Gwen's POVI had never felt this bad in my whole life. I never thought I would feel so incomplete. I haven't seen Claire in over a week, and I feel like I could die. What hurts the most is that I can feel her pain. She misses me too but is worried that I will hurt her again. She won't answer my calls or see me in the hospital. I know I deserve it, though, because I have hurt her badly. I was a terrible Mate, and I know nothing I say can take away the pain I have given her. All I can do is change and prove to her that I will stick by her side no matter what. Hopefully, one day she can forgive me and trust me like she used to."I believe that the Council won't change the decision because Stephen and Steven didn't Mark her yet. They will treat Claire as if she is a normal Pack Member, and Gary shouldn't receive any jail time," Norman said. He and my mom were in my parent's kitchen talking."Thank the Goddess. When are the Members of the Council making their decision?" My mom asked"In tw
Claire's POVSeeing Gwen for the first time in more than a week made me feel so many different emotions. First, I felt happy to see her face finally. I had been thinking about her since that night at the hospital when I told her I needed a break. I missed her badly and wanted to wrap my arms around her and never let go.At the same time, I felt hurt and betrayed. by her for how she treated me. I still didn't trust that she would ever mistreat me again. When the Council Members walked out of the room, I couldn't stop myself from hugging her tightly to me. Sending tingles throughout my body as I remembered. The tingles were stronger than I felt with Stephen and Steven because we were fully mated."How could a human give Gwen that mark on her neck," Norman said, causing me to worry. Stephen and Steven said he was up to something. That Gary might have told him his suspicion about me having a wolf. I was happy that when I killed Monica that night, Gary wasn't there to witness it because th
Claire's POV"So Gwen walked into the meeting and told them that you were her Mate?" Jenn asked as we were sitting in my hospital room. After the meeting with the Council, Stephen, Steven, and Gwen went to get everything in order for his sentencing tomorrow. Jenn and Stacy decided to come and keep me company while they were gone. Stephen and Steven said it was best for me to stay in the hospital for a while longer, so no one got suspicious. They believed everyone would wonder how I healed so quickly if I left. "Yes, she did, and if she hadn't, Gary would have basically gotten away with everything he did to me. I was worried that she would be upset if her father were punished severely, but she said he deserved it. She said she doesn't see him as her father anymore," I said "I am shocked she went against Gary. She has always tried to get her father's approval," Stacy said "I am happy Gwen showed up, but I still don't like how she treated you before you were kidnapped. I don't trust h
Gwen's POV"How could you do this to your father?""What are you talking about, mom?" I asked"Don't act like you don't know what I am talking about, Gwen. I know you went to the hearing and told all the Council Members that you were Claire's Mate. You know what the punishment can get for harming the Beta's Mate, and I am sure the Alphas plan on killing him," My mom said "Mom, why are you acting upset with me? Claire is my Mate, and Gary kidnapped her," I replied"How dare you call him by his first name? He is your father,""He has never been my father, mom. He is a horrible man and always has been. You know how he has treated me all my life," I said "That is not true, Gwen. I understand that you are upset at your father for what he did to Claire, but you need to talk to Claire and the Alphas. Convince them not to kill your father," My mom said "I can't do that, mom. He has done too much, and kidnapping my Mate was the last straw for me," I said"Gwen, he is my Mate," "And Claire
Gary's POVI can't believe my own daughter would do this to me. I am her father. I should have known she would turn on me. I always knew she was weak and useless. "The Alphas plan on punishing you tomorrow. I am sure you know what that means," Norman said "Yes, they are going to kill me," I replied"That is what they think. I am getting you out of here," he said, confusing me."How?" I asked"With a little help from some friends of mine," He said, and two younger guards, Jesse and Jamison, walked inside."You have everything ready," Norman asked them."Yes, but we have to go now. Alpha Stephen is supposed to come and check on him soon," Jamison said "Okay, then let's go," Norman said, and Jamison unlocked the cuffs that were on my wrist, and we headed outside the cell. I was weak from all the wolfsbane the Alphas had ordered the guards to inject me daily."Where are you taking the prisoner?" One of the guards, Daniel, asked"I am here to take him back with me to the council," Norm
Gwen's POV"I am sorry," I said as Stephen drove to my parent's house. "I know you are sorry, Gwen. I just wish you never made those choices," Stephen said "I wish I didn't make them too. I feel horrible for the way I treated Claire," I replied"So, are the two of you okay now?" Stephen asked"You weren't listening when we were talking?" I asked"No. Steven and I thought you and Claire needed to talk. She had a hard time being without you. She tried to hide it from Steven and me, but we noticed," Stephen said"I feel terrible for everything that happened. I can't help but feel it was all my fault," I said "It wasn't all your fault, but you should have made better decisions. Just make sure you don't hurt her again," Stephen said."I promise you I will never hurt her again," I replied"I believe you," Stephen said. The rest of the ride was quiet as we drove to my parents house."Mom are you here?" I said as we walked into my parent's house.Stephen and I walked into the kitchen to se
Gwen's POV "Have you found anything," Stephen asked one of the guards as we walked into the jail. "Yes, we have gone through the surveillance video and can see where Norman showed Daniel some documents before walking out of jail with Gary. We believe that the two guards, Jesse and Jamison, also had something to do with this. "Of course, they would. Jesse is James' cousin and is probably upset because you killed him. Jamison is Jesse's best friend," I said, looking at Stephen. "I need all of you to patrol the area and neighborhood packs. I will get ahold of their Alphas and let them know you are coming," Stephen said "Yes, Alpha," The warriors said and left the room."The Council should be here shortly. They said they were going to come and help us figure out where Norman might have taken Gary. We are going to have to tell them that your mom is with them, Gwen," Steven said"I know. I can't believe she would leave like that," I replied. I was upset with my mom. How could she leave
Gwen's POV "What do you want?" Karen asked weakly as I walked into the cell she was in. She had chains laced with wolfsbane on her wrists. "That is not the way to talk to your Beta, Karen," Stephen said. I saw Stephen and Steven standing behind me by the cell door. When Karen saw Steven, her eyes began to light up a little. "Steven, I knew you would come for me," Karen said, causing me to roll my eyes. I had tried to tell Steven numerous times that Karen was a crazy bitch. "It is Alpha Steven, and I am not here to save you, Karen. We have some questions to ask you?" Steven replied "Why did you help Gary kidnap my Mate?" I asked "Because she stole my Mate away from me," Karen said. She still hadn't taken her eyes off Steven as she spoke. "I am not your Mate. Claire is my Mate and your future Luna. How many times do I have to tell you that?" Steven growled "That's not what Gary told me. He told me that Claire used some type of power to make you all think she was all of your Ma