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||Alpha Clayton||*Four Years Later*Havoc, my wolf was getting more restless as the days turned into months and months into years. My wolf and I still hadn't found our mate yet.And the waiting was becoming frustrating and depressing. I have been to most of the packs in thousands of miles outside the silver city but nothing.I was beginning to think my mate wasn't in the damn country or dead. Or maybe I wasn't given one or perhaps the goddess was punishing me for something my predecessors did.But then again, I was determined to find her even if she was hiding under the earth. Claire had also disappeared from the surface of the earth.I have hired five private investigators in the country and none of them seems to be getting anywhere with the search.If I wasn't an alpha and technically a prince, I would have made it my personal quest to track Claire down. I still get those goosebumps when I think about her.Sex was losing its desirability over the years. No matter how attractive my p
||Claire||“Mate!”“Mate!” we both froze.My wolf, Hazel chanted in my head prancing around happily. I was weak at the knee instantly, making me stumble back.I held the counter for support. Thankfully, I was not holding anything breakable. It would have shattered into pieces.Unfortunately, I bumped into the counter behind me not able to step further away.No! No! How is that possible? My brain ran a hundred miles per second. Headache set in and I could feel the pulse in my temple area beeping and pounding. I was left feeling groggy.The tittle-tattle in the shop commences around us and the waitress began their duties. Did I just imagine a pause in the shop?“Claire.” “Claire, are you alright?” Vivi's voice reverberated in the distance. It was as if I was floating in the water.At the exact same time, the handsome man appeared close to the counter and his face stretched out in a smile as he got over his shock.He moved forward as he whispered.“Hello,”“I-I-I need some...” a lump
||Claire||The next day business was slow at the shop during breakfast. We had a few customers coming in and little to do so I decided to do inventory and some cleaning behind the counter.“You good?” Vivi asked the tenth time when I stopped cleaning to glance at the door when I heard the doorbell went off.I nodded and went back to cleaning but I knew she wasn’t convinced and she wasn’t going to let it go …With everything going on, I was determined to have a calmer shift than yesterday no matter who decided to come knocking on my door. I cleaned the counter, rinsed the mugs, and started making a new set of coffee. I went back to the kitchen to prepare ingredients for the lunch rush even if it was hours away. I was lost in work until my body jerked alive.A small gasp escaped my lips at the shock of feelings that stirred inside me before his scent infiltrated my senses. But I dared not raise my eyes to look at him. Not after my reaction to him yesterday. His gaze was burning into my
||Claire||“ Can I at least take you on a date? We can start from there .”Huh! I wasn’t expecting that to be his next remark.“I said I need to sort out my feelings alone.” I frowned. “ A date with you is not being alone.” I gave a half smile.He shrugged. “You did not answer my question.”“I don't see the need to answer.” I voiced out.“I'm sorry. I have too much on my plate. Space is what I need.” I admitted.His face fell for a second and the guilt wanted me to take it all back. I felt like a selfish bitch but at the same time, I was scared to get into something I knew would not work.“Friends??” he asked.“Huh!”“Hey, all I’m asking is a chance to prove myself to you.” I gave him a skeptical look as he added.“Since you don't want to go on a date with me the least you can do for me is to be my friend.”“Seriously, you don't seem like the type to make friends.” I blurted out my observation.My bluntness surprised me. I found it easy to talk to him. I did not feel nervous and there
||Alpha Clayton||Calvin Sweet tooth pastries was the name of the shop the detective gave as her place of work so there was not much digging to do and I wasn't much of a stalker.I was a straightforward type of guy. Without wasting any time, I went straight into her shop. As soon as I stepped into her place of work, I scented her.My entire body seemed to be shackling at her proximity even before my eyes connected to her. She smelled like home. Soft sweet and fruity. A perfect mix of vanilla, amber scent, and something more greenery. It reminded me of an early morning walk through the garden in mid-spring and early summer.Her scent made me feel again. It felt like walking barefoot on the beach sand during summer, heading somewhere familiar yet exhilarating. Cold and warm at the same time. She was my mate, no second guessing there. Undoubtedly, she was made for me by the goddess and I couldn't be more happier.Mate! Mate! Mate! Havoc verified it, prancing and howling the word over
||Claire||“Good! Good boy. My baby is such a good boy. Isn’t he?.” I plugged Calvin’s nose as I washed him down with lukewarm water. He hated bathing and always threw tantrums when it was time for him to take his bath. But one way or the other I always have to get him into the bathtub. Bribing him with sweets or his all-time favorite drink, hot chocolate.His bathe was short. It was a little cold tonight for me to give him a long bath. Once Calvin settled in his bed, I gave him his hot chocolate drink and he gulped it down in a blink of an eye with a huge grin on his face. With Calvin in deep slumber, I had the longest warm shower in ages. Trying to wash away the memories of these last two days that had gripped my mind. I found my second chance mate, saw him, smelled him and he didn’t reject me on the spot. Hurry right?But what was worse was he ran away after I told him I have a four years old son. To me, his action tonight was close to rejection. However, I was not surprised at
||Alpha Clayton||She won't look at me. No matter how much I try to draw her attention, my mate will just not look my way... It was as if she did not feel the pull between us. Was the mating bond that weak?However, I believe she felt it to some extent. Her face turned red when I stared at her for too long and she became a little jumpy and on full alert when I was around her.Nonetheless, she had no problem being in my presence and she spoke freely to me as if I was her equal. Which I was. Besides my parents and friends, I had a formal relationship with the rest of the world and they all crumbled at my existence. Both humans and werewolves.But not her. She was different. Mostly I have to try hard to get people to ease up around me but in the end, they treated me as someone higher than them.It was exhausting because regardless of how hard I tried, all they saw was a prince. A royal, not someone they could vibe with. The whole alpha thing, the prince title, and my royal aura and blo
||Claire||“You are always in a fancy suit, I assume you are a businessman?”“You can say that.” Again he paused and studied me. His expression went from confusion to realization before giving me a knowing smile. He knew I was attempting to get information about himself out of him.“I am into building materials and real estate, and I work in one of the pack’s companies under the Wolke group.”“Good gracious… wow! So you work for the Alpha Prince.” I stated the obvious.“Or he is the Alpha Prince,“ Hazel muttered inside my head.“No, he can’t be the Prince, Hazel. Stop this crazy talk. We are nobody to be paired with the Prince and the moon goddess will not pair a mere rejected rogue and a single mom to the Prince of werewolves. That would be considered as an error or a mistake and we are done being a mistake to men. ““Relax, Claire. I was only joking. You are getting worked up about the Prince and all.” Hazel huffed and retreated into her place of rest.“Back to earth, little gem.” Cl
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