Chapter 9 The plane cut through the sky , heading abroad . In the vast city , no one would care if an ordinary family was missing . Meanwhile , Aaron was with Sophie , cuddled up together watching a movie . Suddenly , his chest tightened , as if something sharp had torn it open . His wolf howled wildly within him , his limbs went cold , and his breath became ragged . He gasped for air , and his heart felt hollow, like something important had been lost forever in that very moment . Sophie noticed his discomfort and looked up at him . " What's wrong ? " " Nothing , maybe I didn't rest well , " Aaron shook his head and hugged her tighter . " Well , well , I'll have to find a way to make you focus ... starting now ! " She mischievously scratched at him , eventually tiring herself out . " Hey ! Why are you not even ticklish ? " Aaron chuckled lightly . " That punishment doesn't work , then let's try a different one . " With that , he picked her up and threw her onto the bed . They tumbled together , laughing and playing . At some point , their playful movements changed , and they grew closer , until their lips met . The room filled with a warm , intimate atmosphere . For three straight days , they were inseparable . But Aaron's initial satisfaction gradually turned into indifference . He felt a lack of interest . Sophie had tried every new trick , but Aaron was still distracted . It wasn't that he was bored of the games , it was that he was bored of her . Spending all his time with the same one had become tiresome . The most important thing was , Claire had stopped sending him messages long ago . Just as he had wished , she was no longer bothering him during his time away . This was exactly what he had wanted , but somehow , it felt unsettling . Aaron glanced at his phone . In his chat with Claire , the conversations had gradually dwindled from being constant to barely a few words . The last call had been days ago , during the auction incident . He furrowed his brows , feeling a surge of anger rise within him . He had told her not to disturb him , but why had she really stopped everything ? Did she forget that she was his mate ? Aaron scrolled through Claire's chat history repeatedly , hoping to see her new message pop up , but every time , it remained silent . He hesitated , unsure whether to call her . Before he could think further , Sophie suddenly covered his eyes , " Guess what surprise I've got for you ! " Chapter 9 Dreame - Read Romance Stories What ? My brother in law ? But this is his engagement Ceremony with another woman 4.4 % FREE Installed Open 36.00 % She played coy , her light lace nightgown brushing against his neck , full of suggestive intent . ભીમ રૂપે એ Aaron wasn't prepared for it , and before he could react , his finger accidentally tapped the screen . The call went through . " Sorry , the number you have dialed is not in service ... " The robotic voice cut through the air , leaving both of them stunned . " Not now ! " Aaron snapped , pushing Sophie aside impatiently as he redialed Claire's number in disbelief . Yet the same automated voice echoed once more , repeating the identical message . " How could it be ... ? " His mind went completely blank , struggling to process what was happening . " Perhaps there's something she's too busy with ! " Sophie glanced at the name on screen and put on a show of concern . " Or she's probably upset , jealous of me , and that's why she canceled her number , hoping to make you anxious and come after her . " " She's still your mate . Where else could she go ? What could possibly be so important ? She's probably at home , waiting for you to make it up to her . " 36.00 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!