Ok gurl, I'm thinking about this story to much! Shows how much I love it!
I'm just thinking that Ava-Rain's actions may have also exposed the pack...didn't Caleb say they weren't supposed to know he even existed? One reason Kane told Caleb not to claim his mate was the possibility of them being exposed (correct me if I am wrong)...maybe if Ava-Rain was more in the loop she would have acted differently, but Caleb did clearly ask her to stay away from Jennifer until they had more information.
Clearly Ava-Rain is clueless to understand how her actions could harm the pack...it's like now the pure-bloods have confirmation of their existence...if I am wrong, please let me know...but if I am right, then Caleb will definitely have a hard time forgiving her because she gave no consideration to what was really at stake...Ava-Rain was betrayed by Jennifer but in return Ava-Rain actually unintentionally betrayed Caleb and the pack...bummer...I don't know how their relationship will be repaired now but you are brilliant so you can do it...can't wait to see how...
Author's Response: You are totally & completely, 100% correct! Ava-Rain's careless actions have just exposed the pack to the pure bloods, which was the ONE THING that Caleb & his pack could not afford to happen, but her actions ALSO exposed herself. The pure bloods now know about the pack but it's too early to tell if they know anything specifically about Caleb. They didn't want him, they didn't want Declan, whom was pretty much just collateral damage, they wanted Ava-Rain & she realized that. And there's a HUGE reason why they went to such lengths to draw Ava-Rain out specifically, so keep that in mind!
Totally agree with you about Ava-Rain not being in the loop, because as much as Caleb is trying to protect her & keep her safe by not sharing everything with her, she isn't fully able to understand the severity of the issues that Caleb & the pack have been facing. He's explained to her the who, what, where, when & why's of his world, he's especially emphasized the WHYs—why his existence can't be brought to light, why his pack can't be exposed, why he was reluctant to even claim her as his mate—but she's only able to understand it on a 'human' level, if that makes sense, which I'm sure it doesn't, lol. She hasn't really been exposed to the dark, cold & cruel realities of his world until now & I'm positive that NOW she'll finally get it. It just sucks because she had to, like you stated, unintentionally betray Caleb & the pack in order to come to that realization.
This will definitely put a strain on their relationship & Caleb will definitely be pissed at her but this situation will force him to take a good look at himself & accept that he's not entirely blameless.
*sighs* These two stress me out far too much, but I can't help but love them.
Thanks so much for taking the time to review again, jahchannah! You are so extremely perceptive & I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me! And I apologize if this response was WAY too long, lol! :)