Chapter 96

It was yet another summer when Ezekiel decided to form a plan to save his former pack and it started with him plotting to lure Claire out by herself. It was easier to lure her out than what Ezekiel initially thought. A simple call, a simple lie and she excitedly agreed to meet him. He did not know if he should feel honored that Claire knew about him, because once he told her that he wanted her help to reconcile with Aldric—she immediately was on board to help him out. Was she incredibly naïve or was she just that kind-hearted?

Ezekiel leaned against the tree, looking out over the cliff at the setting sun as he waited for Claire’s arrival. The fact that they had to secretly meet up in the middle of the forest was only a precaution, Ezekiel had told, since he was a traitor to the people of Rosecliff’s eyes.

Rustling could be heard and Ezekiel did not even bother to turn to her as her heavy scent filled his senses. Aldric’s scent lingered all over her body as well and that