[center][img]http://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1399181944r/9518928.jpg[/img][h1][i][color=palevioletred]Claudia Aluredes[/color][/i][/h1][sub][@Wick][/sub][/center] Claudia heard and smelled Alex as soon as he stepped out of the building he had gone into. Even without meaning to, she was hyper aware of the vampire's presence. It was a sure sign that she was getting more and more attracted to him. Was it obsession? That irresistible temptation to taste the darkness, to align herself with who she should fight? Or was it something else? She decided that she needed to get as far away as she can from him. But when she felt his arm slide around her waist, she blushed and knew that she will not be running away from him any time soon. She turned towards him. [color=palevioletred]"No, no. He's a friend... I think."[/color] she said a little hesitantly. Darric looked from Claudia to Alex then at the arm that was possessively draped on the young she wolf's waist. He raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything about it. Instead, he explained his relationship to Caius. [color=lightgreen]"I am the Crimson Keeper's pack leader and Caius is a part of it. I recognized you from his thoughts. And when I saw you here, I thought of offering you a place in the pack. To rejoin your twin brother."[/color] [color=palevioletred]"Caius is here?"[/color] Claudia asked, looking at Darric strangely. He reminded her of his twin. The way he spoke and the way he carried himself. [color=lightgreen]"No, he isn't yet but I expect him to be here in a few days time. For the meantime, I will take my leave."[/color] He looked at Alex, his gray eyes neutral. [color=lightgreen]"I apologize for any inconvenience I might have caused. Good night,"[/color] he gave them a small bow before turning and leisurely walking away.