“Don’t let me choose between the two of you, Claire. Because it will definitely not be you.” I gasped at his words and my chocolate brown eyes widened as I stared into his blue one. I whimpered. My throat runs dry. Five years…. Five fucking years Is this how it all ends? “Choose Alan! Choose! Because I am not sharing your fucking ass with a nasty home wrecker. “ my voice shifted coldly. The humming of my heart could be heard miles away but I was not backing down. “Fine! You asked for this. Don’t say I didn’t warn you….I, Alpha Alan Crawley of desert storm pack reject you, Claire Claver, and your pup as my mate and pup. From this day you are banned from entering my pack. “ My heart clenched. Pain rippled through me…. *** Claire Claver had a crush on the future alpha of her pack for most of her teen years. On her 18th birthday, she found out she was mated to Alan Crawley It was a dream come true when he made her his in every way possible. Five years later, when it was around the time for her Luna ceremony, she catches him buried inside a woman, his so-called cousin, Olivia. All hope was lost for Claire, but little did she know that a powerful Lycan was searching for her after he caught a sniff of her scent would Claire find happiness again? Read on to find out.
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It was 2023 and people still act like the mating bond was some sort of crowning achievement for women. That is the trap I fell into when I met my fated mate Alan Crawley five years ago.Alan Crawley was the alpha of the desert storm pack. I, along with every unmated she-wolf in the pack was head over heels in love with him. Since I was little.But not every she-wolf felt deeply in love with him as I did.It all began with me stealing glances at him in the school's dining hall, in the hallway, and during pack meetings till I accidentally bumped into him at the school’s gym during PE.Not that we ever talked but when his bright blue eyes met my brown one, I fell head over heels in love with him. Instantly!It was like he was the magnet and I was a steel, he was drawing to himself.Alan Crawley consumed my thought or maybe he became my obsession. I tried to stay away from him but all my actions proved to be futile.My thoughts and dreams stopped at nothing to fantasize about the future Alpha.He became my greatest obsession.However, he never noticed me. Never glanced my way. He was like the king and I, a servant. We were in the same pack but worlds apart.He was out of my league.Alan dated the best girls in school. The kind of girl who had the perfect hair, the perfect nails, and the gorgeous dress.That was until my eighteenth birthday. It was autumn. A few weeks before my graduation.I was on my way to the pack house to get some chocolate from the main kitchen since we didn't have any at home.It was my birthday and my mom wanted to make chocolate pancakes for breakfast.Getting to the entrance of the pack house, I scented something appetizing. It smelled mouthwatering like banana cake. Thinking the pack's omegas were making a banana cake for breakfast, I twisted the door open, bumping into a hard rock.Raising my head, I realized the hard rock was none other than the future Alpha, Alan Crawley.My throat dried up and I swallowed hard. He was in a black singlet that threw his firm muscles in display and ash sweatpants. His blonde hair was wet and curly making him more attractive.Electricity rushed through my blood down to my honey pot and I felt wet instantly as the smell of my arousal leaked out.Alan's hazel eyes flickered to midnight black and a deep growl tore from his throat.“Mine!”“Mine!”A kaleidoscope of butterflies erupted from my nerves in response to his growl. My entire body buzzed as shock rooted me on the spot.I couldn't believe it!I, the daughter of a pack warrior and a housewife, was mated to an alpha.Surprising and so unreal.I must have saved the moon goddess in my previous life!For the first time in a long time, I saw hope. My dreams and prayers were all coming through.Everything I had wished for that I never dared to whisper was about to come true.My ridiculous fantasies were getting real.That day Alan made me his in a way I never thought was possible.I, the invisible girl in school became the future Alpha’s girl. From that moment, Alan became my world.Nonetheless, there was a problem. The pack and Alan’s family did not accept me wholeheartedly.I was chubby. However, ‘Petite’ was a funny way to call fat girls in the pack. I should know because I used to be one.Being fat was not acceptable for a luna according to Alan Crawley. He never once made me ashamed but he never made me feel special either.It was uncommon for a werewolf to be fat. So to the pack, I was abnormal. A freak even. But no one said it to my face which I appreciated very much.Days after officially meeting his family, Alan's mother, Luna Alice took me to the pack's nutritionist and I was put on a strict diet.I was not allowed to eat any of my favorite food; meat, cheese, vanilla cake, or any dessert with cholesterol or foods with high calories.The only thing I ate for three straight years was just grass AKA vegetables. I was forced to become a vegetarian.With intensive training and ‘good nutrition’ as they call it, I finally reduced drastically to the weight acceptable to the Crawleys.My opinions and views on the subject did not matter to them. I became a robot for the