Chapter 24

Hunter's POV

 As I lay there, contemplating what had transpired that day, I glanced at Claire. Having to deal with her has been very hard. I understand who I am and what I've done in the past. I can't change any of it, and that's fine, but I want to start a new life with her.

I wanted to take her in my arms and finish what we had started. I wanted to fuck her into the mattress and claim her and her body until she screamed my name out loud and gave her an orgasm she would never forget. I wanted to mark her and make her mine.

I reached out to touch her, but quickly pulled my hand back when Claire stopped and looked in my direction. I didn't want her to think I was even more of a creep.

I started to think about the horrible monster that Claire had to face. 'Why the heck does he want her? How did he get into my territory without any trouble? He must have help from someone in my group, but I don't know who. Claire needs me to pay more attention and watch her