Claire's POV"Please change Claire" my Mother complains as I just sit down at the bar and she stirs the pot of sauce hurriedly"What's wrong with my outfit?" I ask looking down at my clothesI'm wearing a loose stripped T-shirt and tight skinny jeans"look at yourself, you could look a little nicer since your alpha's coming. You need to make a good second impression""I think we're past second impressions" I say quietly"What does that mean?" My Mother snips, pouring the noodles into a strainer by the sinkHer hair is already straightened, the blonde color shinning under the light. Natural red lips, like mine, are glossed and her cheeks blushed. Her hazel eyes, even though they are looking angrily at me, are sparking with long lashes surrounding them. She's wearing a dark blue dress, shorter than the one she wore when the alpha came. It's pretty with long sleeves and interesting cut outs around the neck."Nothing, sorry, I'll change" I jump off the stool and walk around the corner to
Claire's POV "Are you afraid of me?" he asks but more demands I wince at the question"no alpha" I tell him, fear and excitement battle in my chest and mind"I told you not to lie to me" he says softer but still harsh"I'm sorry alp-""Martin" he says and I meet his eye "don't call me Alpha, at least while we're alone...for now" he says and I nod slowly, confusion being the main thing I feel when he speaks"Now I'll ask you again" his voice is a whisper now and his head moves lower to me"do you fear me?"I place my hands by the wall to keep me from touching his hair and look up into his eyes"you intimidate me" I tell him, which is trueHe smirks a little"what's so intimidating?" He asksMy grey eyes widen and I search his face, I raise an eyebrow and tilt my head"everything about you" I spit out before I have time to think5He frowns at my words and a second later backs away from me, at first I think it's because of me so I begin to apologise but then I hear the door open. Bever
Claire's POV It's finally Friday, no hell tomorrow. It's been two days since the dinner and I haven't seen the alpha since nor have I run. Lawrence's barely talked to me too, it's definitely not like him, maybe today I'll ask what his deal is.I step out of the bathroom, throwing my silver waves into a messy ponytail. I pull my bag over my shoulder and step down the stairs quickly, hoping Beverly will be nice enough to give me a ride. I grab an apple and bite into it while stepping out the front door to the driveway.I see Beverly's car pulling out. A boy, more like man, is bent over in the window of her car. I tilt my head and walk slowly out to them, hoping this isn't one of her 'boyfriends' who she has 'relations' with. I know if I interrupt she'll be pissed. I guess I can text Logan and ask for a ride.Before I reach them though I see her nod with a frown and look up at me, her eyebrows crease and she speeds into the road, heading in the direction of school. The man she was talki
Claire's POVBy sixth period I'm exhausted. For some reason everyone wants to know why I got a ride to school from the Beta but it's a simple answer. A simple answer I don't understand but they don't know that. That's what the rumours are all about, saying I'm trying to seduce him or I paid him to give me a ride, but my favourite one is I'm trying to steal Bryat away from his mate because I'm so desperate and no other guy will go out with...like that's even possible. Bryat's attractive and all but I'm not a monster, I have no jealousy over him and his mate.The rumours are pretty ridiculous if you ask me, oh wait no one's asking me they're just making up things. I sigh and listen as much as possible to my teacher, he's a hairy old man who's apart of our pack.He tells us to turn our textbooks to page 483 and the sound of flipping pages and chatting fills the room."Tonights homework with be discussing anatomy of the human body, everyone knows-" he cuts himself off and his bushy eyebro
Claire's POV I wake up to a dark room, looking around I see my closed curtains hiding the morning sun. I'm still in my clothes from yesterday and my eyes are puffy from tears. I guess I got up from the wall at some point and laid across my bed. I sigh, turning over and bring my hands up to my pillow. My moon shaped birthmark catches my eye, for a wolf to have a moon shaped birthmark you would think I'd be a better werewolf.I slowly stand and push my messy and knotted silver hair out of my face. Hesitantly I move to my large window and peak out, the bright sunlight making me blink rapidly. When my eyes adjust I peak across the yard into the alphas room, dark curtains are pulled and hiding the rest of his room from me.I frown remembering everything from yesterday, the thought making my heart sink into my stomach. I throw the curtains open, the light flooding the room as I step away. I lean against the wall and sigh, trying to figure out how to go about this day.My eyes widen in real
Claire's POV My Mother bursts out in tears, this is only the second time I've seen her cry for them. Usually I would say she's acting but for her brother she wouldn't, she hides her sadness from us. I wonder if she would cry for me. My dad holds her and Beverly runs her hands through her hair and sighs."Thank you Sonia, that's good to know" he says clutching to his mate, at least I know they love each other. For some reason seeing them love each other makes me feel a little better knowing I came from that, even if they probably wish I didn't. "I'll walk you out" I tell her and smiles softlyI walk her to the door and she nods "I'm really sorry this happened to you and your family" she says and opens the door, cool air breezing through the opening "but the new alpha seems very kind, a little standoffish and quiet but loyal and strong, he'll be a good alpha" she says and I don't know how to respond"Yes of course" I nod and she smiles and waves, closing the door behind herI turn to
Claire's POV I sigh and let Tara drag me, her being unusually cheerful"oh no!" I say realising something "I forgot his present at my house!" I frown and turn back"We can get it later, come on" she doesn't even stop "it's not like you to forget things" she tells me and I nod"Sonia came to my house this morning, she-" I cut myself off, trying to keep calmShe finally does pause and turn to me "what did she say?" She asks, darkly lined blue eyes concerned"There autopsy came up normal but she's sending off there blood to a place more advanced just to be sure" I tell her and she frowns looking away "It'll be ok, it was just a freak accident" she says and I shrug"I guess" she hugs me lightly and then smiles, I do the same2She turns and pulls me along, I follow. We end up on Lawrence's parents door step, Tara smiles wide and knocks on the door. His Mother, Carmene, answers the door "hi Tara, Claire how are you two?" She asks"Great" Tara answers for us and I nod, smiling politely
Claire's POVAfter the front door closes Carmen comes over to me, she scoops me up in an unexpected hug and leads me to the bathroom. Even though my wounds will heal by tomorrow she still cleans my busted lip and small cut on my eyebrow. When I look in the mirror I instantly look away, the person before me being someone I do not know. One eyes is already black and the other a blueish purple. My cheeks are red and swollen as well."Thank you for this Carmen" I say softly as she sweeps the cloth across my still slightly bleeding lip"You're welcome darling, I don't really know what all happened....I'm so sorry Tara did this to you and I don't know what was going through my sons brain saying all that's stuff about you right in front of his new found mate" she shakes her head, green eyes confused and disappointed "I just hope all of you can get passed this. Friendships should never be lost over a boy" she continues to frown"We'll see" I say sadly and step away from her"thanks again, I'm