Mate

Scarlett's pov

I was fuming. Dad didn't only let him take James away, but also recommended that I go out with him. And of course, being his annoying self, he had to tell my father that I had blocked his number.

"Scarlett! Why would you block your own mate? How would you feel if I blocked your mom, or the vice versa? Unblock him now!"

Michael was grinning triumphantly when my father scolded me about it. Regardless, I didn't unblock him. I was just done with him.

I watched Michael leave with James. He was still shackled, but I didn't trust that jerk even a bit. To me, it was clear that he was planning to cover up the traitor and launch another attack. Perhaps they would be more aggressive in their attacks the next time around.

Infuriated, I left the place. At least that proved to me that the attack was Michael's work. He had successfully killed my mom. Heavens knew what he would be after the next time he attacked. One question was left unanswered though.

Why was he doing it? Why did