All of this—everything with Claire—was a game I started to make Lilian pay. She betrayed me first. After everything we’d been through together, I wanted her to feel the same hurt, the same betrayal. But along the way, things had gotten messier. Claire had grown... attached. Too attached.
My phone beeped, interrupting my thoughts.
I glanced at the screen. “It’s time. The anniversary celebration is starting.”
Claire pouted, stepping closer again. “Why can’t I go with in your car?”
I leaned down, brushing a kiss against her lips to pacify her. “I’ll have a car bring you,” I said, my voice soothing. “I’ll see you soon.”
I turned and walked out, not giving her a chance to argue further.
The two warriors stationed by the door straightened as I approached, bowing their heads respectfully.
“The car is ready, Alpha,” one of them said.
I stopped, letting my Alpha aura roll over them. “Where’s Lilian?”
The two exchanged a brief glance before one of them spoke. “As instructed, the Luna is already on her way to the venue.”