On reaching the ceremony, a happy whistle could be heard, as praises and joyful chants all over.
How I wish they knew it would end in sadness if not for the second chance given to me.
Lucas held me as we both greeted different werewolf clans present. They are all very proud of me and praise me.
If only they knew I once made the same mistake my mum made but is just trying to rectify my mistake and avenge our deaths now.
Lucas told me he wanted to go meet someone important, which I knew was Zoe, but I just brushed it off, smiling dangerously within me. It is just a matter of time. I should let them enjoy themselves in riches for now.
"Lady Scarlett, you are looking so beautiful today," One of the elders praised, smiling beautifully.
"I do look beautiful before you know.." I teased.
"Of course I know, Silly girl… I just wanted to praise you, and you spoiled or already.." She snorted, feigning a hurt face. I just love her.
Lady Kiara, she was a close friend of mum before her death and has been like a mum to me after mum's death.
"Come on, don't act like a baby.." I whined.
"Says the one who acts like a baby the most… baby girl I am so happy you are finally with your mate today." She said happily while I just forced out a smile.
"Thanks a lot, Lady Kiara.."
"Where is that silly boy, he should be with you throughout today… it's your day… he shouldn't go around having meetings…" she said now a bit annoyed.
This didn't happen in the past life, She was going on and on praising Lucas.
Guess the changes have begun. I could also recall she was pleading with me to save her before dying a painful death, I shut my eyes tight recalling the pains I saw on their faces, the howls, their distress."
"Oh, my dear are you okay?" I heard lady Kiara ask, shaking me.
"Ye… yeah I am fine.." I managed to squeak out but she doesn't seem to believe me
"You looked pale, are you okay…" lady Kiara asked.
"I am fine, just a bit sick," I murmured, smiling.
Just then the door opened… Zoe and Charlotte came in, thank goodness because it diverted Lady's Kiara attention.
I smirked as they both strutted toward us grinning happily, they must be excited that their plan is about to take place.
Charlotte saw some of her colleagues and was greeting them.
"Dear, hope you didn't feel that lonely?" I heard Lucas behind me making me look in his direction.
"Here he comes… You should be with her all through today!" She grumbles, to which he nods his head smiling.
"Alright, I should go meet some people over there.." She said as she left just the both of us. I could see how annoyed Lucas was when staring at Zoe.
Yeah, they didn't find a perfect dress for her and I also made sure I locked my room so they wouldn't get in.
I decided to excuse myself from Lucas telling him that I wanted to go meet them. But he declined, saying he should come along with me.
"You did change your dress, Zoe…. But, you should have told me to offer you one of my beautiful ceremonial dresses?" These were the first words I utter the moment I got to where they were all standing including some important guests.
"Scar... Scarlett.."
"And now, you look like a mother of two Hawking woolen bags in the street," I ended with a sly smirk... Not minding the kind of look they were throwing my way.
I walked around her observing her dress and burst out laughing so hard, I never expected attention to draw closer but by the time I was done laughing the crowd's attention was now diverted to us.
I was not a nuisance in my past life, I am pretty sure they are going to be so surprised by my attitude. Though I can fight back, I don't reply when I am bullied.
“Mrs. Charlotte, how would you think of such a dress to give to someone you regard as your daughter?'' I asked, casting a gaze at Mrs. Charlotte then I shook my head “poor girl" I clicked my tongue.
The people closest to us laughed so loud that I began feeling sorry for her.
"It’s unmistakable that the woman does not like this lady, even my mother would not think of giving me such old worn out clothes to wear," one of them said.
“Stop it, Scarlett, or else you get the punishment you would forever remember even after your demise” Zoe cautioned me, feeling embarrassed.
"After my demise, you say… are you in any ways planning to get me killed?" I beseech in fury…
How come I didn't think about this before the matching ceremony in my past life
"It… it's just a slip of tongue and out of anger.." She stuttered, of which I just smirked and clicked my tongue. No one dared question me since I am soon to be Luna.
I turned to Lucas, to see how he was furious... And I don't care.
I recalled my past life when I approached Lucas and reminded him about the bond after the ritual had begun.
“You should not forget that I would choose you as the Alpha of the clan, and you would announce me as your chosen mate," those were the words I said to him in my past life. It was unusual now.
I am now reborn, I don't care about being his mate any longer, not like I am his chosen mate.
"It's almost time for the ritual, Scarlett, we don't want to postpone it any longer.." Nancy said as she strolled towards me... She has been my best friend for years now and had never for once like Zoe.
