Alder's POV
The beast in me wanted to claim her, and I might have if I didn't leave her. Lycans had a nature of claiming and making their mates instant, literally at first sight. But with Clover, I can't.
She had been rejected and killed by her mate and boyfriend. How is she able to accept me just like that? She had every reason not to trust me, and I gave her that. I went to the living room and sat on the couch while I waited for Lance. He had better settle everything now. I had to take Clover to the palace the following day.
"Alder," my beta said as he entered the villa. I had been waiting for more than an hour already, and I think my mate had already fallen asleep because of the calmness that I was feeling.
"Is everything done?" I asked as he walked to the couch and sat o
