Chapter 91: Right woman for you

Caroline returned to the living room, where Andrew and his brother were waiting for her. She walked over and sat beside her husband, who immediately turned toward her.

"How did the conversation go?" Andrew asked.

"Lyra will be here tonight. She was worried about me and only found out about my wedding to you through the news," Caroline explained.

"Didn’t she used to visit you? Or had you two stopped talking as much?" Andrew inquired, curious about their relationship.

"Well, she lives in another pack, so we couldn’t meet often. We usually saw each other once or twice a year. We weren’t particularly close, but we never had any problems with each other either," Caroline explained.

Caroline then recalled her conversation with the Luna Queen.

"Your mother called me a few minutes ago," she began. "The Alpha King has arranged a welcoming ceremony for me next Monday. She said we’re expected to arrive at the palace two days before the event."

"Did Mom get angry with you?" Ilias asked, raising his eyebrows. "She isn’t happy about you becoming a member of our family."

Andrew frowned at his brother’s question, his attention shifting to Caroline. He knew his mother’s attitude toward his wife, and he couldn’t help wondering whether Seraphina had used the call as an opportunity to insult or threaten her.

"What did she say apart from that?" Andrew asked, studying Caroline’s face.

"Nothing in particular," Caroline replied. "She only wanted to pass on the message because the Alpha King had asked her to."

Andrew didn’t believe her. Knowing his mother’s feelings toward Caroline, he suspected Seraphina had said something hurtful during the call. However, he chose not to press his wife for an answer in front of Ilias. He would call his mother later and find out what had happened.

"I need to step out for a while. I’ll see you both later," Ilias announced, rising from his seat before leaving the living room.

Once his brother was out of sight, Andrew turned his full attention to Caroline.

"Did she really not insult you?" he asked, his brows drawing together. "Knowing my mother, I doubt she would let an opportunity like this pass without saying something harsh."

"No," Caroline lied, holding his gaze as she tried to appear convincing.

"I’ll ask her myself," Andrew stated, making Caroline tilt her head to look at him.

"What? Did you think I wouldn’t dare to question my own mother?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. "If she humiliated you, we aren’t going to the palace unless she apologizes to you."

"She’s the Luna Queen and an elder. I understand why she’s angry with me. I wasn’t the woman she wanted for you," Caroline explained calmly. "So, you won’t do anything like that. Besides, I don’t want you to fight with everyone on my behalf. I’ll do my best to make the Queen understand that I’m the right woman for you."

A small smile appeared on her lips as she looked at him with quiet determination.

He studied her face, feeling his irritation give way to affection. She wasn’t asking him to fight her battles; instead, she wanted to earn his family’s acceptance in her own way.

And somehow, that made him admire her even more.

"Fine. But if my mother hurts you in any way, don’t hide it from me," Andrew insisted.

"Hmm," Caroline murmured, giving him a small nod.

"Caroline, I’ve found something!" Jeremy’s voice echoed through the hall as he hurried toward them. He stopped when he noticed Andrew and immediately addressed him. "Your Highness, I discovered that the bodyguard named Sam called the same burner phone the exact time you arrived in the capital. That very phone was also used to communicate with Victor."

Andrew’s expression hardened at the revelation.

"Did you issue an arrest order for him? I want him brought here from the capital," he demanded.

"I’ve already taken care of it, Your Highness. The Chief Sentinel has dispatched a team to arrest Sam," Jeremy assured him.

"Good. Then we’re getting closer to the truth," Andrew affirmed, his expression firm.

"I just hope they handle Sam carefully. What if someone harms him before he gets here?" Caroline asked, unable to hide her concern.

"That won’t happen this time. The Chief Sentinel knows the consequences of failing to protect a suspect in custody," Andrew assured her.

"Everything has been handled discreetly, Your Highness," Jeremy added before turning toward Caroline. "You don’t need to worry anymore. We’ll find the culprit soon."

Caroline nodded, trying to reassure herself with his words. However, her uneasiness lingered. Whoever was pulling the strings behind Victor’s escape might already know that Sam had been identified. If that person was willing to go to such lengths to conceal the truth, they might attempt to silence Sam before he could reveal anything.

"Call the Chief Sentinel. I want to speak with him," Andrew instructed his Gamma.

Jeremy immediately took out his phone and dialed the Chief Sentinel’s number. Once the call connected, he exchanged a few words with the man before handing the phone to Andrew.

Andrew raised it to his ear, his expression stern as the Chief Sentinel spoke from the other end.

"Gamma Jeremy, we’re airlifting Sam to Redwood High. The helicopter is ready, and we should arrive in approximately half an hour. Please make the necessary arrangements for his arrival."

Andrew listened without responding. Once the man had finished speaking, he ended the call and returned the phone to Jeremy.

"Sam is on his way here," he informed them, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Thank you, Jeremy. You’ve really done a lot for us," Caroline said with a warm smile. "Have you had your lunch?"

"Yes, I ate while you were asleep," Jeremy replied with a smile of his own. "And Luna, you don’t need to thank me. I’m only doing my job."

"Still. I should express my gratitude," Caroline stated.

Jeremy simply smiled, then glanced at Andrew. "I’ll go and check the private helipad. I’ll escort Sam here myself," he added, then bowed before walking out.