She hates it when I drag her with me telling her we three should go shopping.
She has been tolerating Zoe because of me… but guess now we can both embarrass Zoe the way we want.
"Ha! That's true... Lucas, let's go for the ritual now." I said and walked past him, seeing he was still furious about the situation on the ground.
I sat in the temple stance waiting for the ritual to begin, Lucas not wanting others to get suspicious of him also came to sit beside me.
When the ritual began, I moved toward Lucas, as wolves approached us, giving me words of commitment and why I needed to choose him as the Alpha of the clan. Then I smiled inwardly as I turned each of them down.
Lucas approached me, faking an affectionate expression, his head down as he squats before me.
"You know by now that I would not live my life without you being present. Choosing me as your Alpha would make it two strong wolves in the clan, me and you leading them with love as our pillars" fake words, he uttered to trick me… son of a gun.
He said a few more words of commitment to me, believing that those words were just for the ritual and that I would choose him without a negative response.
"My people do not want me to make a mistake, which my mother did…" I paused to see his reaction but he seems not to have gotten any hint.
"They do not like you, I am sorry” I dropped the bomb, with fake tears flowing down my cheeks.
“Are you joking? “ Lucas whispered to her as he gave Zoe and Charlotte a fierce look, I took the note off.
"Ha! Their plan has gotten ruined.." I thought.
“I am serious about this, I am sorry, I can’t choose you or anyone. I don’t want to offend my clan, I can not risk that, but that does not mean that I do not love you, I do a lot." I cried out loud and ran away from the ceremony.
Even with my name being called by the elders I refused to reply.
When I ran out of sight and saw no one was following me… I hated running and wiped off my fake tears.
"I am grateful that I escaped from a big mistake that cost me my life in the past," I said out loud, half happy and half sad.
I was still sad because I never in my world expected to be betrayed by Lucas and Zoe.
I leaned behind a tall tree to relax, then I felt my heart skip a beat, at first I thought it was just nothing.
But then my heart skipped again...
I felt something come alive in me, dancing around overwhelmed by happiness.
"Zyra?" I called to be sure of what I am thinking right now.
"Hi, Scarlett.." I jumped in happiness seeing my wolf has returned, my wolf is now alive.
But I went still again, hearing the next word from my wolf.
"Mate,"
KAREN POV"Good morning Alpha, it's time for the meeting with the pack…""Get the f**k outta my room!" I growled not letting him complete his statement. "Hmmm nope, the meeting Is very important and we won't can't afford to miss.." I threw one of my cushions at him before he could complete his statement, what exactly doesn't he get by getting the hell outta my room?"Well if you won't attend the meeting, then I won't tell you the juicy news I got from a spy.." Before I could even control myself I flew up from bed. My whole body was in pain, though my wounds had healed, my cracked bones were refusing to heal because my wolf had gone into hiding for days now.Wondering where I get the crack bones from? It's from running to the territory of my pack fighting bunches of rogues without any help.I don't want to think about the pain I have been going through for the past few weeks now."What news is that… I promise if you don't tell me, I will make sure you don't have a tongue to talk till
"Karen, I miss you.." I felt her hug me from the back but I didn't move a bit. I have been trying to push her away from my life but she doesn't listen. She is my father's gamma daughter, so automatically she is my gamma."What did I tell you about calling me by my name?" I asked in annoyance as I loosened her hands. I knew she has had a crush since when she was five. I have tried letting her know I have a mate.She stopped bothering me for a few months now when she found out I met with my mate. But she decided to start disturbing me the moment she found out about my mate rejecting me."Common, I am a friend of yours, your gamma, and also your soon-to-be Luna since your chosen mate doesn't know your worth." She enunciated smiling proudly. How do I explain to her, even if my mate doesn't want me, I can't make her my mate? I can't accept it, I don't have a single feeling toward her."Soon to be Luna my ass… get this into your brain, he won't make you one," Nathan told her grinning seein
SCARLETT"Mate?" I still asked confused, just immediately the familiar smell hit my nose.. my wolf danced around in joy. I was told to stay away from love so why the hell? Why is it here?I was sad, angry, happy, and confused, I can't even explain my emotions.There he was in his giant white wolf, standing and staring at me, with those cool grey eyes. I need no one to tell me who owns this wolf.“Karen!” I howled in pain, kneeling before his wolf, confused, yet excited.How would this be? Karen was not on the list of men I considered to be chosen as my mate. I never liked him, or ever thought of him existing, though, he is a handsome man with a fine-built masculine structure.Before I was reborn, Karen had a crush on me, he stalked me whenever I walked past his orchard, anytime he came to stay in our pack for some sort of ceremony.I was not interested and never noticed his presence. Until then I heard of the nuptial ceremony my father had arranged with him.“What are you doing her
