CLAIRE FISCHERWE SUN BASKED for almost an hour before Elizabeth stood up and dusted her skirt. "We have been out here for too long," she said, helping me to get up. "It's not like we are going to be missed." She chuckled dryly. "But we should probably get back."How was I going to tell her that I might be leaving before dusk? Maybe I'll go towards the waterfall. I might get lucky and be claimed by another werewolf alpha pack that would see me as more than an object.I followed her back to the path we had taken while coming here, not paying attention to what she was saying. As soon as we got back to the pack mansion, Elizabeth went quiet. Her silence drew me attention, she gestured with her head at a corner i turned and saw Joram, standing, eyes fixed on me."I will catch up with you later," I said to her as she hurried away and I went up to Joram, keeping my eyes low."You seem to be enjoying the place," he said and I nodded. "The senate is n9t pleased at the veto power my brother
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIR ALEK SAT IN what used to be his office in the mansion. He was poring over some old papers. They had been his research papers when he was still finding a way to rid himself of this godforsaken curse. He had apprehended every witch and shaman that he could get a hand on, but none had given him anything to go on with.Now, as he looked at the notes, he could feel the deep forlorn feeling creeping into his mind. It was what made him leave the clan before.The door opened and Joram came in. "You have her settled in the kitchen?" Alek asked, pushing the papers away.Joram nodded. He came to see the papers, then he scoffed and asked, "Are you thinking of picking up the search again?"Alek shrugged, "I don't know." He sighed. "I don't think it is fair for the whole race if I let us die off like that."Joram chuckled. "Where did your sense of morality come from?""I've always had it," Alek muttered. "Yeah, you have," Joram snorted with sarcasm. He went to a shelf and
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIR ALEK COCKED HIS HEAD. "What did you say?" He asked like he did not hear her the first time. "You heard me, Alek," Lucia snapped. "I said I want you to banish her. Send her away let the rogues get her." Alek chuckled and brushed past Lucia. "You seem to have forgotten your place." He muttered. "Wha-" "You are in no position to tell me what to do," he growled in a deep voice. She jumped slightly, startled at his change of tone. "Alek..." She whined, following him hastily. "You don't know what she did. No werewolf should do that to me..." Ignoring her, Alek walked up the stairs and headed for his office again. "You can't just ignore me," she cried. "I am your fiance." He scoffed, pushing open the door and walking in. Joram was still at the desk looking through the papers. He looked up, "What was that all -" He started to ask, then he saw Lucia come in behind Alek and understanding dawned on him. "Ohh..." He stood up. "I will leave you to your business." H
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIRNIGHT CAME QUICKLY and Alek went to his chambers. The scent of the girl still hung in the air faintly. He inhaled deeply and prepared for bed. He had not seen Claire anywhere in the clan since afternoon. Maybe she had gone, not agreeing to his terms.Stifling his disappointment, he went under the sheets and closed his eyes, trying to force himself to sleep. At least, if anything, Lucia would be appeased that the girl was gone. But was he appeased? He asked himself. His beast grunted. It has been getting more vocal and communicative recently.He tossed and turned in bed restlessly for the next few minutes. When he could not take it any further, he started to get out of bed, but his door opened slowly and he saw the dainty foot slip in. He watched Claire come into his room slowly and stand at the door, uncertain of what to do next."You came," he said, his voice raspier than normal.She nodded, gripping her hands tightly. She looked at him wide-eyed. Scared. H
CLAIRE FISCHERI HAD KNOWN what to expect when I snuck into Alex's room, but I had expected to feel pleasure. When he took me into his arms, I felt a strange sense of security. I felt safe from the secret, lies and betrayal that I was forced to suffer these past few weeks. But what I did not expect, was to feel pleasure. When he slipped a finger between my legs, I bit my lips to prevent a moan from escaping. It was a strange but welcoming feeling. I could not keep the moan when his thumb started working on my clit. The constant pressure and motion tilted me over the edge, I felt it coming. An orgasm. My first ever. It felt like an explosion coming from my head and feet at the same time, and meeting at the place where he was touching me, bursting out and making me convulse uncontrollably. So this was how it felt like, I sighed to myself. I rubbed my thighs together, not wanting it to end. He splayed my legs together with his hand, and I felt his cock rub against the entrance of my
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIRHE WOKE UP to a numbing, tingling sensation on his arm. He was having one of the most peaceful sleep he had had in a very long time. There was a soft, pliable but unfamiliar flesh by his side.He turned his head and saw her. Claire. How could he have forgotten? Her head was on his upper arm, stopping blood circulation to the rest of his hand. He watched her sleep, feeling a wave of emotions he was not familiar with. After a few more minutes of silent watching. He eased his arm from underneath her head, replacing it with a pillow and then he stood up, stretching and yawning deeply. He turned and looked at her, sprawled across the bed. He wanted nothing more than to lay down beside her and remain there for all eternity, but he had work to do, and he did not want any gossip about them to go around the clan now. Joram was right about one thing, Lucia would rip Claire's head out.He took his bath quickly and washed up before going down for breakfast. His brother w
