Scarlett’s POV
I jerked forward suddenly, making a whole lot of people sitting around me turn to stare at me with a look of both shock… and pity?
Seemingly confused, I quickly looked around my surroundings to discover that I was at a funeral and that Annabel was sitting right beside me, with her hands firmly clasped in mine.
The fucking bitch!
I was about to forcefully pull my hands out of her grip when the ritualist’s voice rang through the crowd, quickly snapping me out of my reverie.
“We are gathered here today to pay our solemn tributes to this lovely family, the family of Alpha and Luna Cardel Blackstone…” I quickly snapped my head in the ritualist’s direction, realizing that this was my parent’s funeral.
But how’s this possible? My parents died two years ago!
I quickly looked towards the pyre that had been created up front and discovered that a lot of my parents' pictures had been scattered on it, as a means of showing condolences.
“We would be less than honest if we said that our hearts are not aching over this unfortunate situ…” My mind Immediately trailed off as I stared intensely at the two caskets on the floor which laid side by side on the podium.
I couldn’t breathe. I felt suffocated. I felt like I was reliving this moment and it wasn’t exactly a nice thing to do.
Everything seemed the same as I remembered… and not even a single thing changed, aside from me.
I blinked back tears as I struggled to listen to the ritualist whose loud voice resonated around the large open space.
“…that we have come here today trusting that our creator would minister to our hearts, and strengthen us, and that we may find…” My mind trailed off again when suddenly I felt something squeeze my hand, almost reassuringly.
In confusion, I looked up to find Annabel, who had a sullen look plastered across her face. She had red swollen eyes that she had tried shielding by wearing really large black designer sunglasses, I sighed, squeezing back.
Just quit with the pretense mo’fucker!
“You don’t have to pretend to be fine.” She whispered but I didn’t say a word to her; couldn’t even bring myself to. I knew that as soon as I opened my mouth, I would say something really bad and scary that would even make my dead parents resurrect from its gravity.
“I am fine.” I answered grimly.
“Scarl—” She started, but was immediately cut off by the priest’s loud voice.
“Receive blessings, children,” the royalist said suddenly, snapping me out of my reverie. “may He bless you and watch over you, and may He look kindly over you and give you peace; in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
“Amen.” The crowd responded in unison. I looked around to discover that the caskets were being gently laid into the ground while a group of boys stood with scary looking equipment, waiting for the order to start burying.
From the corner of my eye, I saw Luke strutt into the open field almost stealthily. Now that I thought about it, this was where we had first met.
Annabel had introduced me to him as one of her very few cousins, who had wanted to come see life from another perspective and who was also a huge fan of mine, and I had been gullible to believe her lies.
I also remembered how we had talked about almost everything and that I had unnecessarily whined about how we had clicked at first glance.
Right now, as I saw Annabel walking over to me with Luke following quite closely behind her, I couldn’t help but think that this was how it had all begun.
How she had initiated the whole operation; “take my throne” saga.
I could smell Luke from this distance, could smell the mate bond emanating from his body; but whenever I looked into those dark orbs of his, the only thing I saw was how he had stared at me with a look of pure loathing in his eyes,
…and how he had ruggedly stabbed me without remorse.
“Hey Scarl, wait up!” Annabel yelled, waving her hands in my direction, and I did. I waited.
I watched them run through the crowd of mourners, swerving and ducking at intervals because the entire place was chaotic; and when they finally got to where I was, waiting, they were panting like two stray dogs.
“Scarl… sorry I wasted a whole bunch of your time, I went over to pick my cousin from the garage.” She rushed out.
I internally gasped at her statement because that was the exact same thing she had said to me two years ago when she had gone to pick him from wherever she did.
Dear Moon goddess, what’re you trying to do with me?
“Ohh..” I trailed off, looking between both traitors. “Nice to meet you…?” I cocked my brows, signifying that he provided his name, and just as expected, he did.
“Luke.”
“Luke…”
I cocked my head to the side to notice Annabel staring between us with an evil grin on her face and I smiled at her; the motherfucker smiled back!
“And you are?” Luke asked, staring intently at me.
“I am Scarlett.” I said quickly.
From the points where our skins were held in a handshake, I could feel jolts of electricity run up from there but I paid no attention to it.
“My cousin said y’all are mates!” Annabel exclaimed excitedly; and I immediately felt the urge to smack her hard across the face.
“Yea, I just felt it.” I replied dryly. I could see the confused lions they shared between each other but it didn’t matter. I wasn’t interested in being their puppet for a second time.
“Scarlett you used to go crazy at the thought of wanting a ma—”
“I used to… I no longer want a mate.” I deadpanned. I noticed how Annabel’s jaw dropped at my statement but I paid no attention to her. In fact, I loved the look of utter
dismay across her face.
“Okayy, but at least y’all should get to know each other a lil—”
“I don’t want to.” I muttered dryly, walking away from them. I heard her shrill voice call my my name continually after that but I was too occupied with not wanting to be around them that I didn’t know when I bumped into something,
…or someone.
