Chapter 121

Caroline's POV When I arrived at the executive floor, Ava jumped from her desk and rushed me to the bathroom. "Oh, tell me, tell me! How was it?" Her eyes were bright with excitement. "It was really good, Ava, really good. But I'll tell you all about it at girls' night, so I only have to tell the story once." "You're going to kill us with suspense until tonight!" Ava pouted. "But I should warn you, Alpha Draven knows you went to lunch with Jax." I felt my stomach drop. "How does he know?" "Kyle told him." "And?..." I tried to keep my voice steady, though Rory was suddenly alert within me. "I overheard him telling Ryan that it's better if you move on, he doesn't want you to suffer and Jax is a decent man But Carrie," she lowered her voice, "his wolf was howling. He's devastated." "I know, Ava," I sighed, feeling Rory's sadness echo my own. "But I can't let myself sink. I have a son who needs me. Jax is a great person and we agreed to be friends for now. He knows my situation and my feel