Claudia's plan

Claudia sneaked back into her room.

When she was alone, she sat on the bed and chuckled to herself.

She had been looking for a way to get rid of Ava and have Ryder all to herself. Now, the solution had brought itself to her.

No pack especially Fireblood pack with a bad history with vampires would accept a vampire as a Luna.

All she had to do was find a way to expose Ava, she would lose the backing of the pack and be driven out. Ryder would then be left alone and vulnerable to her advances.

She giggled evilly. This time her plan would work, she was sure of it.

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Back in the kitchen, Helena was washing the dishes while Dustin helped her to dry them.

"So, what brings you here?" Helena asked.

"Ava wanted to tell Ryder something and I am just here for moral support." Dustin replied.

"You are a good dad" Helena complimented him.

"I try to be. I just want to be there for her to make up for all the secrets I kept from her." Dustin replied.

"So why don't you come more often?" He