Alpha and his Human Luna

Ch 8 Claire Pov

She was just laid on the bed when she heard a knock at the door. She went to answer it. A little woman with copper ginger hair stared back at her.

"Hello, Miss Claire. I'm Taylor, the head maid. I've come to see if you need anything." she said.

Oh, nice to meet you, Taylor, but she wouldn't want to put you out.

"Did Colin show you anything or be a typical man and just point?" she asked.

She laughed, pointed he did. Taylor rolled her eyes.

"Honestly, men. Right, this is your leaving space. The TV is in this cabinet with a dvd player built in to watch if you want it has Netflix, prime, etc too. Through this door is a little kitchenette. You can make yourself some food. I'll get it stocked for you. Here is your bedroom, as you've seen. Another TV in this cabinet if you want to watch in bed. The door here in your walk-in, it's not massive but will be fine one person clothes in it.

She couldn't help laugh.She didn't bring much, so she definitely won't full it.

"I'll have some clothes brought for you nothing over the top." Taylor said.

Oh no, she didn't mean it like that.

"I know, but I'll take all your clothes to be washed, so you'll need something to wear. I won't go wild, don't worry, just a few basics," Taylor said.

Thank you

"This door is your bathroom. I'll go get you a robe, towels, and toiletries. I didn't realise it didn't have any in here. I'll be 5 mins," she said.

Taylor left. She looked around herself it was a nice suite. Was this Colin doing or Zola? She's not sure. Zola she could accept, but Colin, that made her nervous. Taylor returned she could see the worry on her face. She placed the bathroom essential on the bed and walked over to her.

"Are you alright, Claire?" she asked.

Yes, she was fine. She raised an eyebrow at her. Is it that obvious? Taylor nodded. It's just it's a lovely suite. Is it from Colin or Zola?.

"Does it matter?" she asked.

Well, if its from Zola, no, we've been talking for the past 6 weeks, and we've bonded become Friends but Colin she's just met him is it a bit much a bit forward she feels.

"I understand where you're coming from, but he's the boss it's his job to make people feel welcome and safe, plus if it wasn't genuine he would have just sent you on your way regardless of his mother. He must see something in you he likes." she said

Thank you, you're very nice.

"Thank you. It's nice to have someone else here from my side of the world. I'm from Ireland but lived here that long my accent not as strong." Taylor said.

She thought she could hear something in your tone. How did you end up here?

"I went to university in texas and Cal. My partner went to the same university, and that was it. We graduated, and I moved here to be with him.His family is from here, and his family business is here, so it just made sense. I love him. I was happy to move here." she explained.

What about your family?

"I was raised by a single mother. I didn't know who my father was. Mother was an only child. So, just the 2 of us. She died about 2 years before I went to university here," Taylor said.

She is sorry to hear that.

"Thank you, it was a long time ago. Right, you have a shower now, and I'll go get your clothes and get your kitchen stocked." She said.

She left, so she did as she was told and went showered. She put the robe on and walked out they were a pile of clothes on the bed. She heard someone in the kitchen. Thought it would be Taylor . She picked out a knee-length demin skirt and a white t-shirt. It is something she would wear all the time at home but couldn't pack it travelling. When she came back out of the walk-in, Taylor was waiting for her.

"I've packed your kitchen full of food. A bit of everything. I've fulled the walk in and I hope you don't mind I've took your clothes to wash out of your bag" she said.

No, that's fine. Thanks, you. Taylor left. So she made herself a sandwich. After she decides, go for a walk. Get her bearings. She walked downstairs looking at each floor. It was massive. Every floor has a lot of rooms, she will need a tour of just this house, never mind the rest of the community.

She thought she would go say hello to Colin, and his office probably will be on the ground floor. As she walks past a few rooms, she hears a child shouting. She hears, "Why can't I get the hang off this arrggggggg," a little voice said

Hi, are you okay? You are way too young to be getting this stressed what's wrong. Maybe she can help?.

"Times table I'm not very good at them struggling with 6 times table," he said.

6, she knows an easy way to learn it. She showed him a pattern of how to remember it.

"That's ace. I never even thought of that. It's a pattern," he said.

