Chapter 12: A Desperate Decision
(Freya's POV)
Emily’s face went pale. She set her coffee cup down so hard that it rattled against the saucer. The shock in her expression almost made me look away.
“Caroline?” she whispered harshly, eyes wide. “You mean the Caroline? The one who saved Aaron’s life? She’s back?”
I nodded, unable to meet her gaze. My hands gripped the edge of my teacup, keeping my focus on the small chipped rim rather than the reality of her disbelief.
Emily’s lip curled slightly. “Of course. That explains so much. She’s the reason, isn’t she? That’s why you’re even thinking about terminating your cub?”
I flinched. The word “terminating” hit like a slap, sharp and unforgiving.
“Emily, keep your voice down,” I muttered, stealing a glance around the café. The last
