After they went back to the party, Claire thought she could go to Sebastian again when she gets a chance. She wished they could have the dance that he had promised her. The thought of being in his arms while they swayed to a romantic, slow melody filled her with warmth and hope. The thought was so intense that she could literally see them both gliding in the hall with no one else but them in their dream world. She could even hear the melody as the vision intensified in her head.She wanted it to happen so much that her eyes always strayed to the corner of the hall where Sebastian was still sulking in, looking like a brooding Roman statue. She wished he would come to her and ask for a dance again and this time she would allow no one to interrupt. But Sebastian didn't move towards her and she couldn't walk to him either like she wished. Because Liam had been glued to her side like a leech, not letting her move even an inch.All her attempts to divert his attention and sneak to Sebastian
The next morning, Claire woke up feeling energized at the thought of having a date with Sebastian. She remembered all the times he had been there for her in her last life, expecting nothing from her. And this time she would love him just as much, if not even more. This time she will have her happily ever after with her prince charming and this date will be the beginning of their new life. She will make sure of it! As she was lost in her dreams, the door to her room barged open suddenly, making her startle. She was just wearing a thin nightgown, and she hurriedly pulled the blanket to her chest, covering her exposed cleavage. Without bothering to mask her irritation at the intrusion, she looked up only to frown seeing Liam standing there with a lecherous smirk as he stared at her up and down. Really? “Good morning, babe!” He greeted her with a wide smile, as if he hadn’t just barged in uninvited to her room and even had the audacity to check her out while she was in a vulnerable state
As Eunice and Claire stared at Devin with gaping mouths, their eyes full of confusion, Devin bit his lips to keep from groaning. He glared at Sebastian, cursing him in his heart. Why did he have to say that to the girls? They will probably think he was a pervert who was fantasizing about a woman who was all but a stranger to him! Now what will he say?He opened his mouth, probably to rat Sebastian out to Claire and say that he was also thinking about her. But Sebastian narrowed his eyes threateningly, his knowing smirk louder than the words 'Don't even think about it!'.Even though he wanted to ignore the threatening that was boring into his very soul, Devin's survival instincts were even stronger than his pettiness. And hence, he just gulped, refraining from speaking, much to Sebastian's pleasure. Sebastian was a good friend, but he was too powerful, certainly not someone to trifle with. Devin has seen him make grown men quake in their boots with just a glance. He certainly didn't wa
"Uh.. well…" Claire gulped, wondering what to tell Sebastian. Suddenly her eyes lit up as an idea hit her. "Ah, yes. I remember now. A few of your pack members visited us last month, right?" Claire asked excitedly.Sebastian hesitated a moment but then nodded slowly in response. A few of his pack members had indeed visited the Ashwood pack a month ago.Claire smiled triumphantly and straightened up from her slouched position."I don't remember who but it was one of them that told me. They were saying how Doctor Jordan was a miracle worker and since my father was ill at the moment, I was curious, so I listened. I didn't think much of it at the moment since they said how their Alpha was particular about the doctor treating only people within their pack and I didn't even know you then." Claire grinned at Sebastian. "So I thought there was no chance you would let him treat my Dad. But now we are friends and I know you will help me." She finished excitedly and looked at Sebastian with hope
Claire stood looking at the moon with a smile, reminiscing about her date with Sebastian. His words 'I will stay by your side' echoed in her head and she chuckled, feeling her heart fill with joy. She had found her Sebastian again and almost everything in her life turned okay with his presence. Almost, except for the bane of her existence. At the thought of her so-called boyfriend, Claire's smile turned sour and she grimaced. Why did she have to remember that thing when she was having such a good time?"Does being with Alpha Sebastian make you happy?"A voice asked out of the blue, startling Claire who turned towards the newcomer with a frown. Talk about the devil and he shall come! Inside her room, leaning against her bedpost, Liam stood with his arms crossed, looking as if he owned the place. Ugh. This stupid creature and his audacity never gets old!Meanwhile, Liam glared at Claire, pissed off at her for her closeness with Sebastian. He had been wary ever since he watched them tog
Claire walked into the restaurant hand in hand with Liam, excitement radiating off her.“Excited, babe?” He asked with a smirk as he watched Claire hum merrily.“Oh, you can’t imagine,” she replied with a grin. But not for reasons you would think of…Claire turned back, looking around the restaurant before her gaze fell on her prey. There, sitting smack in the middle of the restaurant, was Diana, dressed in a low cut black dress, her cleavage almost spilling out. Still, she had that innocent angel expression pasted on her face, contradicting her sensual dressing style. What a devil!Spotting Diana, Claire sashayed towards her, her golden hair flying dramatically with her confident stride. She could feel the entire restaurant go silent as all eyes followed her, mesmerized. But Claire had eyes only for Diana, who seemed to sense the intent gaze on her. She looked up with a smile, which froze as she saw Claire in all her glory. Her eyes narrowed for a moment, jealousy evident in her glar
Sebastian stood at the entrance of the restaurant, darkness shrouding his entire essence, making him look like a vengeful dark angel. His face was set in a displeased frown, his aura crackling angrily around him as he took a step into the restaurant. Involuntarily, Claire let out a shudder as she felt his power roll over her menacingly even though she knew he would never harm her.Seeing Sebastian staring at her intently, disappointment etched in his face, Claire wanted to run into his arms. She wanted to explain to him it was all an act and Liam meant nothing to her. That she only cared for him… But she couldn't. Not when Liam and Diana were watching her every move.She could only look at him with her eyes full of love for him, hoping that even if he couldn't understand her intentions, he wouldn't hate her. Because if he did, it would be meaningless to have this second chance at life. It may be selfish of her, but she needed him in her life. The only person who she could always trust
After Liam walked him out of the restaurant, Sebastian declared that he would take it from there. Liam looked as if he would love to watch with his own eyes and confirm Sebastian’s departure. But seeing Sebastian’s threatening glare, he just shrugged and went back to the restaurant. Once Liam vanished from his line of sight, Sebastian sighed, his shoulders sagging in defeat as the blank mask slid off his face. He closed his emerald green eyes that were a bit moist to his liking and bit his lips hard enough to draw blood. It was either that or scream his heart out in the parking lot of the busy restaurant. Inside his damn head, his stupid wolf was howling and moaning like a puppy who was kicked.‘Why are we leaving? We need mate!’ Caleb moaned.Sebastian rubbed his forehead and sighed. ‘Take a hint, you stupid wolf! She doesn’t need us!’‘That’s a lie, and you know it. Our mate adores us. Well, maybe not you, but who could blame her? I mean, you are a stingy bastard! But she certain