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
"Why should I forgive you?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "You've broken my trust, Claire. You've shattered everything we had together. Why wouldn’t you do something like that”Claire fell to her knees, still begging for my forgiveness. I could feel her presence behind me, her body shaking with sobs. I wanted to comfort her, to hold her close and tell her that everything would be alright. But I couldn't bring myself to do it."I need time to think," I finally said, my voice cold and distant. "I need some space. Please, Claire. Just go."As Claire's sobs grew louder, I could feel my heartache. I wanted to comfort her, to take her in my arms and tell her that everything would be alright. But the betrayal I felt was too much to bear. I turned around to face her, my expression hard and unforgiving."Claire, I can't even look at you right now," I said, my voice cold and distant. "I trusted you with everything, and you went behind my back and betrayed me. I don't even know who yo
I felt the blood rushing to her cheeks as I remembered the kiss with Harrison. It was a mistake, a moment of weakness, and I knew that it was something I should never have allowed to happen. But now, it was too late.I was on her way back to her room when I heard footsteps approaching her. I turned around and saw alpha Nathan standing there, his eyes filled with anger and hurt. Before I could say anything, he had already grabbed her arm, pulling her towards him."Explain to me what you were doing with Harrison," he growled, his grip tightening on her arm. my heart sank as I realized that Nathan had caught them kissing."I-I was just talking to him," I stammered, trying to free herself from his grasp. "It was nothing, I swear."But Nathan wasn't convinced. His eyes bore into hers, and I could see the anger in them."Don't lie to me, Claire," he spat. "I saw you kissing him. How could you do this to me? After all we've been through?"I felt like the world had come crashing d