Chapter twenty nine

Alexander waited anxiously at the head of the table, tapping his leg against the other under the table.

His mind was preoccupied with Claire. She ought to be here fifteen minutes ago. But he still can't find her.

He watched Aiden laugh at what Nicklaus said with a bored expression on his face as pushed his food around his plate lazily.

He checked the time for the millionth time as his patience grew thin.

His Gamma had returned from the mission he was sent to and was sitting beside Mia, his arm draped across her chair.

Claire paused outside the door. She could hear chatter from inside. She took deep breaths to calm her raging nerves.

Pushing open the door, she stepped into the living room which quietened down. The door made loud creaking sounds in contrast to the silent room.

She could feel different gazes on her, especially one that burned into her; Alexander.

She walked with her head up high towards the empty seat by Alexander's side, his eyes never leaving her once.

She squirmed