CLAIRE FISCHERA DROOL FROM my mouth awoke me. I jumped awake, startled and lost for a few seconds, unsure of where I was. Until I looked around and recognized the room. I was in Alek's room, but I was alone on the bed. He was gone. I ran my hand across where his body had laid. It was still slightly warm and held his scent. I slid over and snuggled into his space, closing my eyes in contentment.After a few more minutes of indulging, I stood up and felt an ache between my legs. It was a pleasurable pain. I sighed."Oh shit," I cursed under my breath. "My kitchen duties." I glanced at the bedside clock, it was already past breakfast time. I rushed to the bathroom and washed up quickly.I peeked out of the room before I slipped out. I didn't want anyone to see me. Not yet. As I hurried downstairs to the kitchen, I untangled my wet hair with my fingers. I entered the kitchen, and just as I had suspected, it was bustling with activities."Where have you been?" Lizzy whispered. She walke
CLAIRE FISCHER "THE, UH, DEATH of Marshall took us by surprise, " Jamie, the spokesman of the senate was saying. He cleared his throat uneasily. "We have been forced by this setback...""What type of setback?" Joram asked.I looked at my colleague and she gestured with her head. I nodded, placing the ice bucket on the table. I started to take out the bottle of champagne but one of the senators snapped, "Leave it there, fool."I jumped, startled."What were you saying, Jamie?" Alek asked. "The setback you have suffered.""Yes," Jamie nodded. "Marshall was in the middle of a deal he was making.""We have read his notes," Joram cut in. "And we plan to take over from where he stopped.""So you are back for good," The fat man who had snapped at me asked."Yes, Edgar," Alek said in a low voice. "We are back, or would you like us to leave? Is that what you want?" He leaned forward, pinning Edgar with a hard, cold glare. Even harder than the one he had flashed me."Oh no, sir," Edgar said ha
CLAIRE VON SINCLAIRLOGAN KNOCKED ON the door of a small apartment and pushed the door open."It doesn't sound like she's in," he said as we entered. The house was small, dark and had a pungent smell in the air."Why is the place like this?" I asked."I could not have her remain in the pack house," Logan answered. "She was... unbearable." I nodded. I understood him too well. I lived all my life with the woman so I knew how controlling she could be. "I will send someone here to clean and air the place out.""Thank you," I said under my breath. I frowned and opened the curtain closest to me, letting the rays come in. "Where is she?" I asked myself."Claire, here," Logan called out to me.I hurried to meet him in another room. My mother was on the bed, sleeping.Why was she still sleeping by this time?Logan cleared his voice loudly and she woke up groggily. Her eyes were red and inflamed like she had been crying."Ruth, are you alright?" Logan asked. Even he was concerned about her."I
CLAIRE VON SINCLAIR"OH, THE MOST loved and feared Princess, Luna Claire graces us with her presence," Fiona said. Her voice dripped with angry sarcasm."It is nice to see you too, sister," I muttered, walking past her."There is nothing for breakfast," she snarled. "Your arrival excited the cooks and suddenly, they are going on strike.""How is that my fault?" I asked. "You are not doing your duty as Luna.""I'm sure you would know that," she snapped. "You were trained to be the perfect Alpha, and I was just ignored.""That doesn't matter, Fiona," I said. "What matters now is that you are the Luan, and you are letting the pack down.""That is not my concern," she muttered. "The only thing that is my concern is that I am the Luna.""It would not be such a good position to be when the pack revolts against you" I grabbed her hand and pulled her closer. Staring into her eyes."You don't know what you are talking about," Fiona replied. "You are dumb here, okay?"I cocked my head and look
CLAIRE VON SINCLAIRI WOKE UP slowly and the first thing I did was to take a deep breath. The air was just like my father's pack and it took me back to my childhood. I opened my eyes and realized that I was actually back in my father's pack. I turned to my side, Alek was still sleeping soundly and snoring a little.I smiled wide and pressed a kiss on his cheek before I got out of bed. I put on a thicker robe and went outside."Good morning, Luna," Darius greeted. "Did you sleep well?"I nodded, knotting the belt around my waist. "I did." I sat down on the wooden porch, looking at the sky and watching the sunrise. "Were you on guard all night?" I asked. He hesitated for a second, then he said, "I was on patrol for the night, Luna."I cocked my head and looked at him, he avoided my gaze but I did not think much of it. I took in a deep breath again, holding it in and listening to the singing birds in the distance. "It feels so good to be back," I muttered."You don't hold any resentment
