CLAIR I put the radio on full volume, singing along with it while I washed the dishes. Singing, though I wasn’t good at it, helped to relieve my stress, at least for a moment. The fact that I hadn’t seen Jake for the last two days after he left my room was technically stressing me out. So I tried to let go, even just for tonight. I almost dropped the plate in my hand when I saw Aaron leaning on the counter behind me when I was about to spin around to dance along with my music. "What the..." I glared at him before putting the plate down and wiping my hands with my apron. I turned off the radio and faced him again, huffing. "Don’t scare me like that." He shook his head, arms crossed on his chest. "I was actually talking to you, but apparently, the radio was on full blast and I just wasted a tremendous amount of saliva." I rolled my eyes and turned my back on him to continue with the dishes. "I have to bail out on you on your birthday, Clairy." I heard him talk, his voice remorsef

JAKE The day was almost over, and I hadn’t seen Clair yet. In two days, I will be heading off to Alpha Caspian’s territory and won’t be back for five days. The thought of not seeing her before I leave started to affect my state of mind. I was starting to become restless. I also just remembered today that her birthday would be on Monday, and if I hadn’t already confirmed the dates with Alpha Caspian, I would have adjusted the travel to another day. It would be too unprofessional if I canceled now. And because of this, Echo has been growling in my head the whole day and just wanted me to search for her. I would have if I could, but as much as I wanted, I had duties I needed to settle before my departure. And this was something my wolf couldn’t understand. It was like fighting off myself, and it was just giving me a full headache. I have been contemplating as well whether Clair’s distraction was a good or bad thing for me. If this girl could distract me and could hinder me from doin

How could a pure-Alpha blooded person turn his back on his people? I was sure he would be a great Alpha. Everybody told me how he could be greater than my grandfather. But then he never did. He threw it all away. That day, I begged him. I hugged him tightly to let him know I was not mad at him. That I still want him. He shoved me away and went inside his car without looking back. I should be mad and angry, but I wasn’t. I still wanted him. I wrote him letters. Tons. When I didn’t receive anything, I decided to write a letter addressed to her. I begged her. I hated her, but I asked her to come back. I promised her that I would be on my best behavior and that I would be the best son. I even told her that if she returned with my father and they had a son, I would give their son the Alpha post. I wanted my father back more than this Alpha shit. I waited, but the answer never came. I knew they got my letter because every time, the messenger would tell me he had personally handed it to t

CLAIR "You’re impossible! You don’t have to embarrass me like that! And yes, if that makes you happy. I put on this dress, so I can convince you to come with us! But now I get it. You don’t want to go! At least I tried!" I turned on my heel, ready to walk away when I felt his grip on my wrist. He pulled me around to face him, making my chest collide with his. I tilted my head up and met his dark blue eyes, which were dilating into full black. He leaned closer and whispered in my ear. "Convince me more." His breath ran over the skin of my neck, sending a warm sensation all over my body. Having him this close has suddenly put me and my wolf in a haze. His seductive voice sent shivers of pleasure direct to my core that I had to clamp my legs together to avoid anything from happening down there. I pulled my wrist from his grip without tearing my gaze off his face. My eyes focused on his lips, and before I could control myself, my hands had already found their way to cup his face, befo

CLAIR "Come on, let’s dance! We can’t just stand here and drink! Let loose!" Jenny swayed her body sexily and bumped my hips, urging me to make a move. "I know, but I want to dance with Jake!" I complained like a brat, before glancing in his direction. "He never dances, trust me! And the last thing you want is for Aaron to take you home once Jake starts dancing with you." She crossed her arms and rolled her eyes, before focusing her eyes on where my brother Aaron stood. "He’s talking to the bartender, but his eyes are on us, so don’t let him think you’re waiting for the Alpha." "Aaaargh! This is so unfair!" I huffed and grabbed my third glass of vodka, downing it in seconds while cursing Aaron. "Come, we’ll think of something to get Aaron’s attention away from you. For now, stop thinking about them and dance with me, birthday girl!" She grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the dance floor, shoving people along the way. I let Jenny drag me to the dance floor beside Chloe and Matt