Claire's POV:I was in the middle of my work when I noticed Velma, one of the pack members, looking around the room, searching for someone. I knew that someone was me. I had been avoiding her since the incident with Harrison, and I didn't want to deal with her confrontational attitude.I quickly packed up my things and made my way towards the exit, trying to be as inconspicuous as possible. But just as I reached the door, I bumped into Nathan, the Alpha of our pack.He had a growl on his face, and I could sense the anger emanating from him. I couldn't help but wonder what had caused him to be in such a foul mood. I had seen him around the pack, but I didn't know him very well. He was always so serious and brooding, never smiling or showing any emotion."Watch where you're going," he growled at me, his eyes boring into mine.I tried to hide my nervousness, but it was difficult with him staring at me like that. "S-sorry," I stammered, feeling small and insignificant in his presence.He
Nathan's POV: I didn't know why Claire was searching for me, but the fact that she was enough to make me feel a sense of joy. I had been thinking about her non-stop since our encounter in the garden, and I couldn't help but wonder if she felt the same way about me. As soon as I heard that she was looking for me, I didn't hesitate to take her to my room. I didn't care about anyone who might have been watching us or what they might have thought. All I wanted was to be alone with her, to be with her and inside her. As we walked to my room, I could feel my heart racing with anticipation. I couldn't help but wonder why Claire wanted to talk to me about, and I hoped it was something good. When we arrived at my room, I didn't waste any time. I closed the door behind us and turned to face her. "So, what brings you here?" I asked, trying to sound casual. Claire looked up at me, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions. "I...I don't know," she stammered, looking away. I could sense that ther
Nathan's Pov I couldn't believe what I had just heard. My mate, the person I was supposed to protect and cherish, had just insulted me in the most inhumane way. I could feel the anger boiling inside me, and I knew that I had to leave the room before I said something that I would regret. As I stormed out of the room, I could hear Claire sobbing behind me. But I didn't care. How could she be so weak? I had thought that I had found a mate who would be strong, powerful, and unbreakable. But instead, I found a fragile human who could barely handle a little pain. As I walked down the hallway, my mind was racing. I couldn't believe that I had been so foolish. How could I have thought that Claire was the one for me? She was nothing like the mate I had imagined. I wanted someone who would be able to keep up with me, someone who would challenge me, someone who would never give up. But now, all I had was a weak and fragile human. I couldn't believe that I had been so foolish to think that she
Claire's heart raced as she slipped out of Nathan's bed, careful not to wake him. She felt a mixture of relief and guilt wash over her as she tiptoed towards the door. She knew what she had done with Nathan was wrong, but a part of her couldn't help but be drawn to him. Despite his harsh words and rough treatment of her, she found herself inexplicably attracted to him. But her moment of quiet reflection was shattered as she suddenly heard a voice behind her. "Claire, what are you doing here?" It was Harrison, Nathan's second in command and one of her closest friends. Claire's heart skipped a beat as she turned around to face him. She felt exposed and vulnerable, knowing that Harrison could easily guess what had happened between her and Nathan. "I...I just needed some air," she stuttered, hoping to come up with a convincing lie. Claire's heart sank as she saw Harrison's expression change from surprise to hurt and anger. "Harrison, it's not what it looks like," she tried to explain as
Claire stumbled into the slave chamber, her body shaking with sobs. She couldn't believe what had happened. She had always been a strong and independent woman, but now she felt broken and helpless. She stripped off her clothes and turned on the shower, letting the hot water pour over her body as she tried to wash away the shame and disgust she felt.The water was scalding hot, but she didn't care. She needed to feel the heat, to feel something other than the cold emptiness that had consumed her. As the steam rose around her, she began to scrub her skin with a rough washcloth, trying to erase any trace of the previous night's encounter. Her skin turned red under the force of her scrubbing, but she couldn't stop. She needed to feel clean, to rid herself of the scent of sex that lingered on her skin.Her tears mixed with the water that cascaded down her face, making it hard to see. She choked back sobs as she tried to breathe. She hated herself for what she had done. She had given in to
The window to his left was slightly ajar, letting in a gentle breeze that rustled the papers on his desk and carried with it the sweet scent of blooming flowers from the garden outside. Alpha Nathan closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath of the fresh air, hoping it would clear his mind. But instead, it only intensified his longing for Claire. He remembered the first time he had seen her, how her beauty had taken his breath away. Her long, curly hair had shone like gold in the sunlight, and her eyes had sparkled like the stars in the night sky. He had known then that she was his mate, but he had also known that she was off-limits. She was the daughter of his enemy, the man who had killed his father, and he couldn't allow himself to fall for her. But the moon goddess had other plans, and she had bound them together with the mate bond, a connection that was stronger than anything Alpha Nathan had ever felt before. It had been a constant struggle to resist his desire for her, to keep
As Claire was walking towards Harrison's chamber, her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of how she could make amends for her mistake. She was feeling guilty and regretful, but also determined to make things right between her and Harrison. However, her thoughts were soon interrupted as she heard a familiar voice calling her name.She turned around to see Velma approaching her with an angry expression on her face. Claire's heart sank as she realized that Velma had found out about her night with Nathan. She knew that Velma had always been envious of her, and the thought of her gloating over her mistake was unbearable.As Velma got closer, Claire could see the anger in her eyes, and she braced herself for the worst. Velma wasted no time in launching into a tirade of insults, accusing Claire of being a home-wrecker and a slut. Claire tried to defend herself, but Velma wouldn't listen. She kept hurling insults at her, causing a crowd to form around them.Claire felt humiliated and exposed,
Alpha Nathan 's POV:As soon as I caught them kissing, a surge of anger coursed through my body. He clenched my fists tightly, feeling the urge to lash out at Harrison for betraying my trust. How could he do this to me, after everything I had done for him? I had taken Harrison under my wing, mentored him, and had treated him like a brother. And now I was repaid with this act of betrayal.Before I even got to them, I felt the overwhelming urge to lash out in anger. I punched the wall, feeling the sting of pain as my knuckles collided with the hard surface. I was so consumed with rage that I didn't even notice the blood that was now trickling down my hand.When I finally reached Claire and Harrison, my anger was at an all-time high. I grabbed Claire by the arm, yanking her away from Harrison and causing her to stumble. She looked at me with fear in her eyes, and I could see the tears beginning to well up in them.Before Harrison could even speak, I threw a punch at him. The sound of my f