Chapter sixty

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