CLAIRE'S POV
After the chaotic scene at Zenith Hotel, I checked out immediately, eager to escape the scrambling media. I knew the paparazzi would be relentless now that my identity had been revealed—not just to humans, but to every pack watching for weakness.
Fortunately, Serena’s call went through just in time. She told me she’d be arriving in an hour and invited me to stay at her penthouse.
That was a relief—an escape from the hype and lingering chaos.
Chris’s driver was already taking me to the airport to pick her up. Of course, I was in disguise again, doing my best not to be noticed—especially by Ethan’s sentinel, who might be tailing me. By now, I was certain he had already found out I was in Harbor City.
Sitting in the back of the car, I picked up my phone and logged into one
