Chapter 122

Claire's POV The black Bentley moved through Crescent City's bright downtown. I played with the bottom of my dress, trying to calm my fast heartbeat. This was not just any company event. This was the elite pack gathering . "Nervous?" Klein asked. His deep voice broke through my thoughts. I looked at him and saw his perfectly fitted tuxedo and that confident smile that made women fall for him. Klein might be Lucius's uncle, but they could not be more different. Lucius was ice and thunder. Klein was charm and warmth. "Is it that obvious?" I put a piece of hair behind my ear. "Your heartbeat gives you away." His eyes showed kindness at the corners. "Remember, you have nothing to prove to these people. Just be yourself. You are the brilliant woman who caught my attention." I laughed. "Your attention? Is that what we are calling it now?" Klein laughed too. The sound made the car feel warmer. "Among other things." The Bentley stopped at the Grand Celestial Hotel. Its tall glass structure ref