sake of love.I abandoned myself. My interest, just for my mate. Through it all, I remained devoted and silent and when I finally thought the time had come for Alan to make me his Luna, Luna Alice was against it.Her reason being that I was not ready. And I needed to train in table setting, hosting guests and parties.Lame right?However, that was the only and main duty of a luna apart from childbirth. At least according to them.Luna's are not included in major decision making... His mother once stated.Alan did not push. He totally agreed with his dearest mother.I spent 5 years navigating my way to become the Luna. I endured all the hate from the pack and the girls my mate once dated.Alan did not see my suffering. The Crawleys did not see that. They were blind to my sacrifice and suffering in their home.It was a little over five years now. Things between Alan and I were still not too perfect. Years could not do the trick.But I still couldn't believe the man was mine. All mine!We were busy with our duties and little time to spend together. During this time all we do was to fuck….Alan was the alpha now. He was managing both the pack and businesses owned by the pack.While I was busy learninghow to become the perfect Luna for the pack. I was still the Luna in training as Alice Crawley was the acting Luna.Nevertheless, I still stood by Alan's side giving him all the support he needed to lead the pack.Although he was mine, my obsession with him never stopped. I steal glances at him whenever he was in my line of sight. Longing for him. The only difference was now he returned to those stares with some intensity.“ WRONG! WRONG!” I flinched at the tone of the voice. “ The knife is supposed to be on the right. You should know this, Claire.” Luna Alice scolded, glaring at me as if I have killed her favorite cat.Though my relationship with Alan has changed a little, over the years, Luna Alice hasn't.She still treated me like I was the dumb eighteen years old, Claire, Who knew a little about the world.My Luna lessons consisted of memorizing the names of alphas and their lunas. And faces of all the high-ranking officials in the werewolf community.The chief lesson of all was party planning and I was failing in the nonsense degree. That was my weakness.Honestly, I was good with brain work and I was not much into parties. Luna Alice took every opportunity she got to rub my weakness in my face.“Sorry, Luna. I will try again if you would let me.” I murmured catching her glare.“Try again. This is your last chance. I am tired of teaching you the steps over and over again. If you fail this time, I am done with you.” she shrieked.I nodded silently...“Luna,” Dean, Alan’s Gamma came into the kitchen and bowed. “ Olivia is here. She is asking for you.”Luna Alice squealed. “Wow, that is fantastic.”She chuckled and that was the first genuine smile I have seen on her face since I came to live in the pack house.“ Don't you dare think of leaving, Claire. Finish with the setup. Try until you get it right. “ she glance at me and I nodded.“Will surely do, Luna.” I smiled at her as she turned and left.“ Can I help? “ Dean asked rubbing his neck sheepishly. He looked slightly worried and the sadness in his eyes seemed to be directed towards me…Was it because I couldn’t get the setup? Or was it something else???I did not dwell on my thoughts for long. Smiling, I muttered.“ Only if you know a thing or two about setup,”“ Sure. I have a few tricks on the tip of my fingers. If you would like to see.” He said, taking the tray of silverware from the table.“Thanks,” I muttered and changed the position of the knife from the left of the plate to the right.“These things can be torture. Isn’t it?”“Tell me about it, Dean.” I groaned. “ I can brainstorm every single thing about the pack history than to do this.”“ I couldn’t agree more, genius.” Dean teased.I giggled.“ Do you know why Olivia is here to see the Luna?” I asked Dean curious.Olivia was Alan’s distant cousin. Alan said she is the daughter of the Alpha of the Blue Moon pack. Their pack was far north and miles away from our pack.And I believe that was why I never heard about her until Alan brought her to our pack for a visit six months ago.“I don’t know, Claire. I never asked. All I did was to follow her request to see the Luna.”I nodded. I was more curious than ever. As my mind threw me away from reality. Dread and a strange feeling I couldn’t put my hands on, settled in the pit of my stomach.“Claire, I believe you have already met Olivia.” Luna Alice stood in the hallway. Her eyes clouded with admiration.A moment after her statement, Olivia strolled in with elegance and aura as if she owned the place.She looked perfect. More beautiful than the day we met. I became a little jealous of her looks and perfection.“Dean…” she slurred and smiled at the pack's gamma before she looked down at the setup.Her lips pulled back and her teeth glazed softly on her lips. While my hair was brown and dull, hers was naturally red. Brushed perfectly behind her back.She looked like royalty. Tall and confident in her black bodycon dress. That revealed her cleavage and pale thighs. Her red stilettos showed off her long legs.“Nice to see you again, Claire. It’s been long. I hope you’re in good health.” She smiled at me. But I couldn’t shake off the strange dark vibes, I was getting from her.“Good to see you too, Olivia. I am well. Alan treats me like a queen.” I forced a smile through the cold feeling emitting from her pores.