Chapter 4

Claire's Pov

Dad left where he sat, walking to my side. I wasn't gonna listen to whatever he's gonna say.

"Hey," I remained quiet. "You don't have to do this." He whispered.

"Do what? Are you gonna push me away this time?" I questioned.

"No. No, I wasn't going to do that."

"Then let me do this. Dad, Alpha Nathan is my mate, and you can't expect me to pretend like I don't know. "

"I told you already, Claire, Nathan isn't what you think he is. He isn't a good guy, he's bad and he's dangerous. Giving yourself to him will be a big mistake."

"Dad, I'm tired of listening to this over and over again. I understand, and I don't want to indulge myself in whatever business or past you shared with him. I just wanna be happy."

"And you think he's gonna make you happy? Huh?" He sighed. "Claire, he's gonna frustrate your life and make it a living hell."

"I don't wanna believe you. Look, dad, you've always said you want to see me happy and that you'd do whatever it is to make me feel better. If you really meant those words, then you should let me go with my decision. I have decided to be with him." I moved my gaze to Alpha Nathan who wasn't looking at my side but at mother's.

I felt a bit jealous, a part of me reminded me of my mother's words. Maybe he is here because of mother, he wants to take her home with him.

I guess dad noticed my feeling, he looked at their side and saw what was going on. The way Alpha Nathan was looking at mom, there was this love emotions in it, like he was staring right into the eyes of his beholder.

I noticed mother was a bit shy as she fought hard to avoid his eyes. "I don't think it's me you should be fighting for, I think it's mom. Alpha Nathan still loves her, so if you truly want mother beside you, then you should hold her when you still can and let me go with him."

I noticed father couldn't say a word as he kept glaring at the two of them. Father went to sit back on the couch and I followed him, sitting beside him.

"So, what exactly do you want from me, Nathan? Haven't you gotten enough?"

"Not enough than what you took from me, Conrad. You have the gem of eternity, and you have my once time mate. Who has gotten enough from the two of us?"

"Yes, I had the gem, but it wasn't my fault she turned her back against you. She discovered I was meant for her and not you."

"Really?" He moved his gaze from father to mom, then back to my dad. "Oh, I didn't notice that."

"Nathan, this isn't the time for this. The last is the past, it has nothing to do with the present." Mother added.

"Of course, it doesn't. But you don't expect me to keep pretending like every thing is alright. We both know it has never been alright since the very day he took you away from me."

"Can't you see? Isn't it obvious that we were never destined to be together? I am meant to be with him and not you. I already have a daughter for him, what else do you want from me?"

"I want back what he took from me. I know I can't have you back, that's why I didn't bother coming for you." When he said those words, I felt happiness ignite inside of me. "I never came back for you, Ana, I never did."

I noticed the pain on mom's face, like she was deeply hurt by his words. What does she expect in the first place? That he'd say yes?

"Just shut up already, Claire." I heard my subconscious mind say to me.

"I came for two things, and I ain't leaving if I don't have one of them."

"What it is you want? Say it and we will give it back to you." Father said.

"I want the gem back, or you give her to me." He said, referring to me.

Dad exchanged glance with mom. Mom shook her head in refusal. "No. No, you're not taking my daughter from me." She looks at dad. "Let's give him the gem back." She said sternly

"I can't give him the gem back, it's the main reason our pack is surviving till today."

"So you want him to take our daughter instead? Do you even have a conscience at all?" She yanked.

"I do, and that's why I need the gem the most. If I give it to him, when some thing goes wrong in the pack, you'll be the first screaming for help." He looks at Alpha Nathan. "You can have her then."

I mentally blessed dad for saying those words. "It's her choice whether or not to go." He added, staring deep into my eyes. I know what that looks means. It's those kinds that tells you "you're definitely going nowhere, so sit your ass back!"

I thought he was being for real when he said I am free to go with alpha Nathan. And I was busy blessing him not knowing it's just an act.

"I'm sorry, dad, I've made up my mind already." I mind linked to him. "I'm going with you, Alpha Nathan." I said aloud to their surprise. "Keep the gem and protect the pack, I'll go instead."

An invisible smile played in his face, I can tell he wanted my reply. I saw the disappointment on my parents faces, I understand how they feel, but it's a lot better to feel disappointed than to have a hundreds of lives lost to the enemies.

"You are going nowhere, Claire, you're staying here with us. To hell with the gem, I want you back."

I was quiet, watching her cry like a child. "Don't take her away from me. Please, let her go." She pleaded.

"You should have thought about that when you left me for him. By the way, it's nice working with you two." He stands up to his feet, looking at me. "Let's go, Claire."

The way he mentioned my name was the sweetest way I have ever heard. Though his voice was deep, but gosh... I've never even called my name in such seductive manner.

I refused to listen to whatever my parents said, I was so excited that I was finally going to my new home with my mate. I went to my room to get my stuff packed. With the help of my maid, I was able to get it to the car. The driver helped me put my luggage into the boot, while Alpha Nathan opens the door for me to enter.

It took us about two hours to get to his pack. We got to his home shortly after, I'll say, his home was one in a million. I know I live in a mansion, but this is damn so unimaginable. This is fucking heaven in earth. I'm actually talking about the exterior view, what's more about the interior?

The driver takes my luggages off the car boot, taking it into the building. I slowly followed Alpha Nathan behind while he led the way in. When we got in, I gasped in awe. He should just call this a castle and not just a mansion. It's so big and wide, more with designed edges and ceilings.

"I'll show you to your room." He said and we continue up the stairs which led to a hallway of rooms.

We got to a certain door. He opened it, walking in. I followed after, my eyes couldn't stop from beholding the beauty of this king-size room. "I can't believe this." I gasped.

"This will be your room for the meantime." He said.

I wondered why he had said that, what could he possibly mean by that? Could it be that he's talking about me coming over to his room in a couple of days later? Or... For the meantime as in... for the meantime?

Before I could get into conclusion for my thoughts, his deep cold voice sounded in my ears. "Welcome to my home, Miss Conrad."