(Doomed)

Claudia

Ma’am Petra finished dressing up for me, and we both walked out of my chamber. She helped me oil my messy hair and packed it in a clean bun. She didn't forget the curls and hairpins. She brought them from our packhouse.

I got to the living room, and I met Mother sitting on the couch. She was silent, and Alpha Everett stared at her.

“Claudia.” She called as soon as she saw me. She rushed to where I stood and embraced me. The scent of her frankincense oil filled my nostrils, and I inhaled it deeply. I closed my eyes and embraced her tighter. I missed everything about her.

“I missed you, Mother.”

“I missed you too, Child. How are you?” She disengaged and stared at me. She looked at my head, and her countenance changed. I could guess she saw the wound on my head.

I felt Alpha Everett’s gaze on us and this made me uncomfortable. I wanted to pour out my heart to her, but I couldn't do it in front of him.

“Let’s walk in the garden, Mother.”

She nodded and walked to the