LOGINCLAIRE'S POV:
This was the first day I stepped my feet into Valmont Clinic. The clinic smelled new—fresh paint, disinfectant, and a faint trace of herbs I had brought from the lab. My office wasn’t as big as the lab, but it was quiet, private, and had everything I needed. I had a desk. A treatment cot. Cabinets with vials of the experimental drug. And the soft hum of machines we installed to monitor vitals.
I had barely finished arranging the patient charts when the nurse knocked and poked her head in.
“Doctor Claire, your first patient is here.”
I felt a tightness in my chest. First patient. First real test outside the lab.
“Alright,” I said, forcing a calm smile. “Bring him in.”
The door opened and in walked a man who looked like life had chewed him up but not spat him out. He was tall, shoulders still broad, but his eyes were tired. His skin had that pale, grayish tone that came with Luna Ec
THEO’S POV:I was standing in the living room, surrounded by people I care about. As I heard Claire’s soft laughter from across the room…my heart melted with joy.The storm has passed. And it's a new journey of happiness for Claire and I.Claire and I have come a long way after our bonding ceremony. After she came back to the lab, things between us just… clicked. We worked together day and night, rebuilding Valmont Corp’s reputation, developing new, safer drugs, and restoring faith in our name.She poured her heart into every experiment, every formula. And every time I saw her in that white lab coat with her hair tied up and her glasses sliding down her nose, I’d fall in love all over again.Adrian took charge of our overseas expansion. He’s been doing well — better than I expected, to be honest. The boy who once acted on impulse has become a man who makes wise business calls. I’m proud of him.Luna Roanna never misses a chance to remind me that I should tell him that more often.As f
CLAIRE'S POV:It was the most beautiful day of my life — the kind of day that makes your chest feel tight in the best way possible.The marking ceremony had gone smoother than I imagined. Even though I tried to stay calm, my heart had been pounding the whole time. And now, standing beside Theo with his arm around my waist, I could finally breathe.We took turns taking pictures with our family and friends before we moved to the reception hall.The hall buzzed with cheers, laughter, and clinking glasses. Everyone was smiling, congratulating us, and showering us with so much love that I felt like I could melt right there.Theo leaned close and whispered, “You okay, my Luna?”I smiled and nodded. “More than okay. Just… overwhelmed.”He chuckled softly, brushing a stray strand of hair behind my ear. “You better get used to it, Mrs. Valmont.”Hearing that name — Mrs. Valmont — made my stomach flutter. My wolf purred inside me, content and calm, something I hadn’t felt in a long time.Then A
CLAIRE’S POV:Two weeks came very quickly. And it's finally the day of our marking ceremony.I could hardly sleep all night and the moment I opened my eyes in the morning, my heart was already beating so fast I could almost hear it echo in my head.Today wasn’t just any other day—it was my marking ceremony. The day I would officially become Theo’s Luna.I didn't want to go to the hall from Theo's place. So I went back to my apartment.Jennifer barged into my room before I even got out of bed, already grinning like she’d won the lottery. “Get up, sleepyhead. You’re getting marked today!” she squealed.I threw a pillow at her, laughing nervously. “Stop shouting, Jen. You’re making me more anxious than I already am.”“Anxious?” she said, pretending to be offended. “Girl, if I were you, I’d be dancing right now. Theo Valmont is every she-wolf’s dream.”I rolled my eyes but couldn’t help smiling. “Yeah, yeah. Let’s just get this over with before I faint.”She helped me get dressed, fixing
CLAIRE’S POV:When my phone rang and I saw Mom flashing across the screen, my heart skipped. I hadn’t heard from her in a few days, and my mind immediately raced to Dad. I excused myself from the noise around our table, stepped aside, and swiped to answer.“Hey, Mom,” I said softly, already bracing myself.“Claire, sweetheart!” she said, her voice bubbling with joy. “Your father’s been discharged! He’s fully recovered, can you believe that?”I froze. “Wait—what?” My heart jumped. “He’s been discharged? Like—completely?”“Yes, dear!” she laughed, her voice trembling with excitement. “He’s strong now. The doctors say he’s made a miraculous recovery. You need to come and pick us up, honey. We’re already waiting in the lobby.”I pressed a hand to my chest, tears instantly clouding my eyes. “Oh my God, Mom… that’s amazing!” I whispered. “I’ll be there right away.”“Drive safe, baby,” she said, her tone softening. “We’ll be right here waiting.”“I will. Love you, Mom.” I ended the call and
CLAIRE’S POV:“Nicole Marcus, the Werewolf High Council sentences you to ten years imprisonment, effective immediately.”The courtroom exploded in noise. Nicole screamed as tears ran down her face, her voice echoing through the room, “You can’t do this! I didn't do it intentionally! Claire provoked me when she stole my fiancee! Dad, do something!”But even Alpha Marcus looked powerless now. His influence couldn’t save her this time. The guards stepped forward, gripping her arms as she tried to resist. She turned to Theo, glaring daggers at him through her tears. “You’ll regret this, Theo! You all will!”Theo didn’t even respond. He just looked at her with that cold, unreadable stare — the kind that could freeze lava.I sat there, still trying to process everything. Ten years. For a moment, I actually pitied her. She had destroyed so much, not just for others but for herself too.When the session ended, Theo stood and offered his hand to me. I took it, and we walked out together, follo
THEO'S POV:“Do you still deny the accusations?” the Chief asked Nicole.Nicole’s lips quivered. “I didn’t mean to kill her,” she blurted out suddenly. “I just… I just wanted to scare her! She ruined everything for me. Adrian dumped me, and everyone blamed me for leaking those stupid files. I wasn’t thinking straight!”I closed my eyes, anger rising in my chest. “You nearly burned down my company and killed an innocent woman, and you call that not thinking straight?”The Chief banged the gavel. “Enough! The council will deliberate.”We waited while they discussed in low tones. Every minute felt like an hour. Claire’s hand brushed mine briefly, grounding me. Adrian stared at the floor. Nicole sobbed quietly while her father whispered in her ear, probably trying to think of another lie.Finally, the Chief spoke. “This court acknowledges the evidence presented and the testimonies of witnesses. However, due to the seriousness of the allegations, the Council will conduct an independent inv







