CLAIR I forced my eyes open as soon as I heard my alarm ringing and stared at the ceiling for a while before reaching out to my side table to shut it down. I then made my way to my bathroom to prepare for the day, splashing water over my face to wake me up first before doing my usual morning routine. Like any other day, I need to be on the training ground to work my ass off. Aside from learning things, I enjoyed the perks of having a fit figure and a healthier body because of these workouts. I didn’t get too tired easily, and my senses were enhanced. I dashed out of my room, wearing a black sports bra and tight sports leggings that fit perfectly around my legs and hips. My hair was pulled up into a high ponytail, making it easier for me to move around, and Jake said once that it does show off my cheekbones pretty well. Not that Jake came often, but he did from time to time, and I just wanted to be eye candy when he did. I knew he was still fighting off the mate bond, but maybe a li

CLAIR I let Rain take over and take us wherever she wanted to go. She was in pain as I was, but she could hold us better while we ran, so I just let go and let my heart cry while Rain took over. A loud snarling sound came in front of us, halting Rain abruptly, making her stagger backward and fall on her back. Echo. He was standing in front of us. I looked at his wolf and bared my teeth, letting out a growl before I jumped and slammed into him with all the force that I could muster. Echo didn’t even budge at all and didn’t do anything to dodge my attack. He just stood there like a wall. I stepped back before springing forward to slam my body into him again, accompanied by my angry growls. But still, nothing worked. He didn’t move an inch. Once more, I stepped back and gave him a threatening growl. He lowered his head to the ground, his snout touching the earth as if in submission. He let out a whimpering growl before shifting to his human form. I bared my wolf teeth and snarled

CLAIR I haven’t seen him again except the morning after while eating my breakfast. After that, I avoided him at all costs. Not just him, everyone else. I didn’t attend any of the training and spent most of my time at the daycare center. Once, I went off on my own to the city outside the territory just to wind off, much to Aaron’s dismay. He still thought I couldn’t take care of myself. Well, hell yes, I knew sooner or later I would be on my own and taking care of myself again. It has been five days since I almost rejected him, and I still have no idea what I was doing here in his territory. I should go away, leave, and just move on. This place suffocated me sometimes, but as much as I wanted to go away and just leave, my wolf wouldn’t let me. She wanted our mate, and no matter how many times I explained that he didn’t feel the same way, she wouldn’t give up. Jenny visited last night and we had a serious talk. I still didn’t tell her about us being fated. I didn’t know why I was st

CLAIR My eyes wandered to the people around the area where we set up Dad’s small party. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, especially Dad. He was surprised and had no clue that we had something prepared for him. He even prepared food at home for the three of us to celebrate with. In the end, we just brought the food with us here. Aaron wanted to make this special since this would be the first time we were all together on his birthday after five years. And I couldn’t agree more. The bare ground turned out beautifully with the colored lightbulbs hanging up and paper lanterns on the tree branches, setting a cozy atmosphere around us. The refreshment table, as well as the food buffet, were on the other side. And tables and chairs were all around, draped in a wine-red colored cloth. The place was oozing with music and drinks. Aaron really went all out for this. Although the food looked great, I didn’t have an appetite tonight and instead focused on the alcoholic drinks. A few glasse

CLAIRWe stayed in the same position for what seemed like an eternity, wrapped in each other’s arms, just reveling in the moment we shared together. I wished everything was just as perfect as this — no complications at all. But I knew better.I should still be mad at him, but instead, I just let him take me again. Maybe the problem was me and not him all along. I let him drug me with his warmth, and now I can’t seem to withdraw from it.I wriggled out of his hold, snapping Jake from his own reverie. He immediately let me down on my feet, and I stumbled to fix my dress. Shit! I didn’t have any underwear! Why did he need to tear it off?"Why in a hurry?" He snickered while tucking a strand of loose hair behind my ear and rubbing his thumb over my cheek.I dropped my gaze to the floor. I was afraid to meet his eyes as I straightened my skirt, my cheeks heating up from his touch. Damn sparks."I need to get back there. They might be looking for me." I told him in a calm tone."I don’t th