Nathan's POV:I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Claire had the audacity to question why I was angry about her sleeping in Harrison's room. Did she not understand the severity of the situation? Harrison had betrayed our pack, and Claire was trying to cover up for him. And yet, here she was, acting as if she had done nothing wrong.I could feel my anger rising with each word that came out of her mouth. I wanted to shout at her, to make her see reason. But for some reason, I couldn't bring myself to do it. It was as if there was a voice in the back of my mind telling me to hold back.As Claire continued to speak, I found myself becoming more and more conflicted. On one hand, I wanted to believe her, to trust that she was telling the truth. But on the other hand, I couldn't shake the feeling that she was hiding something.Finally, I could take it no longer. I raised my voice, cutting her off mid-sentence. "Enough," I said sternly. "I can't believe you're trying to defend Harrison aft
Claire's POV:As I lay there, alone in the bed, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness wash over me. It wasn't just the physical pain that came with the rough sex that Nathan and I had just engaged in, it was the way he had left me there afterwards. No goodbyes, no apologies, just a sudden departure that left me feeling empty and alone.I slowly got up, feeling a sense of sadness and regret. I quickly got dressed and left the room, not wanting to be alone in there any longer. As I walked out, I couldn't help but wonder why I had even gone through with it. Was it just to please Nathan, or was it something else entirely?Lost in my thoughts, I was walking down the hallway when I bumped into Velma. The sound of her laughter echoed down the hallway, causing my heart to sink even further. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed and ashamed, as if she somehow knew what had just happened between Nathan and me.But Velma just kept laughing, as if she found my discomfort amusing. It was then
Claire's POV:As I lay there, alone in the bed, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness wash over me. It wasn't just the physical pain that came with the rough sex that Nathan and I had just engaged in, it was the way he had left me there afterwards. No goodbyes, no apologies, just a sudden departure that left me feeling empty and alone.I slowly got up, feeling a sense of sadness and regret. I quickly got dressed and left the room, not wanting to be alone in there any longer. As I walked out, I couldn't help but wonder why I had even gone through with it. Was it just to please Nathan, or was it something else entirely?Lost in my thoughts, I was walking down the hallway when I bumped into Velma. The sound of her laughter echoed down the hallway, causing my heart to sink even further. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed and ashamed, as if she somehow knew what had just happened between Nathan and me.But Velma just kept laughing, as if she found my discomfort amusing. It was then
The next morning, I went to the bathroom to have my bath and prepare myself for the day’s work.After having my bath, I got out of the tub, wrapping myself in a towel. As I stepped out of the bathroom, I could hear the muffled sound of laughter and chatter coming from the living room. I sighed and wished I could just stay in my room all day, but I knew my duties as a servant required me to be present.I changed into a fresh set of clothes, a simple grey dress that was part of my uniform, and headed out to the living room. As soon as I entered, the chatter stopped abruptly, and all eyes turned to me. I could feel the weight of their judgmental stares on me, but I tried to ignore it as I made my way towards the kitchen to prepare breakfast.As I went about my tasks, I couldn't help but replay the events of the previous night in my head. Nathan's harsh treatment of me after our sexual encounter was nothing new, but it still hurt nonetheless. I couldn't understand why he treated me with s
Nathan's PovI seethed with anger as I stormed into Harrison's room. The betrayal I felt was overwhelming, and I didn't wait for Harrison to say a word before I landed a punch on my face. The force of the blow sent Harrison reeling backwards, stumbling against the wall.Harrison looked up at me, my face contorted in pain, but I refused to back down. I had always been a fierce Alpha, and I was not one to take such insults lightly. The two of us began to fight, throwing punches and kicks as we struggled for dominance. But no matter how hard I fought, Harrison refused to touch me my alpha, which only made me even more enraged.As we battled, my mind raced with thoughts of Claire. I couldn't believe that she would choose Harrison over me. I had done everything for her, given her everything she could ever want, and yet she still chose someone else. It was a blow to my pride, and I couldn't help but feel like a failure.But I refused to let my anger consume me. I knew I needed to regain con
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