Claire's POV"Mom I'm sorry, I'm not with Lawrence...I'm with-" I cut myself off, if I tell her I'm with the alpha she'll either think I'm lying or in troubleLena instantly points to herself and I nod"Lena" I rush out"Lena?" My Mother asks surprised "the Betas mate?" She asks"Yes ma'am" I say"I'll be home soon""I don't believe yo-" before she can finish Lena steels my phone"Hi Mrs. Bryan? Sorry for keeping Claire out so late, we just got to talking, you know how girls do. We've already eaten and lost track of time" Lena says with a smile and I silently thank her and she laughs lightly"Oh-...uhh" my mom seems speechless "that's alright dear, just make sure she gets home soon" she finally says, her tone completely changed"Of course, thank you" Lena hangs up and hands me my phoneI don't speak for a minute but then die laughing, Lena joins and Bryat chuckles. Martin just frowns and after we calm down he speaks"Do you want me to walk you home?" He asks and even though it's right
Claire's POVWaking up I know I'm not going to school again today, Bervely came into my room this morning before she left for school and was telling me everything that people are saying about me. It's pretty crude stuff and I had to keep down the tightness in my throat. Most of the time, while she spoke her evil words, my brain was occupied by the most amazing kiss of my life. Still I can't believe it happened, I pinched myself multiple times to see if it was all a dreams.She talked and I imagined his hands on my waist, pulling me to him. I remembered his smell of pine and manliness, the soft feeling of his lush hair through my fingers. I still feel his mint breath on my face when he pulled away, how flushed I was and breathless when my Mother opened the door. How my heart hammered against my chest and my whole body sung with excitement and liveliness.When I went down for breakfast my Father looked at me like I was a criminal. I tried to ignore it but it was hard, he finally broke t
Claire's POVTaking a deep breath I let go, allowing my wolf to take over and be free. When I open my eyes again, the world is different. Colors deeper, sounds louder, smells more intense. The pines and leaves on the trees a deeper and brighter green and yellow. The sounds of birds chirping in the distance. It's hard to switch from human to wolf so quick, everything's a little mixed up due to such change and enhancement. I try to drown out the sounds in my head, it being so loud to what I'm used to. If my parents let me change everyday it would be more normal. I stare down at myself, thick dark fur, large paws and muscles relaxed and strong. I shake out my fur and jump around the trees, testing my reflexes. I chase a couple birds, dig my paws into the dirt and run until I can't even breath.I've probably been out here for two hours but my moms at work anyways. I hear the sounds of cracking twigs, my pointed black ears pipe up and I look around. My heart starts to pump so I quickly run
Claire's POVI wake up, my mom yelling at me that I need to go to school. She doesn't know what happened yesterday and if she did she would have made me stay in my room forever.I put on a pair of leggings and a T-shirt. I really pray whoever it was yesterday stays quiet about my predicament. I hope my parents and Carmen have told enough people the truth about what happened between me, Lawrence and Tara that no one at school will mention anything.I throw up my grey silvery strands, running my hands through the silky texture. I sigh staring into the mirror at my grey sleepy eyes and pale skin. Last night I was so sleepy I don't even remember falling asleep. I turn and look at my bed, my phone tangled into the sheets.I gasp at the sight and a flashback from the night before replays through my head."I know what you are"The voice and words ring like an alarm in my ears. I know that voice...but it can't be. Fear pumps my heart to dangerous speeds at realisation and I run over to my pho
Claire's POV"Of course, we can take some of the Warriors off border control to search the forest and territory" Martin's says, head held highLawrence's brown eyes widen and nods his head once"thank you" he says and Martin turns to Bryat"Send word to the rest of the wolves" he says and Bryat nodsHe looks over at us and smiles at Lena, she waves and he nods and turns to the forest."I'm going to go with him....I need to search for her" Lawrence's says and follows afterAfter a moment two wolves pop out behind the forest trees, Lawrence and Bryat, and they slip further in. Maddox turns to me"are you alright?" He asks and I nod"I swear if that little twerp said one more thing to me, and on top of that he was touching you" he says angrily and looks over my arms"I would have ripped the fucking-""Calm down Martin, you'll scare the poor girl" Lena says pulling me closer to herMartin's eyes open"sorry" he says quietly"So you have any idea why she would leave?" He asks me and I shak
Claire's POV "Claire...what have you done to me" his voice sounds so pure and soft, a sound I have never heard from himI'm at a lose for words and I have to choke up my next sentence "I....I don't know" I tell himHis large hand moves to the back of my neck and even with the calluses it's the softest touch I have ever felt "I have to kiss you...you're making this very hard for me" his voice is strains and he pulls back slightlyBut I quickly fill the space, our whole body touching as if we split apart the world would end "I don't mean to" I tell him, mainly because I'm not sure what he's talking about. Does he really feel the same way about me as I do him? Does he want to kiss me as badly as I want to kiss him? What about all the stuff before?"I know" he whispers taking both my cheeks into his hands and slowly leading his lips to mineMy heart pounds and it's all I hear, the sound of the rain washed out by the constant thumps. His lip skims mine and instantly I feel calmer. My h
Claire's POV I feel my face smushed up against something soft, a thumping pounds against my scull and I groan quietly and try to lift my heavy head. My body begins to register pain and I hold my movements-my back burning. With the burning there's a cooling and wet sensations covering my back. I open my eyes and look around, careful not to move too much. My shirt and bra is gone, a gown with a open back now covers me.I prop up on my elbows and groan, I'm in Sonia back room, on a doctor office plastic bed. For a minute I think I'm alone but I turn my head and see Martin slumped down in a chair. His hand holds his tilted head while his elbow is propped on the arm rest. His usual intense and hard face is calm and soft with sleep. Even in my painful state I can't help but stare and feel calm looking at him. His mouth is hung open slightly and his head is slowly slipping from his hand.I smile and look away, I turn my head to see gauze covering my back, a clear cream coating the burns. I
Claire's POV "I'm sorry Lawrence...are you going to go after her?" I ask awkwardly standing but honestly I don't want to sit"I have to, I'm her mate...but she's not the Tara we know and love" he looks up at meI look him over and almost want to blame him for all of this but it's really not his fault. "I wish I could say I hate her" and I almost do"No please don't say that" Lawrence begs "I'm going to fix this...I'll bring her back here and we'll all be friends again" he says and I wish that was possible but things can never be the sameI don't comment on it knowing that will never be the case "when are you leaving?" I ask himHe looks at me and sighs "my parents are telling me not to go...not to go after my mate" he shakes his head "but I have to. I'll leave tomorrow." He says and standsHe looks at me and sighs A tear slips past my cheek and I nod "I'll miss you" I wipe my faceHe looks at me in pain "please don't do that Claire" his thumb slides across my cheek to collect a