Chapter 173

Theo's POV The weeks that followed were pure bliss. My private island in Miami had always been a sanctuary from the pressures of corporate leadership and pack politics, but having Claire there transformed it into something approaching paradise. The crystal-clear waters that surrounded our villa reflected endless blue skies, while palm trees swayed in ocean breezes that carried the scent of tropical flowers and salt air. But none of the natural beauty mattered compared to watching my mate discover this piece of heaven I'd claimed as ours. She moved through the luxurious space with the confidence of someone who finally understood she belonged. The designer sarongs and barely-there bikinis I'd had waiting for her showcased every curve I now had permanent rights to worship, while the sun-kissed glow developing across her skin made her more beautiful with each passing day. We made love everywhere. On the private beach at sunrise, sand warm beneath her back as waves crashed nearby. In the in