There had been a lot of Rogues at the border today and Alexander went to meet Claire late as usual.The rogues were not the triangle rogues but normal rogues. He killed them all, sparing only the leader for questioning. He left that to Aiden. Heading towards his room, he walked slowly and silently, already knowing Claire would be asleep. But when he got close to his room, he found the light on which only meant one thing; she waited up for him. He was both angry and happy about it. Angry that she hadn't rested because of him. Happy that he was finally going to have a conversation with her after so many days.Pushing open the door slowly, he found her on the couch, folded into a ball, her back to him and a book in her hands.He waited for some time by the door just admiring her. He knew he wouldn't be able to get the picture out of his head. He contemplated standing by the door and just admiring her or announcing his presence. He chose the latter as he cleared his throat, and walked
Alexander had kept to his word and sent her a personal trainer away from the warriors.Claire was woken up by six a.m in the morning by her maid.She was tired as she and Alexander had talked into the night before she fell asleep on his chest. Her last memory was of him kissing her goodnight before her eyelids fluttered shut.She groaned loudly as Elise drew open the curtains, letting the sunlight in to the room."Quick! Get up. Miss Olivia doesn't take likely to lateness. Else, you'll be scolded." Elise said as she hurried over to the bathroom, preparing Claire's bath.Claire opened her eyes a notch and touched the bed. It was cold. Had Alexander slept in yesterday? She wondered. She had no recollection of what happened after he kissed her goodnight.She remembered Elise saying something about someone called Olivia. "Who is Olivia?" She asked still in her groggy state."She's the special trainer Alpha Alexander called to train you. She's one of the best female warriors. I'd rather y
Isabelle looked over at her maid Hannah who stood with her head bowed. She went over what she had heard from her; Claire fleeing away from training.She laughed out loud in glee. She knew how much Alexander hates weak people. Claire would be an easy target. Maybe she don't even need to lift a finger to eliminate her.She remembered the poison Dane had promised her and she's yet to get it. She clenched her fist hard as she thought Dane must have used her."Ma'am, I'll go get the door." Hannah said when she heard a knock on the door. She hurried over to the door and saw a guard holding a small package wrapped in a box. "Who's is it from?" She asked the guard as she failed to see a name tag on the box."I don't know. A boy brought it to me saying he wants to give it to Miss Isabelle." He said scratching his head."Alright, I'll tell miss Isabelle that. Thank you." She said and closed the door."What's that?" Isabelle asked when she saw something on Hannah's hand."I have no idea ma'am.
CHAPTER 28Claire hummed a song as she lay naked in the bath. Her body ached from the beatings she got from Olivia the day before. She swore she would never train with her.After the water had loosened up some tight knotted muscles. Elise had applied some ointment the day before immediately she saw her in that state.She had come to see Elise like the sister she never had. She almost laughed out loud as she remembered Elise cursing at Olivia. She was furious because she said and thought Olivia had no right to treat the future Luna that way.She got out of the bath naked and checked her reflection in the mirror.The bruise below her left breast, just by her ribs, started to fade. The ointment Elise used had worked magic on her.The other bruises had completely faded. She noticed.She had changed a lot since the last time she had taken it upon herself to examine herself in the mirror. And that was at Micheal's house, about two weeks ago.Standing before the mirror, she looked at hersel
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
"Why has it suddenly gone quiet here? It was quite noisy when I walked in." Isabelle said ignoring the deathly glare Mia was throwing her way.She fluttered her perfectly straightened hair behind her shoulders, taking the plate from the place.She dug in without sparing as much as a glance towards Aiden who was gaping at her, displeasure on his face.Claire shifted uneasily n her seat as the awkwardness grew with each passing second.Alexander rested his hands on her thigh under the table. She looked towards them and found his eyes pleading with her about the situation.Alexander looked at Isabelle pretending to be engrossed in her food. He knew she meant nothing but trouble especially since he no longer held an interest in her.It was high time she stopped loving in the empty room on his floor. He had done that earlier because of the relationship at that time. And to be honest, at that time, he wasn't bothered.But now, he couldn't let her stay. She could cause a lot of trouble and f
"Claireeeee. Out of the bed now! Rise and shine." Mia barged into Claire's room the next morning and shouted for her to get ready."Hmmm what time is it? It's too early." Claire grumbled lazily in her sleep as she used her right hand to cover her eyes from the blinding sunlight.Mia had gone over the curtains and pulled them away, the sunlight streaming into the room, hitting Claire directly on her face.Unfortunately, the bed was situated just opposite the window which gave it the perfect angle to hit her."It's ten. I can't believe you are still asleep. What did we talk about yesterday?" Mia came and stood in front of the bed, yanking the covers away from her face."Mia stop. We'll go by eleven. I'm still tired." Claire said in a sleepy voice as she used her hands to search for the non-existent cover on the bed.When she couldn't find it, she opened her eyes with anger reflecting in them.She turned sharply to Mia who had a smirk on her face."Aww, don't you look so cute with that f
Claire was stuck in that same position with the look on Ryan's face. It looked like he wanted her out of that dress, naked and in his arms. Maybe she was just overthinking it as a blush came up her cheeks.She turned her head to Mia who was by the couch lazing on it while she looked at her with an amused look."Go on, don't you want to meet your mate?" She said with one of her smiles which made Claire believe she was up to one of her games again.She moved her legs which felt like lead slowly until she came and stood in front of his desk. As she was about to reach him, she was suddenly pulled by Mia who ushered her out of the room before she could blink."Mia!" Alexander's voice came through the door.She knew he was livid for having taken away what was his. Mia's laugh brought her out of her daze. "Well, that was fun! Don't you think?" She asked amid laughter.Claire looked at her like she had grown another head. "Fun? You are in so much trouble. I doubt if he will let me out with