CLAIRE FISCHERI MADE UP my mind to look for Elizabeth and make up with her now that I had the time after Alek went upstairs to his office. I went to the kitchen and approached the first girl I saw. "Hello."She turned and when she saw me, she immediately bowed her head. But was it in submission or fear? I asked myself. It would most likely be fear. She had seen me with Alek, and the news was spreading that I would be his mate very soon. I did not want my reputation to be fear so I placed a hand on her shoulder. "Look at me."She raised her head slowly."You don't have anything to fear," I said confidently, trying to reassure her in a strong voice as I had seen my father do many times before. "I am here to look for Elizabeth. You know her?"She nodded."I did not see her earlier today, and I have not seen her in days," I said. "Do you know where she is?"The girl nodded again. "She is in the house.""Why? Is she off duty?"The girl shook her head and said, "She is not feeling well."
LOGAN MILLERTHE PAST FEW days had not been good for Logan and the Moonshadow pack in general. The woman, Yolanda, who had given birth prematurely, lost the baby, so the whole pack was thrown into mourning. But the Luna, Fiona, had not even attended the burial.As Logan sat in his office, his head in hand, he knew he had made a very bad life decision when he married her. He knew he needed to find Claire and beg for her forgiveness.He reached into his drawer and brought out the note that she wrote the day that she left. He could feel her pain embedded in every word, but she had not given a clue where she was going. As he read the note, he realized that she might have been at the bar that day and overheard what he and Bruce were saying about her. She must have connected the dots.He sighed and returned the letter to his desk. If only there was a way for him to let her know that it was not his intention to betray her. After all, Fiona was not even his fated mate, but he could not reje
ALEKSANDER VON SINCLAIRALEK WAS DRESSED immaculately very early. He looked at the bed where Claire was still sleeping, he did not want to wake her, but he wanted to speak with her before he left. He patted her leg gently. She woke up slowly and looked at him. "Are you going somewhere?" She asked, covering her mouth with her hand as she yawned.He nodded. "I have to go to the city for a while."She rubbed her eyes and sat up. "What's going on?" She asked."There is a small issue with my company, I have to sort it out in person." He replied."But you'll be back soon?"He shrugged his massive shoulders. "It might take a couple of days.""That serious?" She asked. "And I'll be here alone?"He sensed the slight panic in her voice and the irregular beating of her heart. "Don't worry about it. Joram is here, and you are the Luna. Nothing will happen. No one can touch you even when ik gone."She nodded, unconvinced.He leaned in and kissed her forehead. The kiss was more to soothe his agitat
CLAIRE FISCHERI FELT A deep longing sensation in my heart as I watched the limousine and Alek leave. I waved at him again, even though I was sure he did not see me anymore. I remained standing there a long time after they left."Come in, Claire," Joram said softly from behind me. I turned sharply. I had forgotten that he was with me. I sighed and nodded, wrapping the blanket tighter around me as I went back into the mansion."Breakfast," He said and we went to the dining table.We ate in relative silence. My eyes often strayed and watched him, trying to see just how different he was from Alek. Apart from their large physical sizes, there were not many similarities between them. Joram was collected and thoughtful. Even each chew of his food seemed to have been thought through. He was calm, unlike Alek's more brashful nature."When you are done examining me like a microorganism under a microscope, you will ask me the question on your mind," he said without even looking at me.I snappe
CLAIRE FISCHERWE WATCHED EDGAR stomp away. I was not angry at his outburst; on the contrary, I felt bad sending him away, but as the Luna of this pack, I would not allow myself to be disrespected."What did you have to say?" Jamie asked me.I looked at him and realized that he did not still like me. He only feared what might happen to him if he disrespected me, even in the absence of Alek."Walk with me," I said."I was about to go and have lunch," he grumbled."Walk with me, Senator Jamie," I said again.He muttered something inaudible under his breath, but he fell into a step beside me. We walked for some minutes in silence, as I led us towards the woods."Do you even know where you are going?" He finally asked."The woods," I replied."And for what?" He asked."When I came here, I did not expect to live, more less to be in a place of power as I am now."He scoffed. I could tell that he wanted to say something else, but he swallowed his words and looked away."This clan - or pack -
CLAIRE FISCHERI LOOKED AT Darius for a second, then I went outside. I was aware of his walking behind me, but I chose to ignore his presence.I went towards the woods and to my surprise, it was bustling with activities. Almost 3 dozen men were busy chopping down trees; some of them were using their werewolf strength to good use by carrying the logs on their shoulders and stacking them carefully in a corner.I saw Jamie standing and organizing them; I went up to him. "I'm impressed," I said.He turned and looked at me with a smile on his face, but the smile died on his lips when he saw Darius standing stoically behind me. "Ignore him," I muttered. "It was not my choice and it's for my safety.""You think you're in danger?" Jamie asked. "Look at them..." he cocked his head towards the working men. "You think they would hurt you?""Maybe not all of them," I said truthfully. "But you know as well that I have not been fully accepted.""And having a Lycan bodyguard is not going to help yo
CLAIRE FISCHERDARIUS PULLED INTO the parking lot of the hospital and we took Elizabeth into the waiting room. The hospital was not very busy, but the nurses did not pay any attention to us as we walked in.I placed Elizabeth on a vinyl chair and walked up to the counter. "Excuse me," I said to the nurse. She looked at me lazily. "I'd like to admit my friend to the hospital. She is ill.""Well, what is wrong with her?" The nurse asked. Her eyes went behind my shoulder to look at Elizabeth."I'm not a doctor; how would I know?" I snapped, suddenly angry at her nonchalance. "Are you going to help or not?""I don't have a choice," He blew a bubble with her chewing gum before she asked. "Does your friend have her records with me?"I shook my head."Well, she has to be registered before we can do anything." She said, closing her laptop."Register her now," I pressed."Are you sure?" She asked. "It costs a lot, and you don't seem to be like the type that can afford it.""Do it," I growled.
LOGAN MILLER LOGAN'S MIND WAS troubled as he got to Yolanadas house. He knocked once and walked in. The woman was in a black dress, and her eyes were red from crying. He placed a hand on her shoulder. She was startled and looked up at him, "Alpha Logan," She wiped her cheek and stood up. "I didn't know you came in." "You have to stop crying, Yolanda," He said to her as he sat down. She sniffled but didn't say anything. "Where is your mate?" Logan asked. "He should be here to comfort you." "He went out," she replied. "He said he needed something to distract him from our loss." "I am very sorry," Logan said. "He had picked out baby names already," Yolanda said to herself. "He was expecting the pup even more than me." Logan sighed. Not knowing what to say. "Is there something wrong with me, Alpha?" She asked with urgency in her voice. "What? No," He shook his head "There is nothing wrong with you. You are not the first to have a miscarriage birth." She sighed. "Some of the wo
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