CLAIRE's POVI sat under the large tree in the garden. My legs were raised all the way up to chest with my head burried into my knees as I sniffled and swallowed down hiccups.A strong wind blew, taking fallen leaves with it and blowing them around the small garden I sat in. The atmosphere was tranquil and only the sound of crickets echoed through the environment.I raised my head and glanced around. It was already night time and the moon was out, illuminating the earth below. As I stared at the moon, I blinked and felt a sharp pain burn my eye lids and under bags. I could not recall the last time I had cried this much in my entire life. It appalled me, to think that I had spent hours bawling my eyes out and sobbing like a child. But I could not help the hurt that spread across my chest, engulfing me completely. The words Dominik had said to me were engraved in my mind and I could not stop thinking about them.“This is my life...” I muttered to myself as I stared at the starry sky t

DOMINIK's POVI looked down at Claire as she hugged herself tightly. She was wearing my shirt, mine. The thought made me thrilled and I began to grin at her.She looked completely vulnerable only wearing a shirt and nothing underneath. Her cheeks, which were bright red complimented the bashful look in her eyes.The more I saw the Claire, the more I felt a strange feeling sparking inside me. My wolf was enamoured with Claire, our mate, but it was quite different for me. It was impossible to imagine myself having feelings for a weak wolf.When I told Claire how I felt about her, I did not expect her to react the way she did. Once I saw a tear drop from her eyes, I felt something brewing inside me. It was faint, but I could feel a sharp pang in my chest. What was that feeling? I decided to pay no heed to it.However, I did not see Claire after that and neither did she share the same bed with me anymore. I did not bother searching for her. Yet I was still curious about where she spent the

CLAIRE's POVI brushed my fingers over my lips as I gazed to where Dominik had stood in awe. My lips still tingled from the kiss he had given me.It was a soft gentle kiss and I could not believe that Dominik was capable of being that gentle. The moment Dominik informed me that he was leaving, my heart dropped to the bottom of my chest.I felt sad, torn and broken. Even after I had avoided him for days, even after he said hurtful words to me, I still found myself craving his presence.Now that I was alone in this room, I felt a sadness rush over me. I did not want to be alone, I wanted to be with Dominik. I flopped down on the bed with a loud groan. I was apalled by my own behaviour. Why was I like this? I curled up into a fetal position and the smell of Dominik hit my nose. The smell was coming from his shirt, the one I had on.I clutched the shirt tightly and relished his musky scent. When Dominik threw his shirt over me and scooped me up from the ground, I felt giddy in my stomach

CLAIRE's POVI was dumbstruck. I stared at Aldrean with utter disbelief. The words he had spoken took me a while to digest. No, I could not comprehend them no matter how hard I tried.He had feelings for me? I shook my head. How could someone ever like me? I was scrawny and I was not even as attractive as Emmaline, Danica, or even the empress.How could he say he had feelings for me?“You seem to not believe my words.” Aldrean spoke up.I averted my eyes away from him and grimaced.“That should be expected. I just met you a few days ago, so it is hard for me to believe that you have developed feelings for me during that short time span.”Aldrean chuckle, a low, sweet chuckle that echoed through the surroundings.“Have you heard about love at first sight?”I nodded slowly, but did such a thing ever happen? Was it not all a fairytale?“That is exactly what I experienced. The moment I saw you. It felt like my heart was going to explode in my chest. That is just how intense my feelings ar

DOMINIK's POV “I am sure you know why I have called you here today.” The empress said as she gazed at me from behind her desk.“Say what you want. I do not have time to sit here and listen to you beat around the bush.” I snapped at her, my patience growing thin.The empress exhaled and frowned at me.“You hurt Aldrean. One of our own and the elders are very displeased with it.”I snorted and folded my arms.“And? Is that somehow, supposed to scare me?” The empress slammed her fists on the table, her eyes burning with anger as she shot up from her chair.“How dare you speak like that when you are the one who is in the wrong?!”I just gazed at her firmly, not saying a word.She closed her eyes, exhaled and slowly plopped back down on her seat, maintaining her calm and professional demeanor.“I spoke to the elders. The wounds you inflicted on Aldrean were not severe, so I was able to sway them and get them to agree on letting you stay here.” She said and folded her arms.I scoffed.“Yo