Chapter 106
Claire's POV
Waking up I know I'm not going to school again today, Bervely came into my room this morning before she left for school and was telling me everything that people are saying about me. It's pretty crude stuff and I had to keep down the tightness in my throat. Most of the time, while she spoke her evil words, my brain was occupied by the most amazing kiss of my life. Still I can't believe it happened, I pinched myself multiple times to see if it was all a dreams.
She talked and I imagined his hands on my waist, pulling me to him. I remembered his smell of pine and manliness, the soft feeling of his lush hair through my fingers. I still feel his mint breath on my face when he pulled away, how flushed I was and breathless when my Mother opened the door. How my heart hammered against my chest and my whole body sung with excitement and liveliness.
When I went down for breakfast my Father looked at me like I was a criminal. I tried to ignore it but it was hard, he finally broke the tension with his harsh words.
"How could you be so desperate?was it worth it? Ruining your name?" And an assortment of other lovely words
When I tried to tell him Tara was just saying that because she was pissed at Lawrence he almost slapped me. His hand was up but then he just called me a liar and ran off.
My mom came to me last, she asked me about what the Alpha said and why he wanted to talk. I told her he wanted to work out the situation and just wanted to know the real story. She seemed calm and almost seemed like she believed me.
"So he wasn't angry?" She asks as she sits on my bed, in her work attire on her slim body, blonde hair bright and styled in curls, her hazel eyes are almost yellow with the brown green mixture.
"No ma'am, he just wanted to know what happened...I promise, like I said Lawrence tried to kiss me but I pushed him away and then Scar freaked out" I tell her, nervous since she's acting so calm
"I know, I just got off the phone with Carmen and she told me what happened" she admits and my eyes widen, that explains her calm demeanour. I mentally thank Karen for this.
"Oh...so you know the truth?" I ask and she nods
"We have to fix this" she looks away and nods as she starts to think, I almost smile at her words...she cares
"this is completely going to ruin our family's name" oh...just kidding
I frown and shrink down in my bed. I look out my window, secretly hoping Martin is standing there, but sadly it's empty. She rambles on about how she'll talk to Tara's dad, and her and Father will talk to Lawrence and Tara together. I don't really listen and don't even notice when she is about to leave.
"Oh and call Carmen she wants to talk to you" she tells me as she walks out and I nod, picking up my phone
The line rings and I wait nervously for Carmen to answer
"hello? Claire?" She asks
"Yeah it's me, how is everything?" I ask needing to know if anything has resolved
"Well Tara is staying with her grandma for now-" my plan to go see her Grandmother and ask about the possible prophecy about me being a black female wolf is officially not happening. I sigh still wondering if that could be about me, and whether it's good or bad
"she just wants to stay away from...everyone for a while" correction, from me
"Lawrence's tried to apologise multiple times but she's so angry. He's pretty distraught, he's still a little conflicted....with the two of you" she say and I instantly wince "but it's getting better the longer you stay away"
"Oh-" that cut a little deep
"well I hope this all passes soon, thank you for telling my Mother what happened...my Father and Sister didn't seem to get the truth in time" I say nervously
"I'm sorry I should have called sooner but I'm trying to tend to Lawrence ...my husband is pretty angry with him and Tara for saying that through the mind link" she says and I lean against the pillows, the stress and events of this week making me feel crazy.
"I'm so sorry about that, that was very horrible of her"
I sigh and stare up at the ceiling "Yes it was" I agree
"I told Lawrence to tell everyone the truth but he's still trying to get her to forgive him" she tells me something I already expected
I frown "I understand....I just wish people didn't believe it" I tell her honestly
"Anyone that knows you knows it's not true, and anyone that asks me I always tell them the truth" she says and I smile
"Thank you Carmen"
"Sure thing honey, I'll tell you if anything changes" she says and we hang up
I sigh, well at least my Mom believes me, she'll tell my dad, and my sister will then, of course, find out. Hopefully it spreads across the pack quickly.
I stand from my bed and suddenly feel the need to run, it feels like forever since I have and with everything going on I know it will make me feel better. I throw on a hoodie and a pair of shorts. I pack a change of clothes just in case, I don't want to run into another...situation, like last time.
I walk down stairs quietly and try to find my Mom, hoping she hasn't gone to work yet. I come around the stair case and see her in the kitchen
"Mom?" I ask as she searches in the fridges and walks around to her purse, her black heels clanking against the tile
"What?" She says not looking at me
"I was wondering if I could go for a run?" I ask and she stops her movement, moving her hazel eyes up to me
"Why?" She asks and I frown
"I haven't run in a while, it's not fair, Bervely runs almost everyday with her friends after school. No one will be running now, everyone's in school and I'll go deep into the forrest like usual" I try to reason and give all my excuses but she looks unsure
She frowns and wiggles her nose, pursing her lips
"I suppose, but be careful, I'm serious....no mishaps. Who knows what people will think if they see you" she says and my heart lurched into my throat at her words
"Yes ma'am...." I trail off and look away from her judging stare
"Go on, you only get an hour" she says harshly and I nod, smiling trying to forget her last comment1
"Ok thank you" I scurry outside and behind the house, making sure she won't change her mind
I hold my bag with my change of clothes and head into the forrest. I really hope Martin doesn't come looking for me. The fresh smell of pine and wood reminds me of Martin, the trees surround me and the sunshine leaks through the branches. I feel warm and giddy, thoughts of last night come to mind and I almost wish I had just gone over to Martin's house. But then again what would I say? What would he say? I shake my head, maybe this is good that I'm out here alone to run, it will give me time to think.
I wonder on and on, not even really paying attention on where I'm going. My mind turns over as I think about him and what he would think if he knew I was a black wolf. Scenarios of future events with him roll around through my head, most being ridiculous.
When I finally look up and around, I realise the territory is still Martin's but close to the edge. My eyebrows raise, I'm actually near Tara's grandmothers house now that I think about it. I hide my bag of clothes, deciding I actually like this shirt. So I go behind a tree and strip.
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