Chapter 249

Claire's POV Cyrus turned to face me, his green eyes filled with regret. "I came as soon as I could. I'm sorry I couldn't get to you in time, Claire." The memory of sending that desperate mind-link from the car flooded back. "You actually came looking for me?" "Of course I did. You're part of my pack," he said simply, as if that explained everything. "Thank you," I whispered. "It means a lot that you tried." "I've come to take you back to Eclipse Pack," Cyrus stated. "You belong with us. Both you and your daughter." Klein shot up, the half-peeled apple forgotten in his hand. "She's not going anywhere with you. Claire is coming with me when she's discharged." I felt caught between them. Over these past days, I'd grown to depend on Klein. He was mature, stable, and had been there for me through everything. Stella growled inside me. "The Alpha is our packmate. We should return to our pack." Cyrus glared at Klein. "On what authority are you taking a member of my pack? Claire belongs to Ecl