CLAUDE
Her eyes softened as she tilted her head, watching me carefully. "I had to find you. You're my soulmate, and after our last encounter…" She paused, and my jaw clenched as she let out a soft laugh, pressing a delicate hand to her lips.
"When I came, you were gone. And your father…" Her eyes flickered toward him, amusement dancing in them. "He was happy to know you have a mate."
She kept laughing. Like this was all some kind of joke.
"And I had to keep coming." She took a step closer, her gaze searching mine. "I really wanted to make this right."
I forced my expression to remain blank, but my skin prickled.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she gasped softly. "Oh! I didn't tell you my name last time." Her lips curled into a smile. "By the way, I'm Eva Mon
