I want to know what’s happening," Caroline said firmly, walking into the living room.

"Oh, so this is the worthless bitch you fell for?" Liz sneered, her eyes full of hatred.

"I heard you got involved with some worthless, unmated bitch. But honey, don’t fool yourself, because he belongs with me!"

"Are you insane, Liz? Whatever we had ended years ago."I sapped.

"I don’t think so, Draven. When you were so lonely in New York last week, you couldn’t keep your hands off me in bed!" Liz taunted, her words deliberately aimed to hurt Caroline.

"You street trash, I’m going to mess up that cynical face of yours so bad that no surgeon will be able to fix it this time." Eleanor went feral, grabbing Liz by the hair again. The chaos erupted in an instant.

"ENOUGH!" We heard Caroline’s shout. "Elle, let go of that bitch."

Eleanor released her and looked at her friend. Caroline straightened up, smoothed her clothes and hair, and walked steadily toward Liz. She stopped beside me with a soft smile, then turned to Liz with contempt.

"I feel sorry for you. Poor little rich girl! Full of material possessions but empty of true bonds," Caroline spoke in a low."I remember what you did to Elle’s family, and I didn’t help her break you completely only because she caught you here and not in Maplewood. You’ve hurt very good people. You’re immoral, vulgar, promiscuous, and despicable."

"Who do you think you are to talk to me like that, you scentless slut?" Liz spat. "Spreading your legs for a one-night stand and getting knocked up? Where’s your dignity now?"

I growled deeply, but Caroline placed a calming hand on my arm.

"Don’t insult me by calling me scentless like it’s a curse," Caroline shot back without lowering her head. "I may not have a privileged bloodline like yours, but I have character and dignity. Things you know nothing about. But you’re right, I haven’t introduced myself properly, let me correct that. I’m Caroline Bennett, soon to be Luna of the Storm Valley Pack, and friend - no, sister - of this hell’s psychopath." Caroline put her arm around my waist, held Elle’s hand, and smiled at her friend.

I looked at Caroline in amazement. My wolf Alaric was practically purring with pride at her claim of being our future Luna. How I love this woman!

"Ha, look who’s acting all high and mighty," Liz sneered with disgust. "Ask him about his night in New York. How much he moaned while fucking me. You’re just another conquest, you unmated nobody."

"Oh, you delusional girl," Caroline replied. "Let me tell you something, if he even touched you, he did it while thinking of me, and only because we weren’t together then. What? You thought I didn’t know? Who’s delusional now? So, don’t degrade yourself anymore, you’ve embarrassed yourself enough in front of all these people."

"You..." Liz raised her hand to strike but froze when a powerful, authoritative voice cut through the room.

"ENOUGH, ELIZABETH!" The man standing in the doorway."I’ve been here for several minutes watching this horror show, and I’ve never felt so ashamed of my bloodline in my life!" Mr. Morgan had entered and was walking towards his daughter. "Disappointment doesn’t begin to describe what I’m feeling. This young lady is right,you have neither character nor dignity worthy of our pack name!"

"Dad, you don’t understand, let me explain." Liz whimpered, her posture immediately submissive.

"I truly don’t understand where I went wrong with you!" Turning to Caroline and me, he sighed heavily. "Alpha Draven, I’m deeply sorry she’s causing you yet another problem. Caroline Bennett, isn’t it? I apologize for this disgraceful display. I was good friends with Draven’s parents before their passing, and I’m sure they would have loved to meet you. As for this problem," he said, pointing to his daughter and patting my shoulder respectfully, "rest assured I’ll handle it personally."

"How did you know I was here?" Liz asked her father directly.

"I have connections throughout all packs,Elizabeth.One of them is Eleanor’s boyfriend’s uncle from the Starlight Pack. I know exactly what you did to that family. They were good allies, and because of you, they severed ties with our pack. When they saw you coming here, they informed me immediately." Mr. Morgan told her coldly. "Now let’s go. You’re going to pack your bags, and I’m taking you and your mother to our territory in Switzerland."

"As if, Dad." Liz gave a short laugh. "I’m a grown woman, and I do what I want. I’m not going to Switzerland."

"Ah, you’re right. You do what you want. But if you want to keep enjoying my resources, and I think you do because you don’t contribute anything to our pack, you’re going to Switzerland and staying quietly there under your brother’s supervision for the foreseeable future. I don’t think, dear, that you want to become a rogue, do you?" Mr. Morgan threatened.

"Yeah, it’s not worth it anyway. It’s a shame, Draven, we could have had something great!" Liz huffed and turned to leave.

"You witch," Ryan stepped forward, "just tell me one thing. How did you find us in New York?"

"It was Linda. I’ve kept in touch with her all these years." Liz gave a sarcastic laugh. "You think I’m bad? She’s much worse as a traitor!" With that, Liz turned and left with her father, his hand firmly gripping her arm.

"I knew it! We need to deal with Linda once and for all," Ryan said, shaking his head.

"And we will, Ryan." I turned to Caroline, taking her hands in mine. "How are you, my love? You should be resting."

"Exhausted, full of questions, and absolutely starving," Caroline responded, leaning against me slightly.

"And what does the mother of my future godson or goddaughter want to eat?" Ryan put his arm around her shoulder and walked with her to the sofa.

"Actually, Ryan, I want to see my son," Caroline said gently.

"Why don’t we bring him here? I think everyone wants to meet him and support you both. I know it’s between you two, but I really want to be around for this moment..." Ryan looked at Caroline with pleading eyes.

"Oh, Caroline, I agree with Ryan. I’ve been part of this little one’s life since day one..." Eleanor chimed in, her eyes bright with excitement.

"I don’t remember you being there when he was conceived, Elle," I teased, feeling lighter now that Liz was gone.

"Look who’s getting cocky," Eleanor laughed. "I know every detail about that masquerade ball." She winked at me, and I couldn’t help but chuckle.

"I’m grateful you were there for her all this time," I said sincerely, feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for those who protected them.

"Alright. I’ll call Mabel and ask her to bring him," Caroline agreed. "I love that you’re all here with us at such an important moment!"

"I’ll send the car and Daniel to pick them up," Ryan hugged Caroline. "And what would you like to eat?"

"Hamburger and french fries," Caroline said with sparkling eyes. Ryan nodded and left to make arrangements.

"My love, I’m the happiest man in the world," I said, sitting beside her and holding her hands. "I’m eager to see my son. But I’m scared. How will he react?"

"Liam is a very smart and loving boy, Draven. He already adores you, and now you’re his father. I think he’ll be happy too." She paused, then added hesitantly, "But don’t you think we should do a DNA test?"

Everyone looked at Caroline in disbelief. Including me.

"Caroline, for God’s sake, the boy has my exact eyes! I don’t know how none of us saw it before!" I said confidently.

"Besides, we both know what happened at that masquerade ball."

I pulled her in for a quick kiss. "So you’re going to marry me?" I asked with a smile.

"Did you really think I’d let that woman provoke me without fighting back?" Caroline said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.