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
Claire's POV It's been a day since Lawrence's birthday and I've been locked in my room. My parents and Sister haven't bursted in with rage and hateful remarks so I'm sure Tara and Lawrence hasn't said what happened in the mind like. Not that I would know. I get up and start to do my usual school routine. I dress in casual attire, tired after this weekend. I wonder if either of them will be at school. Carmen has yet to give me any word on what's happening. I sigh and throw my silvered hair into a long ponytail. My eyes catch my reflection and I look over my face, as expected I'm almost completely healed, my face still has a red tint and is swollen slightly, my jaw still aches a little. But other than that I'm back to normal. I look away and grab my bag, reaching for the door.I gasp when my door flies open and almost hits me in the face. I jump back and look who barged in, Bervely."I can't fucking believe you, I swear you disgust me. Dad and mom are pissed, just wait" she sneers and
Claire's POVMy parents and Bervely are no where to be found and neither are their cars once we step out of the house. I'm relived they arn't here to see me walking out with the Beta and Alpha. Who knows what they would've had to say.I follow behind Bryat; Martin still has his hand securely on the small of my back. I can't help the blush that creeps up my neck. He starts to walk into Martin's house.... Kenneth old home. I stumble a little and can't help but stop. Martin looks down at me and after a minute he realises"if it makes you uncomfortable we can go somewhere else, I want you to be comfortable in your f-" he stops and clears his throat"never mind"I raise and eyebrow but shake my head"no, sorry I'll be fine" I assure him and he nods, still a little reluctantWe follow Bryat inside and I look around, last time I was in here I was cleaning out all there things...I shutter at the memory. It looks completely different, which helps. I'm surprised at the decor, it's nice, modern
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