Claire's POV:As I lay there, alone in the bed, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness wash over me. It wasn't just the physical pain that came with the rough sex that Nathan and I had just engaged in, it was the way he had left me there afterwards. No goodbyes, no apologies, just a sudden departure that left me feeling empty and alone.I slowly got up, feeling a sense of sadness and regret. I quickly got dressed and left the room, not wanting to be alone in there any longer. As I walked out, I couldn't help but wonder why I had even gone through with it. Was it just to please Nathan, or was it something else entirely?Lost in my thoughts, I was walking down the hallway when I bumped into Velma. The sound of her laughter echoed down the hallway, causing my heart to sink even further. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed and ashamed, as if she somehow knew what had just happened between Nathan and me.But Velma just kept laughing, as if she found my discomfort amusing. It was then

Nathan's PovI seethed with anger as I stormed into Harrison's room. The betrayal I felt was overwhelming, and I didn't wait for Harrison to say a word before I landed a punch on my face. The force of the blow sent Harrison reeling backwards, stumbling against the wall.Harrison looked up at me, my face contorted in pain, but I refused to back down. I had always been a fierce Alpha, and I was not one to take such insults lightly. The two of us began to fight, throwing punches and kicks as we struggled for dominance. But no matter how hard I fought, Harrison refused to touch me my alpha, which only made me even more enraged.As we battled, my mind raced with thoughts of Claire. I couldn't believe that she would choose Harrison over me. I had done everything for her, given her everything she could ever want, and yet she still chose someone else. It was a blow to my pride, and I couldn't help but feel like a failure.But I refused to let my anger consume me. I knew I needed to regain con

Nathan's POV: I didn't know why Claire was searching for me, but the fact that she was enough to make me feel a sense of joy. I had been thinking about her non-stop since our encounter in the garden, and I couldn't help but wonder if she felt the same way about me. As soon as I heard that she was looking for me, I didn't hesitate to take her to my room. I didn't care about anyone who might have been watching us or what they might have thought. All I wanted was to be alone with her, to be with her and inside her. As we walked to my room, I could feel my heart racing with anticipation. I couldn't help but wonder why Claire wanted to talk to me about, and I hoped it was something good. When we arrived at my room, I didn't waste any time. I closed the door behind us and turned to face her. "So, what brings you here?" I asked, trying to sound casual. Claire looked up at me, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions. "I...I don't know," she stammered, looking away. I could sense that ther

Claire's heart raced as she slipped out of Nathan's bed, careful not to wake him. She felt a mixture of relief and guilt wash over her as she tiptoed towards the door. She knew what she had done with Nathan was wrong, but a part of her couldn't help but be drawn to him. Despite his harsh words and rough treatment of her, she found herself inexplicably attracted to him. But her moment of quiet reflection was shattered as she suddenly heard a voice behind her. "Claire, what are you doing here?" It was Harrison, Nathan's second in command and one of her closest friends. Claire's heart skipped a beat as she turned around to face him. She felt exposed and vulnerable, knowing that Harrison could easily guess what had happened between her and Nathan. "I...I just needed some air," she stuttered, hoping to come up with a convincing lie. Claire's heart sank as she saw Harrison's expression change from surprise to hurt and anger. "Harrison, it's not what it looks like," she tried to explain as

The window to his left was slightly ajar, letting in a gentle breeze that rustled the papers on his desk and carried with it the sweet scent of blooming flowers from the garden outside. Alpha Nathan closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath of the fresh air, hoping it would clear his mind. But instead, it only intensified his longing for Claire. He remembered the first time he had seen her, how her beauty had taken his breath away. Her long, curly hair had shone like gold in the sunlight, and her eyes had sparkled like the stars in the night sky. He had known then that she was his mate, but he had also known that she was off-limits. She was the daughter of his enemy, the man who had killed his father, and he couldn't allow himself to fall for her. But the moon goddess had other plans, and she had bound them together with the mate bond, a connection that was stronger than anything Alpha Nathan had ever felt before. It had been a constant struggle to resist his desire for her, to keep