LUCASThat was an embarrassment I never expected from a tone, especially Scarlett. I never even thought of her running away.I thought she said she loved me, I thought she wanted to be with me, then why the rejection?I could hear and sense the way the members of her clan were gossiping about me, I made a great effort in putting them together and making them like me, and now this! Zoe was beside me stamping her feet on the ground, fuming anger from her nose. Scarlett really shocked us all.“Are you sure she is mentally stable?” Zoe beseeched, very furious, her whole face was red in anger…. She had thought she would be Luna tonight now Scarlett had turned the table. We are so confused.“Why would you ask that question?” I turned to her, trying to calm my anger so she won't take it the wrong way.“If she was mentally unstable, why would -wait…there are events where she was acting insane." I stared at her curiously wondering what she was talking about."The slap, the water, those weir
"Hello!" I called just like I have been doing for the past few minutes, where am I? And why does it seem like I am in a fog?"Thou shall not push a chosen mate away but yours is different…." I heard a heavy dark voice proclaim and of course kind of scared me."Who are you?" I asked, still walking deep into the fog to see if I would be able to find the person talking to me."You are a strong girl and that first ever to be allowed to avenge your death… but if you get lost in trying to avenge your death you shall lose more people than you do In your last life..," The voice declared again making me more confused, I thought I was told not to go near love."I am only back in this world, to avenge my death. Why are you tell….""Thou shall not live in this world only for revenge! Thou shall not go near love because it's a distraction…. Be careful because a single mistake can end your life." "And that is why I am not with my chosen mate, stop getting me confused!" I yelled in fury….But all I
KAREN POV"Welcome back, Alpha.." I was met with Rhoda smiling devilishly at me, I hope it wasn't what I am thinking right now.I had wanted to chase Scarlett, seeing how sad she was when talking to me. I felt there was something wrong.I thought the matching ceremony was to happen today so why did I find her in that place? Her scent also seems different. I would have found out what happened tonight.But, Rhoda mind-linked me to come to the pack saying something was going on and I am also needed here urgently.Seeing the smug smile on her face isn't giving me a good vibe."Where am I needed?" I solicited walking dangerously, but she didn't seem fazed a bit."I saved you from making yourself look like a fool in front of her, so you should be thanking me." I tightened my fist in anger not wanting to lash at her."Leave my sight, before I do something I might regret later on." She seems to be crossing her limit these days and it's pissing me off. "I am in support of what she said th
SCARLETTHis body was unresisting, all I wanted to do was to feel his body, hold him so tight and bury my body in his arms.Thinking about his lips, body structure, and all I wanted to do with him, I can visualize his touch, his soft voice whispering in my ears.Damn! I was in the mood.I had to remind myself how I was betrayed and killed because of love in my past life, the memories of my tragic love felt like magic. I was losing my sleep already, yet love was the last thing I wanted. I have lost my emotions and love but thinking about Karen was so different, the emotions slowly resurrected, I barely knew him or so I would conclude that that feeling was lust.If I do, I won't forgive myself.My focus has to be revenge, everyone behind my death in my past life must get his or her share of bread, I can’t lose focus to think about anyone else.Karen has to remain in his lane and focus on the plan ahead if he really wants me to accept him as my mate.Getting confused about our pack, we
SCARLETT"Lucas it's time you leave now, Zoe will be dead worried about you.." I was tired of his fake pretense and wanted him to leave quickly, his being here irritates me a lot."Why Scarlett? I feel like you are intentionally shoving me away… do you hate me so much now?" He asked with his eyes showing sincerity. I couldn't help but get confused with his affectionate eyes. Was his question truthful, or is it still based on pretense?If it's based on pretense then he is very good at it, after all, he has been doing that for years now to get hold of my position, and I will never let him down easily."We are no longer mates, or planning to become one, so it's better you learn how to get hold of yourself and forget about me.." I stood by wiping my fake tears and also continued my fake tenderness."I wanted the both of us to be together, I love you a lot but my clan just doesn't want you… I have promised them not to make the same mistake as my mum." I explained, hoping he would get the