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIRHE WALKED OUT of the house silently and closed the door behind him, taking extra care not to make any noise."What is going on, Aleksander?"He turned and saw that it was Darius."Don't you sleep?" He muttered, adjusting his coat as he walked down the porch."I am on duty to stay awake tonight," Darius said, walking in step with Alek. "Where are you going? Where is the Luna?""Claire is sleeping," Alek said. "And I would like it if she doesn't wake before I am back. So I need to handle this quickly." He pinned a hard gaze on Darius, who remained unfazed. "Are you going to see someone you should not be?" Darius asked. "I saw the way the lady Fiona looked at you. Are you going to -"Alek snorted and pushed past Darius. "It is crazy for you to think I would betray Claire in such a way." He muttered."Then where are you going?" Darius asked."Come with me and see," Alek muttered.They walked in silence, each man deep in his thoughts."I never doubted your loyalty
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIR"SO CLAIRE, DO tell us," Ruth said. "Where did you give after you ran away from the pack?"Fiona snickered."She did not need to leave, you see," Ruth said, looking at Alek. "She just left for no reason.""I am glad she did," Alek said. "If she had remained here, I would never have met her." He took Claire's hand.Ruth's lips downturned as she saw the affection between Claire and Alek."I left for good reasons," Claire said. "You know, with everything that happened, it was too much for me to remain.""You mean, your fiance dumping you for your more prettier sister?" Ruth asked."Ruth..." Logan muttered. His eyes flashed from Alek to Claire apologetically.Claire waved it aside. "That was one of the things, yes." She nodded. "But I must say, I thank her for it. I got an upgrade. No offense, Logan."He nodded. "No offense taken.""So when I left the pack, Alek found me in the woods, lost," Claire said.Fiona frowned. "Alex?" She asked. "Your name is Alex? Alexand
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIR"FOR SOMEONE WHO has had many death threats from here, you look very relaxed," Alek said as he helped Claire with the necklace he had gifted to her a few weeks ago."I am relaxed because I know no harm can come to me as long as you are here," she said, leaning into his touch."And what if I'm not here," he asked, brushing his finger across her smooth skin. "Then Darius will be here," she replied.Alek coughed out a dry laugh and kissed the back of her neck before walking away to finish dressing up. "It is impolite to be late to an invited dinner." He said to her. "This pack has been anything but polite to us since we came," she replied. "They did not even have our sleeping quarters prepared, I think it is only fair that we return some of their energy." Alek snorted and gave a final look at his outfit in the mirror before extending a hand to Claire. "Let's go before the meals are cold."She took his hand and together, they walked out of the cabin, immediately
CLAIRE VON SINCLAIRONE OF MY men cleaned up the room Fiona had broken into. They removed the shattered glass and wrapped up the window."I guess no one will be sleeping in this room," I muttered as I looked at them."You can have our own cabin, Luna," the guard said.I shook my head. "Don't bother. This room was not needed anyway." I turned and went to the sitting room. "Have your luggage brought and set up in the wardrobe," I said to Darius. He nodded and bowed deeply before walking away to carry out what I just instructed him. "I would expect you to be resting now," Alek said, coming up to stand beside me.I chuckled. "As soon as we are all settled in and the guards have eaten, I will rest.""You might not have the chance," he replied. "Now is the best time to sleep for a few hours.""Not yet, Aleksander," I said. I pushed past him as Darius came in carrying some of our bags. He was followed by some other guards. "I will show you where to put all these."Alek groaned and sat down
CLAIRE VON SINCLAIR"I KNOW I promised not to interfere," Alek said in a low whisper. "But I can not stand and watch the rogue that almost killed you go unpunished."I knew it the instant we saw Bastian that Alek would have something to say."You know that my mother is originally behind the attack," I replied.He nodded. His hands came around my waist and rested firmly on my belly. "I know your mother is," he said from behind. "But she is untouchable for now. You will deal with her later on. Not the rogue though, he is in no way connected to you. Except as a constant threat.""What are you going to do to him?" I asked, turning around and putting my hands over his shoulders."You don't need to know," he said to me. "But he will be duly punished. Is that okay?"I nodded. He leaned down and kissed me gently. "Are you sure you're okay?" He asked. "I know it can't be easy for you to be here, considering the history you have with the pack.""I am okay," I reassured."Make sure you rest," He
LOGAN MILLERLOGAN'S HEART WAS pounding like he just run a marathon, and he was almost out of breath as he watched Claire sweep out of the room. Her presence in the room had been stifling and oppressive and as if that was not enough, her hulk of a husband stood behind her, blocking out the window like an unmovable mountain."What are you going to do?" Bruce asked as Claire walked out.Logan snapped out of his thoughts and looked at his Beta. "What do you mean?" He asked with a frown."I mean exactly what I'm saying," Bruce said. "Having Claire here is not a good thing. We both know that. She could start a riot amongst the pack members. And we know the last thing you want is a pack of rebelling members."Logan stood up and walked to the window. He watched as she seemed to be the shining sun amongst the Lycans. They all hovered around her as she walked down the street. "She's going to visit with her father." He said."Are you listening to what I'm saying?" Bruce asked impatiently."She