Nathan glared at Liam, his eyes full of hostility as he took in the Alpha wannabe in front of him. He was shocked and disappointed when he heard that Claire was already marked by a man. He had been infatuated with the beautiful kind hearted girl from the moment he met her. That was why he wanted to see the guy that she had chosen for herself and now that he had, he couldn’t help but scrutinize the man. And to say he wasn't impressed would be an understatement. The guy was tall and okay looking but he was nothing in front of his goddess Claire! And even if he was a match for her in looks which he wasn't, he definitely wasn't a match for her in personality. Where Claire was kind with a caring nature that made her a natural born leader, this guy was oozing arrogance and overconfidence. He could literally feel the evil aura surrounding the guy. What was Claire thinking while choosing this useless fellow to be her mate? Seeing the young boy looking at him with a disapproving frown, Liam g
Nathan walked over to Claire, a puzzled frown etched on his adorable face. Seeing the gloomy-looking boy, Claire raised her brows, her lips tilting into a gentle smile.“Hey buddy, what is going on inside that head of yours to make you this grumpy?”Nathan narrowed his eyes before looking Claire up and down, as if checking for something. “What?” Claire asked with a frown.“Uh. It doesn’t look like you have got any problems. But looks can be deceiving,” Nathan muttered.“Huh?”“You must be crazy to like that stupid Liam. I mean, how can anyone like that… thing? Ugh. Such a selfish, arrogant brat!” Nathan glared at Claire indignantly and she winced in response. She was indeed once crazy enough to fall for Liam. Even Nathan, who had just seen the guy for a day, could see through his good boy act and realized that he was good for nothing. But Claire had believed him for years. How stupid had she been then?When Claire kept silent, Nathan poked her nose.“Hey! I am talking to you! Tell me
"Prepare the files for the transfer of the warriors from the Hawthorn pack. I want it done by tomorrow itself." Sebastian told Sasha, who nodded before jotting down the notes on the notepad she carried."And Sasha, I am planning to select the new recruits from the recently turned young wolves. I will be handling their training personally.""Sure, Alpha. I will inform everyone to attend the selection."Sebastian nodded in response before opening his mouth to continue speaking when his phone started ringing. He took it out with a frown, but his lips tilted into a gentle smile even before he knew it as he saw the name of the caller displayed on the phone. His Claire was calling!Sebastian looked up at Sasha, his mind scrambling to find an excuse to send her away so he could talk to his mate."Uhm, Sasha. Go meet the warriors that arrived from the Crescent moon pack and explain the rules of our pack to them," Sebastian said and Sasha nodded in response."Of course Alpha. I will be going r
Hearing Sebastian talk to Claire in such a gentle tone that his voice almost sounded like he was cooing at the girl, Sasha felt a rage like she had never known. Unable to take it anymore, she stalked away from his office, suppressing her urge to barge inside and knock some sense into her stupid alpha. How could he be foolish enough to fall for such a vile woman, knowing she already had another man? The Sebastian she knew was a smart and brave alpha who will never even look twice at another man’s woman. How did that girl change him to this pathetic, lovesick boy? Well, whatever she did, it was Sasha’s job to save him and their pack from that witch’s clutches. And she just knew who to get help with that!Sasha barged inside Patrick’s room, intending to report to the beta that Sebastian was talking to Claire. Patrick had warned her that this would happen, but she was still skeptical then. But now that she had heard them flirting with her own ears, there was no denying it anymore. Beta Pa
Claire sighed as she stared at Nathan, who was standing near her with a smug look. As if feeling her gaze on him, Nathan turned to her and grinned, looking mighty pleased with himself. This kid!“You don’t really have to do this, you know? It’s still not too late. You can still change your mind. Just stay back here safely until I come back, please?” Claire pleaded for what felt like the umpteenth time. Nathan just stared at her as if she was speaking gibberish.“And how many times should I tell you that I am not a coward to hide here when you are going to fight the rogues and save your father?”“Exactly for that reason. It is my father that I am trying to save. You have no responsibility to risk your life for someone you don’t even know. You have left your pack to see more of the world, and I am telling you to do just that. Stay here safely and I will make arrangements for your life here. I will even set up my people to arrange trips to visit the packs and their healers, if that is
The moment Claire and her group of warriors disappeared out of her sight, Diana fled from the ground, her mind full of dread. Scenarios of Claire pointing her out as the traitor to the pack and the pack members tearing at her, ripping her into shreds flashed in her mind as she ran into her room. Her mind kept flashing back to the smile that Claire gave her in the end and her heart was beating so fast that she was sure it would fly out of its cage any moment now. Claire was certainly onto her secret and waiting to test it out would be foolish.Diana didn't want to be branded a traitor and face the wrath of the people who had always treated her as if she was the best thing that had ever happened in the pack. She wished everything would remain the same, and all that happened in the past few days would prove to be just a nightmare that she could wake up from. That she could get rid of Claire and her dad and become Liam's Luna like she always dreamed of. But sadly, it was not an option any
Careful to stay away from the vicinity of the rogues, Claire and her team hid in the bushes, watching the rogue wolves bustling around. After a while, she turned to her men with a calculative look flashing in her eyes.“You guys get some rest for now. I have something I need to do,” Claire ordered the men, and they looked at her curiously before nodding in response. Satisfied, she looked at the men before her eyes zeroed in on the best warrior in the group. “And you. Please come with me,” she said, and the man stepped forward, his eyes full of eagerness.“Yes, ma’am.”The rest of the warriors looked curious as to what Claire was planning to do, but they all trusted her and didn’t question her decision. Knowing they will have to fight the rogues soon, they knew that getting some rest when they could was the best for them. And hence, as Claire walked away with Nathan and the warrior, the rest of them promptly settled on the ground, trying to get some rest, like their leader advised.Sl
Claire stepped out of the tunnel, and seeing utter darkness around her, she paused. The ground was wet, and the place reeked of mold, making it feel as if no one had even stepped foot inside for years. For a moment, she wondered if she was mistaken and the rogue Alpha hadn’t actually come here to check on Gavin like she thought. Because this place didn’t look as if it could inhabit rats, let alone a human. How could her father stay in such a desolate place?No sooner had the thought crossed her mind that her vision finally adjusted to the darkness. Even before she could take in all the cobwebs decorating the place, her gaze fell on the prone form of a man lying on the ground. Her eyes widened as she rushed towards the man and she let out a sob when she recognized her father even though he looked thinner than she had ever seen him and his cheeks were covered in stubble, unlike the clean-shaven face she had always seen. But there was no mistaking it. The man lying on the cold, hard floo
‘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