Alexander sat in his office, deep in thought. He had sent Aiden to watch Isabelle, because he suspected something was off about her behavior. Aiden entered the room, a look of confusion on his face. "I watched her like you asked, but I didn't see anything out of the ordinary," he said, his voice laced with uncertainty.Alexander's brow furrowed. He had been certain that Isabelle was up to something, but if Aiden hadn't seen anything, then maybe he was wrong. "Are you sure?" Alexander asked, a hint of frustration creeping into his voice.Aiden nodded, looking unsure of himself. "I'm positive. She just went about her day as usual."Alexander let out a sigh, leaning back in his chair. He had been hoping to get some answers from Aiden's surveillance, but it seemed like Isabelle was more cunning than he had thought. He ran a hand through his hair, trying to think of his next move.The room was quiet for a moment, the only sound the soft hum of the air conditioning. Alexander's office was
Alexander's heart was pounding as he opened the door to his room. He had been away from his mate Claire for too long and the thought of finally seeing her again made him giddy with anticipation. As he stepped inside, he took in the sight of the room with a look of longing. He had missed Claire so much, but he knew that there was a lot that needed to be done.The room was dimly lit, the only source of light coming from the flickering candles that dotted the room. The air was heavy with the scent of fresh lavender and he could hear the sound of soft music playing in the background. The bed was made, with crisp white sheets and fluffy pillows that beckoned to him.But it was Claire that he had come for. He turned around and saw her sitting on the couch, her head bent over a book. She was so engrossed in what she was reading that she didn't notice him enter the room. Alexander took a moment to admire her, taking in every detail of her delicate features, from the soft curls of her white
Alexander wrapped his arms around Claire's waist, pulling her close as they lay on the soft, inviting bed.As she drew closer, Alexander wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her in close until their bodies were pressed together. Claire felt his strong arms around her, his warmth enveloping her, and she couldn't help but melt into his embrace.Their bodies pressed together, their hearts beating in sync as they gazed deeply into each other's eyes. The room was dimly lit, the only source of light coming from the moon shining through the window.They had been together for weeks, but Alexander still felt a thrill every time he held her like this. It was as if they were the only two people in the world, lost in their own private paradise. He trailed his fingers up and down her spine, reveling in the softness of her skin.Claire tilted her head up to look at him, her eyes shining with love. He leaned down to capture her lips in a tender kiss, his heart overflowing with emotion. As
"I can't believe how much you've grown, Susan," Abigail said, smiling warmly at her daughter. "You've turned into such a beautiful young woman."Susan rolled her eyes at her mother's compliments. She was used to hearing them from men, not her mother. "Yeah, well, I did have good genes to work with."Abigail chuckled softly. "I see some things haven't changed.""It's so good to have you here, Susan," Abigail said, placing her hand over Susan's. "I've missed you so much."Susan smiled, a little embarrassed. "I've missed you too, Mom. I'm sorry I haven't kept in touch over the years. I was just so caught up in my own life."Susan had left her pack when she was barely eighteen. She was this type of stubborn teenager who believed she was always right. She got into quarrels so often with her mother that she was determined to leave her.I'm their family, they have a tradition. And it was partly because of the tradition Susan had run away from home after getting into a heated argument with he
Isabelle worked to and fro her room. She didn't know how to approach Claire especially now that Alexander was wary of her. She didn't know what to do as she cracked her brain.She tried coming up with a plan but she came up blank. She did not want to be caught by Alexander. The punishment would be severe.She still haven't recovered from the pain and torture she went through in the dungeon after her fight with Claire.Alexander had stuck to his words and punished her. She could not believe he would throw away their years of friendship just for a woman.She boiled in anger as thought came to her.She could not trust her maid again. The plans she had with her maid some days before were all futile. Alexander was watching her like a hawk now. A small knock on her door brought her out of her thoughts.She looked towards the door expecting whoever had knocked to come in but no one was coming in. "Come in." She said impatiently.Her maid walked into the room timidly as she looked at her wi
Alexander, Claire, Aiden, and Nicklaus were having dinner in the dining room. They were having a lot of fun as there were lots of dishes on the table for them to choose from."Is that a mark I see on your neck?" Aiden asked loudly which drew the attention of Nicklaus. "Of course not. It's a bite." Claire rolled her eyes playfully."Ohh." Aiden stifled a giggle. "I have been wondering when you guys will finally … you know?" He wiggled his eyebrows at her."Stop it.' She blushed as she used her flowing white hair to cover the mark.She was putting on a low-cropped -neck shirt that showed the mark. She had completely forgotten about it and was only known when Aiden drew her attention to it.Alexander butt in. "You're only being jealous." Aiden laughed as he used his hands to cover his mouth from the glares he was getting from Aiden. "It's the truth. Don't give me that look. I bet you have no idea how the mate bond works."Aiden sent a glare Austin's way, his girl clattering on the plat
Susan sat cross-legged on the floor, her eyes fixed on Claire. "Okay, now focus on the flame," she said, gesturing towards the candle in front of them.Claire looked at the candle and frowned, "I don't know how to do this."She had never done something like this and seeing the candle before her eyes brought fear into her.Abigail, who was sitting next to Susan, smiled reassuringly. "It takes time, dear. You'll get the hang of it."She had a very kind smile which helped ease the fear that was going through Claire.Susan nodded in agreement. "Just keep practicing. You have the power within you, you just need to learn how to control it."For the first time since Claire had met Susan, she spoke with a voice that had a clear intention.Claire took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She focused on the flame, imagining it getting bigger and brighter. Suddenly, the flame flickered and went out.She groaned out loud. She did not think she could do it. It was basically impossible.They had been
Kendrick strode into Darian's home, his eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. "We need to talk," he said, his voice low and menacing.When he had tried to reach Darian the other day, he was interrupted by something from the coven and since then, he had not been able to tell him what was on his mind.He looked into the house and found no one. It was quiet like a graveyard.He knew where else he would be! His office.And true to his thoughts, he was in his office with a stack of paper in his right hand, and a cup of coffee in his left.Darian looked up from his desk, his expression guarded. He knew that when Kendrick came calling, it was usually bad news.Darian was shocked to have seen Kendrick storming into his house. It was not unseen but whenever he came, he was never in that kind of mood.What would have caused such a thing?Knowing Kendrick, he knew it was something important.Soon enough, his look of shock turned into something neutral."What is it?" he asked, his voice carefully