Chapter 25 Protecting my human mate-chapter five

　　Claire's POV

　　As I was walking home, I felt so tired and worn out. I struggled to walk home limping. I wish I could've accepted the lift from Matthew but how could I ? firstly, my father would be very furious at that. secondly, if he saw where I lived he'd probably run for the hills and

　　I didn't want to lose him. I stopped in the little shop and stocked up on alcohol for my dad.

　　When I got home I was met with the dim lights. The atmosphere was tense and dark like always. I tried to not disturb my dad and I hurried to the kitchen and put everything away. I quickly made my dad something to eat and got him his whiskey. I felt nervous.

　　I hope he'd just accept what I brought him so I could start on my homework.

　　He was sitting staring at a photo when I walked into the dining room. I thought it was of my mother. It was actually a picture of the three of us I was surprised my face wasn't scratched or