Chapter 214

Claire's POV I'd been trying so hard not to think about it, but Joey had just brought it back up. I forced my expression to stay calm, even as Stella whimpered inside me. "That's next week already?" I asked, trying to sound casual but hearing the strain in my voice. Joey studied me carefully. "Yeah. Big society event and all that. The Black Moon Pack's Alpha finally taking a Luna." She paused. "Sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up." "No, it's fine," I lied, gripping my mug tighter. "I'm over all that. " Joey didn't look convinced, but thankfully changed the subject. "So, tell me about this new job. Is Alpha Cyrus as hot in the office as he is at those pack gatherings?" I smiled. "He's professional at work. And yes, very hot." We spent the rest of the evening talking about everything except Lucius. When we finally went to bed, I stared at the ceiling for hours, unable to sleep. Next Tuesday. My mate—no, my ex-husband would be marrying another woman next Tuesday. Stella paced restlessly