The moment Claire stumbled into his arms, Sebastian knew it was no accident like she acted. But he couldn’t understand why she would do such a thing. However, when he held her in his arms, and the feeling of rightness hit him, he didn’t care what her reason was. The only thing that mattered was that his mate was in his arms, where she belonged. It felt… perfect.Claire looked up at Sebastian, feeling victorious as she imagined Sasha’s reaction after hearing his voice. She must have realised that it meant Sebastian was near her. And he didn’t contradict her words of him caring for her. She had just declared that Sebastian was hers and being a woman, Sasha must have realised it. Now it’s time to see what she will do about it. If she leaves them alone, Claire will never look her way again. But if Sasha tries to snatch Sebastian away from her, it will be war!However, all her victorious feelings and plans left her head the moment her eyes met Sebastian’s molten gaze. The heat in his gaze
Seeing Sebastian right in front of her, Claire took a deep breath. His words still resonated inside her head, and she wanted to burst into tears at the thought of him suspecting her. But she didn’t want to let him know she was hurt because of him. He didn’t deserve to feel as if he had caused her pain when he did nothing wrong. It was just her past self that was pampered by Sebastian that couldn’t take the distance he put between them now. It was not his fault that he hadn’t lived the nightmarish life she once had and hence didn’t know her as much as she did him. She should just give him time.Trying to hide how upset she really was, she forced a smile on her face.“It’s time for dinner,” she said in a cheerful tone and tried not to wince at the high pitch of her voice. It sounded so fake!Sebastian frowned at her, wondering how she was back this soon when she had just gone with Liam. Didn’t she say she wanted to have a walk? So where was that annoying brat now? Did he ditch her? Thou
After the dinner, Alpha Gavin looked at Sebastian with a smile. "Once again, thank you for offering to send your doctor to our pack, Alpha Sebastian. I really appreciate it." "It's not a big deal, Alpha Gavin. We are allies and we need to be there for each other," Sebastian replied, but his gaze was on Claire, who was beaming at him. "Of course. We will do the same for you if you ever need our help," Gavin replied, a fond smile on his face. It was clear he liked Sebastian and seeing her father looking at Sebastian with fondness, Claire felt her heart fill with warmth. Someday, you will be the best son-in-law and father-in-law in this world. "I will have to leave now. We had just finalized the alliance we were discussing, and we have to do the paperwork now." Gavin said, after looking at his watch. "Of course. Please carry on," Sebastian replied with a nod. "Liam, join me. I will need your help." Liam just stood there with a blank look on his face, his eyes having a faraway look.
Liam grumbled under his breath as he got out of the Alpha’s office, his entire body taut with frustration. That damn Sebastian just had to run his big mouth and ruin everything!Why did that annoying man keep coming back here? First, he was spending all his time with his prey Claire, and now he was poking his head into matters that were not his concern. He was such a pain in the ass! Liam walked angrily towards his room, all the while cursing Sebastian. When that did little to help with his frustration, he fisted his hands tightly and punched on the wall while letting out a yell that sounded like a war cry. He turned to check if anyone had witnessed his tantrum and after making sure there was no one in the corridor; he continued walking to his room. Liam opened the door before running his hands through his hair in frustration and slamming the door shut behind him. He stomped inside, only to pause when he saw the person sitting on his bed as if they owned the place. His entire body
As he walked towards his room, Sebastian had a gentle smile on his face. He remembered the trust in Claire’s eyes as she accepted his promise of always being there for her. He had meant every word of his promise, but he had expected her to take it lightly. But seeing the earnest look in her eyes, he knew she believed every word he uttered. Seeing her trusting him that much, Sebastian couldn’t help but feel giddy. As he reached his room, he paused, seeing Devin leaning against the door casually, as if waiting for him. Seeing the shit-eating grin on his face, Sebastian sighed in defeat. This was not going to be good. He just knew it. That man was up to no good if that devilish grin on his face was any indication. “Hey bro!” Devin greeted him cheerfully and Sebastian just raised his brows, waiting for what was to come. After all these years, he had a fair idea of what his best friend was up to.Devin grinned at him before wiggling his brows up and down.“So… you are back, huh?” Devin a
The next morning, Diana walked towards Claire's room, her eyes full of disdain and anger. Liam had decided last night that they needed Claire to mark him as soon as possible. Since he didn't want to appear desperate and cause suspicion, he instructed Diana to do the job for him. He had assigned her the task of acting as the doting best friend to Claire and to urge her to mark Liam for her wellbeing. To tell her how she was lucky to have found Liam and how they made a perfect couple. And that marking him will complete their bond, making Claire the luckiest woman in the pack. All this rehearsed speech frustrated Diana, who felt nauseous at the thought of demanding another woman to mark her damn mate. Not only did she have to watch a stupid bitch being all over her mate, but now she had to convince that damn bimbo to mark him, too. What all should she suffer to get the luna position she dreamed of? She swore to herself that she will make Claire suffer tenfold of what she now did one day
