Claire's POV
Wandering aimlessly around the resort, my emotions churning like the waves against the shore, I found myself on a secluded pathway lined with tropical flowers. The beauty of the place felt almost mocking given my current state of mind—how could everything look so perfect when I felt like my heart was breaking?
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice the figure approaching until a gentle voice called out to me.
"Claire? Is everything alright?"
I looked up to see Alpha Bob walking toward me, his expression filled with genuine concern. He'd changed from his earlier casual beach attire into shorts and a linen shirt, but his easy, approachable demeanor remained the same.
"Oh, Alpha Bob," I said, quickly wiping at my eyes and trying to compose myself. "I'm