“Great!”“What brings you here? You are far away from home, Olivia” My lips formed a thin line.” Or perhaps you are here to witness my Luna ceremony,” I asked.Olivia's smile flattered for a split second and the bright smile she had on her face when she walked in was replaced with a tight lip one as her eyes rakes over my body.“Claire!” Luna Alice exclaimed and wrapped one arm around Olivia.” Olivia doesn't need a reason to visit Alan and me. She is always welcome here and your Luna ceremony won't happen until you learn how to set a damn table.” she roared.Olivia's smile returned at her words. I swallowed down. I felt a little embarrassed. Luna Alice didn't hesitate to come to her rescue. She never did that for me. Not even when my potential and capabilities of being a Luna were called to question.I pulled some of my unruly brown hair behind my ear. Fighting to keep my emotions down and not allowing it to show on my face.I felt so small compared to Olivia. I felt insignificant and that was the worst emotion there is.Self-doubt and low self-esteem were not something I would wish for my worst enemy. It breaks the spirit and soul.“No need to go all tigress on me, Luna. It was an innocent question. I was curious to know why she is visiting since is so unusual of her.” I chuckled.“Come with me Livi. Alan would be happy to see you. He has been talking all about you for weeks.” Luna Alice started dragging Olivia with her.I didn't want to make any other meaning to her words. Alan and Olivia are cousins. I kept repeating this to myself to stop my mind from looking more into it. And making different interpretations.“And oh... Claire, your dessert spoon and fork are mixed up.” Olivia giggled. “ It was nice seeing you,” she screamed before exiting the door.I tore my eyes from the door to the setting. I groaned and fell back in my chair.Claire’s POV “Claire??” Clayton's voice called out to me, but it sounded distant, muffled, as if I was detached from reality. I was physically present, yet felt disconnected from my own body, numbly watching as the place that had brought me so much joy and pride was consumed by flames.Everything was destroyed, nothing was left. In fact my heart and soul got burned with it. The memory was vivid in my mind, as if it had happened just yesterday when the previous owner confiding in Vivi, Eva, and me about her desire to sell the place. I had seen the potential and enthusiastically suggested we seize the opportunity, and the girls had agreed. The thrill of purchasing the shop still lingered, but now, in the wake of the fire, our excitement had turned to devastation.The thought made me so angry. I felt myself burning. I was freaky hot. The burning sensation was not from the fire but from something deep inside me.“Claire, can you hear me?” Clayton’s panicking voice reached my ears
Clayton's POVPulling up at the rogue town, a fire truck was a few meters away from the shop. The city policemen had secured the scene and hauling the rogues gathered away from the shop for the firefighters to do their job properly.Bredon’s car was parked some distance away and as we got out of the car, Claire rushed towards the fire with tears streaming down her face. She quickly embrace a crying Vivi as they mourned their loss together.She sprinted towards the inferno, her face etched with panic. I quickly grabbed her, holding her back just in time. The shop was already half-consumed by the flames, which were bursting out of the window with intense heat that could be felt from afar.I scanned the area and spotted Chief of police known as Big D, he is also my head warrior, and waved him over.“Alpha.” He gave a slight bow and turned to my mate. “ Luna I am so sorry about your shop.” Claire nodded her head ones.“Was everyone in the shop accounted for?”“Yes, Alpha, thanks to the f
Claire's POVI quickly handed the shopping bags to the omegas and strode through the house in search of my mate and son.“Mommy you are back!”A happy bubbling Calvin wrapped his arms around my waist hugging me.“Did you have a great time with daddy?” I asked about his day, running my fingers through his hair.“Yes mommy, you wouldn't believe where dad took me today.”He said, all happy, bouncing on his feet. My Calvin was full of energy and that made me smile.“Tell me all about it, baby.” I perked him on the cheeks.“We went ice skating today.” His cheeks flushed from the cold air. “Dad said I am a natural, mom, and he helped me with roller skate too. Did you know that there is a special way to step on the ice?”“No, I didn’t know that.” I exclaimed dramatically.“Yes, I moved around dancing, round, and round and round, and running with dad. That was so great.” He beamed with pride.“Sound interesting”“Yes it was. He told me all the cool stories about skating. We even had a ho
Claire’s POV “How is it going, Claire?”Vivi clinked her tongue knowing damn well how I hated shopping and I didn’t miss the laughter in her voice.“If one more person asks about my well-being, I will run away from this place without looking back. I promise.” I threatened pouting and the two ladies giggled at my displeasure.“You should at least pretend you are enjoying our company, Claire.” Val barked a laugh.“I am, “ I replied sarcastically. “ I’m just frustrated. It’s hot in here and we can’t find a good gown in any of the shops we visited. Can’t we buy it online?”“Hell no!” Vivi exclaimed.” Even if we could, we wouldn’t.” She stated flatly.Val nodded in approval. “We want to see all our options and choose the best. We can’t do that online.”“Well said, sister. Well said.” Vivi cooed and the two high five.“When did you two start ganging up against me.” I frowned and walked briskly into the next shop.The girls and I entered the mall early hours of the morning after we