After snarling at Diana, Devin took a quick glance at Eunice to see if she was okay. His heart skipped a beat when he saw her looking at him, her eyes brimming with tears. She had refused to shed tears in front of Diana, who would have enjoyed it like the sadistic bitch she was. But seeing Devin who stood there, his eyes full of indignation for her, she lost her battle finally as a few drops of tears cascaded down her cheeks. Devin’s eyes hardened as he watched those precious tear drops, his heart clenching painfully at the look of agony in Eunice's face. He gritted his teeth as rage and pain warred inside him, watching her cheeks turning purple right in front of his eyes. Eunice let out a painful groan, her left eye swollen shut by now. Seeing the situation, Devin could guess Diana had beaten her before he arrived and if the state of his mate’s face was any indication, the damned bitch had used all her power to make his mate hurt. As Eunice let out a sob and her hands flew to he
Diana looked at Devin with wide eyes, unable to believe his words. Did he just ask her for a fight? Granted, she was good, but she wasn’t that good that she could best an alpha wolf! If she tried to fight him, there was no way she was ever going to win. Why would he even want to fight her anyway? Diana gulped hard, her heart beating crazily at the idea of fighting Devin. She didn’t have a death wish to attempt fighting an alpha wolf. Even if it was a friendly match, if their wolves take control during their fight, they will show no restraints. She will end up getting her ass handed over to her and Diana had no plans to accept such a fate. Hell no. She liked her gorgeous body without any scratches! Diana shook her head, gathering her courage to say no. It may have conflicted with her nice girl act to say no to his demands, but her life was more important than putting on an act. She would just act shy or scared and he will have to forgive her for saying no to him. She just has to escap
‘Mate… Mate… Mate…’ The word resonated inside his mind as Sebastian stared at Claire blankly. A thousand thoughts and emotions flashed through his mind with such speed that he couldn’t even begin to process what he was feeling. Confusion, surprise, relief, elation…‘The mate bond! Everything is just as it should be! Our mate can finally recognise our bond!’ Caleb yelled from his mind, snapping him out of his shock and Sebastian blinked dazedly. When he had met her for the first time and realized that she was already mated to another man, he had wondered what he had done to make the moon goddess hate him that much. To pair him with such a perfect mate, only to torture him with the fact that she could never belong to him. Seeing her with Liam, his heart had shattered to pieces with each day, but still, he could only hope that she would be happy with her chosen mate. And Sebastian was ready to go to any lengths to make sure of that. But even in his wildest dreams, he hadn’t imagined that
As soon as Claire gave him her blessings to follow Eunice, Devin practically flew out of there before she could change her mind. He flew through the hallways, his mate's scent filling his senses, the only thought in his mind that of meeting her and begging for forgiveness. He messed up big time, and he was ready to grovel all she wants as long as she will give him another chance.Devin came to a stop, panting hard as he looked around the garden where his senses had led him without even making the conscious decision to follow a path. If it was any other day, he may have taken a moment to admire the beauty of the garden, the colorful flowers blooming in it, the gentle breeze carrying the fresh scent of flowers and the butterflies flying from one flower to the next. But at this moment, he didn't notice any of these things because his eyes were frantically searching for a certain woman who had stolen his heart the moment he set his eyes on her. And there, standing with her back towards him
Claire smiled as Sebastian just stood there, staring at her with a confused look on his face. After all, she knew what was going on in his head. And she was the only one who had the answers to the questions flashing inside his mind. He must be feeling something different with their bond and must be wondering what exactly changed to make him feel so. After all, she never mentioned that her bond to Liam was broken and hence he must be thinking she still didn’t know he was her mate. But now that the obnoxious mark from Liam was gone, she was finally free to accept their bond. To let him know she knew what he was to her. There was no need to hide anymore…Claire took a deep breath, closing her eyes as she let herself feel the mate bond to Sebastian. It was the first time in both her lives that she could feel the bond between them. Even Mia was creating a ruckus inside her head, excited at finally feeling connected to Caleb like she was always meant to. Claire couldn’t help but smile at th
