Claire’s POV
The words hung in the air for a couple more seconds.
I know that it was a crazy thing to say because trying to take a Royal Lycan baby away from his powerful father would be incredibly hard but deep down in my breaking heart, I didn't actually want to leave.
I was just hoping that if I threatened to walk away, Noah would finally wake up and realize how much he's hurting me, and beg me to stay.
I hoped he would finally understand that watching him plan a wedding with Gabriella was destroying my soul.
But my hope died in a one second.
Noah didn't beg or cry, instead, a terrifying, coldness washed over his handsome face and his jaw locked tight.
He took a step backward and pulled Chris securely against his chest, protecting him like I was a threat.
"If you want to leave t
