LOGINClaire’s POV That morning at breakfast, as we were all gathered around the dining room table to eat, I told George… my father – it was still difficult to think of him as such, if only because it was so new – that the children and I were soon going to pack up and head to Gideon’s pack. “I thought y
In fact, now, I was starting to get well and truly annoyed with her. I had tried being nice, but that hadn’t worked. Perhaps a firmer hand needed to be given, for her to finally understand I just didn’t want her. “Princess, I insist that you leave my room at once.” “I’m not nervous,” she said. “I’
Claire’s POV Confusion and hurt slashed through me in equal measures. My mind struggled to understand what I was seeing, but my heart knew before my mind did. Another woman was in Gideon’s room, dressed in lingerie. That could only mean one thing, a secret tryst, and it made my heart crack into se
Gideon’s POV I practically flew to the base of the stairs, putting as much space between Susanne and myself as physically possible. She had been trying to kiss me. I had been sure of it, even if I didn’t have any hard evidence about it. Right now, she was still standing on the stair, three above m
Claire’s POV I was not jealous. What did I care who he found attractive? Or what he chose to do in his free time? Or who he chose to spend it with? None of this was my concern. Not really. No matter how much my heart ached or how tight my chest felt. “I’m not jealous at all,” I said, trying to sou
Claire’s POV With the revelation made, it wasn’t long before Ivan announced to the household that he was leaving to return to his pack. Well. He didn’t announce it. He just packed up his bags and quietly loaded them into his car. It was the other servants who told us they had seen him. “Let him go







