Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 330

Chapter 330: Chapter 330 Secrets Between Mother and Daughter

Ava’s POV

Nina’s car hummed quietly as we drove away from the Storm Valley Pack house. The silence between us was heavy, filled with my unspoken heartbreak and Nina’s concerned glances. I couldn’t hold it in any longer—the dam broke, and tears flooded down my face.

"He was with her just last week, Nina. Last fucking week!" My voice cracked as I clutched the tissue Nina handed me. "He’s been begging for my forgiveness, sending me gifts, making all these promises, and meanwhile he’s still seeing Sophia behind my back!"

Nina kept her eyes on the road but reached over to squeeze my hand. "Oh honey, I’m so sorry."

"I’m such an idiot," I sobbed, pressing the tissue against my eyes. "Such a complete and total fool. He wrote me this card saying he’d do everything to prove he could be the most important person in my life." I laughed bitterly. "What a joke. I actually believed him for a minute there."

"You’re not an idiot, Ava," Nina said firmly. "Joseph Garcia is the idiot. A lying, cheating idiot who doesn’t deserve your tears."

I sniffled, trying to regain control of my emotions. "I just don’t understand. If he wanted Sophia so badly, why not just be with her? Why play these games with me?"

"Because men like Joseph want everything—the devoted girlfriend waiting at home and the side piece for when they get bored," Nina replied.

I sobbed."I really thought he might be different. I felt something with him I’ve never felt before."

Nina sighed. "That’s what makes it hurt so much. Listen, Ava, take tomorrow and the weekend off. You need to rest and clear your head."

"But Caroline just got back, and there’s so much to do—"

"And it will all still be there on Monday," Nina cut me off gently. "Caroline is safe, Eleanor and Kyle are handling everything, and Alpha Draven’s just happy to have her back. The world won’t fall apart if you take three days for yourself."

I nodded, exhaustion settling deep into my bones. "Thank you, Nina."

"And Ava?" she added, her voice serious. "Stop thinking about Joseph Garcia. "

The rest of the ride passed in silence, my mind replaying every moment with Joseph, every smile, every touch, every promise. By the time Nina pulled up to my apartment building, I’d cried myself into a state of numb emptiness.

"Text me if you need anything," Nina said as I got out. "Anything at all."

I managed a weak smile and headed inside.

The apartment was dimly lit when I entered, but I could see my mother’s silhouette in the living room. She rose from the couch as I closed the door behind me.

"Ava," she said, sounding a little worried. "You look terrible."

"Thanks, Mom. Just what every girl wants to hear," I replied, dropping my purse on the counter.

My mother, Odelia, was a striking woman—tall with black hair and piercing eyes that seemed to see right through you.

"I heard they found the boy," she said, changing the subject.

I nodded, collapsing onto the couch. "Yes. Thank you for helping. I don’t know how you found those leads, but you saved his life."

Odelia shrugged elegantly. "I just happened to track them with magic. It was nothing."

"It wasn’t nothing, Mom. It was everything to Caroline and Liam," I said sincerely, grateful for my mother’s help. "Thank you."

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