Yes, it's just teaching you a fun way to do it. She showed him 7 and 8. His little face lit up when he got it. She was about to ask him who he was when Colin appeared.

"What's going on here then?" Colin asked.

When the boy said daddy and introduced them to each other. Colin told him to get food. She was so angry she actually was considering staying here for a while getting to know him. How stupid was she. He's been flirting with her, eyeing her body, giving her a posh room, and all along, he has a son and a wife. How stupid why does she attract stupid men.

When he informed her that his wife was dead. She wanted the ground to open up and swallow her. She was mortified. She is very sorry Colin she jumped to the wrong conclusion. That's a very cruel hand you were dealt. She was wrong.

She thought she'd change subject, Logan doesn't look 4 years old a lot older. He's doing math level for 7 or 8 years old. You know that's a lot for a 4 years old to remember.

"Oh, his tutor set it him. He doesn't like school, so I have a tutor teach him, but he says he is ready to return again. He turns 5 in a couple of weeks. " Colin said.

Oh, what date?

"19th, we are having a party for him," he said.

She smiled.That's her birthday too.

"He will like that you share it. He's a good boy smart for his age. I'll speak to him and his tutor she isn't in today." he said.

Logan walked back in with a tray off snacks and healthier option this time. Colin asked him if his tutor had set the math or him asked for it?.

"I asked, the math level for my age. I can do I like a challenge." Logan said.

Colin seems happy with this answer. He told Logan to finish for today, eat, and go have fun. Logan asked her to go with them, including his dad. She felt nervous all of a sudden but didn't want to say no to him. She agreed, and so did Colin. He went to finish his work. She sat and ate the snacks he offered her.

"Do you like my dad?" Logan asked her.

Yes, he's very nice and has made her feel very welcome.

"Do you think you'll marry him?" Logan asked.

She choked on her drink it went all down her top. It's very early for that. She only arrived here this morning. She'll get to know him first. Marriage is many, many years off for people Logan.

"Not around here. People meet and instantly are together. Babies are normally not far behind, " he said.

She couldn't believe what she was hearing. This boy talked more freely than a grown adult. She didn't respond, just that she needed to go upstairs and change her top. She moved very quickly up to her room. Oh, this was a mistake staying here. She doesn't want that little boy getting the wrong idea. She'll go for a walk, the meal tonight, and when her stuff is clean and back, she'll leave. The car is still here she can see it from her window.

She changed her top and put a pair of leggings on. Walked downstairs, both were waiting for her.

"Shall we walk then." Colin asked.

He put his arm for her to link arms with him. She politely declined and smiled and walked away, and she just acted like she was looking at her surroundings. She was but didn't make eye contact with him again. Which was very hard.Something inside her wanted her to look at him, but she didnt she just looked around while he pointed out places. He gave her a full tour around the community. It was the longest 2 hours of her life.

She politely declined his offer for cake or buns or ice cream from the bakery. When he got Logan one. Logan did make her taste his. He was very persuasive for a child. Logan went and played on the playground. So she had a look in a few of the shops. Got herself some new sunglasses. Her's got broken when the car got broken into. He asked he if she would like anything else. She again politely declined. It was getting harder and harder not to look at him.

Her phone rang. Oh, thank goodness. She excused herself and walked away. Hi Grandma, How are you?

"Hello my dear, how are you?" She asked.

She's good. She is just walking around a community.

"A community. What do you mean?" she asked, concerned in her voice.

Do you remember Zola, the artist she was telling you about. Well, she came across her by chance while she was hiking, and she invited her to stay. She lives in a gated community in Dallas.

"Oh, how long are you staying?" Grandma asked.

Just till tomorrow she'll move on to the next city the girls are arriving at the weekend to stay with her for a couple of weeks. We all aren't going to stay here.

"Oh, okay, please let me know when you leave, please. What's this community called?" she asked.

Erm Lake wood she thinks

"Okay, speak soon, my dear. I love you." Grandma said.

Love you too Grandma speak soon.

She hung up, too. She turns around to see Colin staring at her. Is everything okay? he looked well, angry.

"Yes, Logan wants to go back." he said.

Okay, you go back and she go walk around. She'll see you for dinner. She just walked around and exhaled she needed some peace. More hours of avoiding his face.