Eleven.

~ Claire~

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The knockings persisted and an idea crossed my mind. I glanced at Axel and he was now quiet, despite the slight unbalanced movements his body made on the bed; he didn't produce any noise. Quickly, I took off my sleeping dress and wrapped it around my nude body, specifically covering the Trista mark. I ruffled my hair and wet my face to look before going to the door, I slightly opened it and met Marianne's stare.

"Um, the Alpha and I are busy right now. Do you mind?" I asked, feigning an out-of-breathe tone.

"Oh of course not!" She appeared stunned for a moment, then flustered, "sorry for the interruption, please carry on," she seemed unreasonably excited and I quickly shut the door.

Breathing out heavily, I turned and realized Axel was now on his feet. I bolted the door, dressed up, and walked to him.

"My Lord, you need to calm down before--

"Mate," he repeated, walking towards me in lazy steps. I watched him get to me and his arm snaked around my waist before h