||Clayton|| Waking up to my mate was the most beautiful feeling ever. Claire’s head was resting on my chest and her light, slowed breathing and heartbeat, meant she was still sleeping. Her heat had settled and I felt I could breathe once again. I hated to see her in pain and unable to do anything but I guess heat was a vital process that every she-wolf or she-Lycan has to go through. It was early hours in the morning and I was smiling uncontrollably just thinking about how our bodies mangled and fitted together last night. It was unlike anything. I can't seem to compare the nights I spent with Claire. Each night was special in its own way and conveyed a different kind of feeling. I wanted to serve her breakfast in bed so I slowly untangled our bodies, trying my best not to wake her. She stirred a little and didn't wake up. I threw on some joggers and a black singlet. I headed down to find out that my Omega had already prepared breakfast for us. I quickly looked through the kitchen
||Clayton|| A few minutes after her transformation. Her scent exacerbated and her heat took over. Another moan echoed through the room and this time Claire’s need whacked me so hard that I nearly stumbled back….. Holy shit! The scent of her heat smashed into my nostrils in tenfolds. I stood on my ground so as not to trip over. My head moved from side to side and sweat beads on my forehead as I tried to remain focused. “Clayton, “ her voice crooked. “ I don't know what is happening to me. I feel so hot all over.” Her voice was enough for me to gather all the strength I needed to move to her. I rushed to my mate’s side and towed her into my lap. My hands burned when I touched her bare skin. She was hot again. This time her body was overheating and I needed to act fast. Claire has been in enough pain already and this pain was nothing like the normal fire. No… not at all. This kind begins from the inside and spreads like wildfire to the outside causing the skin to turn red. I froze
||Clayton|| I was on the phone with one of the contractors in my company trying to allocate resources for the new rogue school to be built for the community. When I heard a loud cry. At first I thought it was from Claire but when nothing followed I began to think that it was a happy cry since she was downstairs partying with her lady friends. But when I heard Val screaming for me to come down, I knew something had happened to my mate and the cry from her wasn't a normal one. With my heart in my throat, I raced downstairs to find my mate on the ground, whimpering in agony. “What happened to her?” I shrieked. My eyes widened and I moved to rush to her side when realization drawn on me. “She is in heat.” I was hit with great waves of her strong scent at the same time Roxanne replied. I paused mid way. I had never had to face a force so strong before. I knew it wasn't just heat. Hell No! This couldn't be what I thought it was. She couldn't possibly be transforming. “Fucking shit!!!
|| Clayton|| Bredon was at his brightest all through training this afternoon. He was usually only this happy when he was screwing with one of his one-night stands, but not today. I was happy that he had finally found his mate, and gotten what the rest of us had, even though he couldn’t go for a second without telling us how great Vivi was. . "What made you think she would accept you? Weren’t you scared? And have you met your daughter yet? Aren’t you afraid she won’t like you?" I asked while pushing through sit-ups. "She's my goddess gift, so she has to be like me in a way, right?” he sat on the ground crossing his legs underneath him. “Simple, I just showed her the real me and left the decision for her to make. I figured she'd likely want the same thing, we were all chasing after; love and it turned out I was right, after all. “ "So, she's completely impassive with being the royal Beta female of the pack and living with thousands of Lycan? She accepted it, just like that?"Casey e
||Claire||Clayton told me that Trixie and Vivian were staying in the apartment just below us and I made it a point to visit them in the morning to find out how they were doing.When morning arrived, Clayton, Calvin, and I took a short trip to the next floor. I knew Calvin also wanted to check up on his friend.We rode the elevator and the door dinged, opening to the floor.“I am going to leave shortly. I need to sign some papers in the office…” Clayton’s words caught in his throat as we saw something we were not supposed to see when the elevator door opened.I quickly covered Calvin's eyes with my hand to save him from horrifying nightmares. I knew the image of Bredon sucking the life out of Vivian will haunt me for the rest of my life.Bredon had Vivian pinned against the door with her feet off the ground and wrapped around him. Their hands were running around each other. They practically wanted to undress and fuck each other right there.“Hmm…” Clayton cleared his throat loudly and
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