93Seeing Devin staring at Eunice, Claire hurriedly pasted a smile on her face before turning to Sebastian and his entourage."You all must be tired after the journey. I will have the servants bring you to your rooms so you could take some rest," she said with a friendly voice that one couldn't argue with. Though Sasha looked like rest was the last thing in her mind, she had to remind herself that she was not in her pack and she had to play nice while she was here. Well, at least for now. So she could only nod at Claire's 'suggestion'. With one last glare at Sebastian and Claire, Sasha left with a servant while Patrick left with another. Meanwhile, Sebastian dismissed his warriors, and it was just Devin, Sebastian and Claire standing next to each other while Eunice stood frozen in her spot.Devin stood there looking at Eunice, his eyes full of yearning and he didn't seem to notice anyone else, even when Claire glared at him vehemently. Claire turned to look at Eunice, who stood there s
Claire walked back and forth in the hallway, an excited smile on her face. She had invited Sebastian to the pack and, to her relief; he had accepted it instantly, promising to arrive the same day. She knew it would take hours before he could wrap up his tasks in the pack and set out to meet her. But still she found herself pacing the hallway while watching the packgrounds even before an hour had passed after the call."I don't think sitting down for a moment will make Alpha Sebastian late, will it?" Claire paused walking and looked up to see Eunice standing there with a bemused look plastered on her face.Claire narrowed her eyes at her friend before huffing and continuing her pacing while looking outside."Seriously? Like you will miss his arrival anyway," Eunice teased, and Claire shook her head."I am just excited to see him," she grumbled, and Eunice chuckled."Right. It has been years since you last saw him, right? Of course you will be excited," Eunice said with a straight face,
After the call with Claire, Sebastian was in a really good mood. Hearing her voice after worrying about her for days was soothing and something about the way she talked to him also felt different. Somehow, it felt as if she was talking more freely to him, even though he couldn't pinpoint what exactly the difference was. He had promised her that he will visit her and he was elated at getting her invitation. Her voice made it clear that she had missed him too, and it made him feel giddy. As Sebastian leaned back in his seat with a goofy smile on his face, he mindlinked Sasha. 'Sasha, come to my office,' he ordered in a merry voice. 'Yes, Alpha,' came her instant reply and within a few minutes, there was a knock on his office door. "Come in!" As Sasha walked in, seeing Sebastian's pleasant smile, she smiled back. "Looks like you are in a good mood, Alpha. What is the matter?" "Well, Alpha Gavin has returned to his pack. I am planning to visit the Ashwood pack for a few days to c
"Take them both to the prison," Gavin ordered, pointing angrily at Liam and Diana.Hearing his order, a few warriors rushed to Liam and Diana. As they dragged them both away, Diana kept yelling at Liam, trying to break away and attack him while Liam ignored her, glaring at everyone in his path.After the two vanished from their line of sight, everyone visibly relaxed, including Gavin. He looked at his daughter, feeling pride and guilt warring inside him. Now he just wanted to spend some time with his daughter alone in peace, without everyone hovering around them. He had always protected his daughter, worried for her, and now, she was the one who saved him from certain death. When did his little girl grow up to be this brave?Gavin turned to the elders with a serious look on his face."Liam and Diana will face the trials for the crimes they committed and we will inform the entire pack of what they had done. After that, they will be executed in front of the entire pack," Gavin announced
Claire turned to Liam who was standing there with an ashen face, and she smiled at him.“Liam, are you familiar with this number?” She asked and Liam stiffened, staring at Claire silently, his mouth looking as if it was sewed shut.Beside Claire, Eunice stared at Liam with her eyes full of rage. She had heard Diana when she revealed that Liam was the one behind her rape. And that he did it just to separate her from Devin so that he wouldn’t help out Claire. Just to make his greedy mission of becoming the alpha easier, he toyed with the life of a girl without any remorse. How could people like this even exist? As she stared at the man who destroyed her life, Eunice felt a sense of justice. He had destroyed her and now it was her chance to do the same to him. The only difference was that he deserved it, whereas she didn’t. “I got this phone from Master Liam’s room. It was hidden in a secret corner of the room, under a loose tile, and no one would have ever noticed it if they hadn’t bee
Everyone watched in shock as Diana launched at Liam, scratching at his face with her long nails, leaving a jagged wound in his face. As Liam hissed in pain and tried to push her off, Diana was acting like someone possessed, suddenly gaining strength enough to rival Liam. As she hissed and clawed at Liam, Claire, who was watching it all with an amused grin, finally turned to Micah."Capture her," she ordered and without missing a beat, Micah leaped into action, pulling Diana off Liam and tying her back amidst her protests. Once Diana was finally under control, everyone looked at Claire, confusion clear on their faces."What's going on? Hadn't she escaped from the pack? How did she come here now?" Elder Marco asked with a puzzled frown while everyone else looked at Claire, waiting for her answer.Claire smiled at them before looking at Micah."Yes, Diana had indeed tried to escape from the pack," she said before nodding at Micah. "But I had asked Micah here to watch over her and he caug