Chapter 129
Claire's POV
"Please let me introduce everyone" Thoran stands
"as you've met Jax" he nods "this is Herk, Alpha of the Crescent Moon pack" he gestures to the hazel eyed man
I hesitantly move my eyes over to him, his smirk now a grin. He reaches out for my hand and I slowly take it to shake. But he grabs it and brings into his lips, eyes never moving from mine.
"Nice to meet you miss..?"
"Claire" I say quickly and take back my hand
"Claire" he says the name as if he already knows it but his eyes finally move from mine "nice to see you again Martin" he nods barley. I look next to me and he looks pissed, he makes no move to reply
"you as well Bryat, and Lena you look as beautiful as ever" he smiles and Lena nods with a wary but still kind smile. Bryat pulls Lena closer to him and nods once.
"And this is Alpha Caleb and Luna Marcie" Thoran points to the remaining people
"of the Lunar Pack"
They bow to us
"it's nice to finally meet you, I am honoured to have become your ally" the mans voice is the deepest here...I didn't think it was possible to have a voice so deep to vibrate someone's heart.
They bow to us
"it's nice to finally meet you, I am honoured to have become your ally" the mans voice is the deepest here...I didn't think it was possible to have a voice so deep to vibrate someone's heart.
"You as well" Martin bows his head.
"This is my mate Marcie" he says. She may be a werewolf but her eyes are as sharp as a cats. She gracefully nods her head with a smile
"Congratulations on your alpha-hood" she says calmly and softly
"Thank you" Martin says graciously
The rest of the dinner went fine. Martin's Father had a very different demenor than I expected. He wouldn't stop looking between us with a sly smile. He still criticised Martin a little but when Martin explained everything he had done so far to improve he backed off a little. Martin didn't take his arm from around me. Herk was giving me the chills. The way he looked at me scared me. I tried not to make a big deal of Martin only seemed to notice a little. Marcus and Caleb were very polite and they talked with the other alphas about some rogues to look out for and other problems alphas has to deal with.
I feel the hazel eyes burn into my souls and I shiver again. Martin looks over at me
"you ok?" He asks quietly
I nod quickly
"yeah I'm just gonna go to the bathroom" I tell him and he nods sliding out to let me
The minute I'm out of eye site from the table I take a deep breath; and feel my heart wiggle it's way back in place from where it was in my stomach. I slip into the bathroom and fight the urge to splash water on my face...makeup is a pain. I take a few deep breaths and hope this dinner is almost over.
I slowly open the heavy door and step out almost running into someone.
"Oh sorry" I say quietly and look up to see the golden hazel eyes
He smirks and holds my arms
"no need to apologise Claire"
My heart plummets once again. I can't chock up any words so I form a small smile and try to walk away but his next words keep me glued
"tragedy what happened with you and your friend...what was her name? Sarah? No that's not it" his eyes glue themselves to mine and horror spreads across my face
"Tara, that's it. Can't believe Martin still hasn't captured her...she's a dangerous one...with the things she's done" he pauses
"and knows"
My mind is telling me to scream and run away to the end of the earth and hide forever. But my body just stays still and my heart feels as if its going to pump its way right out of my chest. He pinches my chin and a small laugh escapes his smirked lips. He walks off into the bathroom as I stay stunned.
I feel like I'm gliding, not walking on two feet but moving without control. Somehow I make my way back over to the table to hear them talking.
"Just to inform you Herk will be staying with your pack tonight as well as us for the ally conference tomorrow but Marcie and Caleb will have to return to there pack until it is time tomorrow" Thoran says and Martin nods
I feel my body sway. He's staying longer. The numbness settles and now it's pure fear and questions. How does he know about Tara? What all does he know? What is he going to do if he does know? I feel tears prick at the corners of my eyes as I imagine my life falling at the hands of Tara and whatever she has planned. I automatically feel hot and weak, my heart begins to pound in my head and my breathing becomes rapid, my brain doesn't know what to do.
I don't even realise Martin had gotten up until I feel his arms around me. He keeps me up and I sluggishly move my eyes to him. His dark brows are crossed with concern
"Claire what's the matter?" He asks hurriedly as I try to return my breathing back to normal and stand on my own
Somehow I find words
"nothing, tired" is all I manage to say
He brings me back to the table and sets me down, he brings his hand to my head and frowns even deeper.
"You're burning up"
"You should take her back to the pack, she must rest" Martin's Father says and I'm surprised at his worry
Martin nods and says goodbye to Marcie and Caleb but I pay no attention. I send a nod their way and they bow again to my surprise. I'm glad Herk never comes back to the table before we leave, I wouldn't know what to do. Martin helps me to the car and Bryat and Lena follow behind. I'm not sure if I pass out or fall asleep on the way back but next thing I know I'm being laid in a bed. Strong and gentle hands move down my legs to remove my shoes, next my arms are slipped out of the dress that unknowingly became unzipped. I cuddle up under the covers after a shirt is slipped over my head. The chill doesn't last long, Martin slips besides me and hold me close.
"Claire?" He asks and I slowly hum in response
"do you need anything? Are you alright? Should I call for Sonia?" He asks all at once and even though my eyes are closed I know he's looking at me with intense worry
I shake my head
"just sleep" I reach my head up and kiss his cheek and not a second later fall into a deep sleep
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