Claimed by the Ruthless Alpha Prince
Trees close in around us, and then I see it: a treehouse, nestled in the branches of a massive oak, more elaborate than any I’ve ever seen.
“My father and I built this,” Seth says quietly, stopping at the base of the tree. “Took us an entire summer when I was eight. Marina was furious because I wouldn’t let her help.”
“It’s amazing.”
“Want to see inside?”
The ladder is sturdy. Seth climbs up first, then helps me through the opening. The space is larger than I expected—tall enough to stand in the center, with windows on all sides. Someone has clearly been maintaining it; the wood is in good condition, and there are even cushions on the built-in bench.