Chapter 56

Theo's POV The moment I saw Claire sitting so intimately with Bob in that secluded pavilion, something dark and primal exploded in my chest. They were deep in conversation, her head tilted toward his as he spoke in that gentle, understanding tone he used when comforting someone. The sight of another man—even my oldest friend—providing her with the emotional support she clearly needed sent my wolf into a frenzy. I could hear their conversation but still... I'd spent the better part of an hour searching the resort for her after she'd stormed out of our villa. Helen had mentioned seeing Claire head toward the eastern paths, but the island was larger than it appeared, with numerous hidden alcoves and private spaces. With each passing minute that I couldn't find her, my anxiety had ratcheted higher, accompanied by an increasingly aggressive need to locate her and ensure she was safe. But finding her here, sharing what appeared to be an intimate moment with Bob, triggered something far more