His new stepsister His biggest threat (Claire and Elijah) novel Chapter 15

**Chapter 15**

**Claire’s POV**

A sharp intake of breath escaped my lips, my hand instinctively flying to my chest as if to steady the whirlwind of emotions swirling within me.

“I’m truly sorry for everything you’ve had to endure, Naomi. It must have been so incredibly hard for your mom…” I murmured, my heart aching for her.

I reached out, grasping Naomi’s hand tightly, as if my grip could somehow transfer strength to her.

“Don’t worry. There’s always a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel… We will get through this. Together… at least for however much time I have left.”

“Don’t say that!” Naomi’s voice cut through the air, sharp and edged with a hint of anger.

“You’re not going anywhere. Who do you think you’ll leave me for? I swear, nothing bad is going to happen to you. You will overcome this too.”

She quickly wiped her tears with the back of her hand, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

“Enough of this sad talk… So, what brings you to the Alpha’s mansion? Are you related to him in some way?”

My stomach twisted into knots at the question. “The Alpha is my mom’s husband.”

Naomi’s eyes widened in surprise, her expression shifting from concern to astonishment.

“Oh my God! The Alpha actually remarried? I haven’t had the chance to meet your mom yet. Where is she? Let me go say hi! I bet she’s stunning because the Alpha has a knack for beautiful women. You should have seen the late Luna… she was breathtaking. A perfect reflection of Elijah.”

Her face lit up, a dreamy expression washing over her as she spoke about him, as if he were a character from a fairy tale.

“Why didn’t you tell me earlier that you live with Elijah? What’s it like? Is he just as incredible at home as he is at school?”

My heart sank at the thought. “He’s rude to me, Naomi. He made it abundantly clear that I’m not welcome here.”

“Oh, he’s just been so withdrawn since his mom passed away,” Naomi said, dismissing my concerns with a wave of her hand.

“Trust me… beneath that tough exterior, Elijah is genuinely nice. You’ll see… he’ll come around eventually.”

“I honestly don’t care if he ever comes around,” I replied flatly, my resolve firm. “I’ll just avoid him.”

At that moment, Maria knocked softly before entering with the snacks I had requested—cupcakes, cookies, drinks, and chocolates, all arranged beautifully on silver trays that sparkled in the light.

“This looks absolutely amazing,” Naomi said, her eyes lighting up as she reached for a chocolate cupcake. But just as she was about to take a bite, her phone rang, the sound slicing through the moment.

“Yes? Yes, I’m coming. Thank you!”

She ended the call abruptly, her expression shifting to one of worry. “I have an emergency. The nurse looking after my mom needs me right now.”

“Is it serious?” I asked, my concern for her welling up.

“No, no, it’s just routine stuff. But before I go…” She hesitated, her brow furrowing in thought.

“Could you give me some of your heart medication? Just in case you have an episode while I’m around. That way, I’ll always be prepared for you…”

“Naomi… I don’t want to stress you out… I promise, I’ll be fine…”

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