I quickly looked up to apologize only to discover that it was the Beta’s son, Atlas. I vividly remembered how I had bumped into him on this same day two years ago and how I had spoken rudely to him, and how my rudeness had cost us our friendship.
But this time around, instead of snapping like I did two years ago, I beamed a bright smile at him; and surprisingly he smiled back.
I don’t know why it happened, but as soon as he smiled at me, I felt a sudden leap in my chest. It felt like I had run a marathon when I had just only stood at a point.
Scarlett’s POV “Hey Alpha!” He teased, and I couldn't help but smile, regretting what I did to him two years ago, all for those two betrayals. “Hi Atlas” I muttered, still maintaining the smile flickered on my face. I admired his face for the first time ever. Luke did a lot by blinding my eyes from not seeing other men's beauty, but I am back again to Amend those silly mistakes. “Wow, you know my name?” He uttered in disbelief, biting his lips sexily. I quickly diverted my gaze from his lips and wondered why He is making me feel anomaly. “Who doesn't know Beta's son?” I blurted out, not realizing what I just said, but the bean has been spilled already. “Awwwn, don't know I am popular” He facepalmed shyly covering his face abruptly. “Oops, see you later Atlas” I murmured sadly, loving his company, but I need to check the park and put things in order. “So fast” Atlas muttered, His face dropped, it seems he doesn't want me to go but what can I do. “I have numerous things to do, R
**Scarlett’s POV** Immediately Annabel left my room obviously angry, and I didn't care, I headed straight to see the elders. I scratched my head thinking of what they have to convey, I hope it isn't what I am thinking, I kept on murmuring until I got to the Throne room, they were all seated. I breathed down nervously before going in. They were two thrones, I sat down on the second one which was my mom's throne, My Alpha will be the one to sit on my Dad's throne. I don't think I am ready for any relationship now, I will be the one to rule, I don't need any Alpha that would betray me in the future, My past life kept on ringing in my ears. The Elders bow slightly in honor, That's the rule as an Alpha or Luna of the park. For now, I am seen as the Alpha of the park, and they dare not disrespect me. If you do not obey any rules, you will be killed or thrown into the dungeon. I nodded my head after they bowed their heads, waiting for them to speak. “Your parents just got burie
“ I don't need a mate, I want to rule my park all by myself, but they won't let me be” I said, still pretending to be sad. She is already convinced by my acting. “I concur with them, you've already seen your mate, My cousin Luke is your mate, it is unclear to me why you are rejecting him. He loves you and the mate bond is drawing him closer to you, just give him a chance in your life. You can't control this Park all by yourself, you require Assistance. Try to understand my point Scarlett, I am your best friend, and you know I can't lie to you” She blabbed, I stared at her, felt like slapping her cause of the rubbish she just spilled out. This was how she fooled me with her sweet talk. I glared at her hatefully, though she couldn't notice it. If eyes could kill, I think she would be in the grave. “I don't feel anything for him, I am not even feeling the mate bond” I screamed in tears, My acting is so real, My wolf giggled happily. She gasped in shock, holding her mouth. “Are you not
**Scarlett’s POV** Through the scent no one needed to tell me who it was, I didn't waste time punching his face Angrily, not once but repeatedly. “Arggghhhh” Luke groaned as blood dripped from his face, I breathed down Angrily. “What are you doing here?” I questioned glaring at him angrily, felt like killing him right away, but I was keeping all in. “I came to stop you from hurting yourself and all I got was a punch, huh?” He said, wiping his face with his hands. “ I didn't ask you for help, just let me do my thing. Stay in your lane and don't cross mine” I yelled angrily hissing loudly, licking my blood. “ You are my mate and I can't let you hurt yourself like this” He replied stubbornly holding my hands protectively, I smirked and stared at his disgusting face. “You are not my mate, and you will never be my mate. Remove your filthy hands from mine Now!” I warned, glaring at him hatefully, He hesitated before removing his hands from mine. “You can continue Rejecting me, but I
He couldn't catch me quickly, we both fell on each other's body, His hands landed on my ass, My eyes widened in shock, I raised my face up to find out it was Atlas, our eyes were fixed on each other and I screamed. “Ahhhhhh” I stood up immediately dashing out from his sight, Shantel and Daniel caught up with me, holding their stomach laughing out loud. “Awwwn, I do watch this in movies how soulmates meet, either the female lead falls and the Male lead catches her, their eyes glued on each other. That was what happened now, Daniel, so......” “ This is love” Daniel completed, I glared at them and they both kept quiet. “You both caused this, My innocent butt” I groaned, worst I did him dirty just few minutes ago, I am dead. I thought, still glaring at these two stupid lovers. “Wait…, I thought you've seen your mate” Shantel changed the topic immediately, My mood changed immediately. “Which mate, Annabel's so-called cousin. I don't need any stupid mate anymore, I will rule this Park
**Scarlett’s POV**Next morning****I woke up tired and flabbergasted. The rowdiness of the mansion got to me, I wore my comfy flip-flop and went out of my room to see what was going on. I got to the kitchen, that was where the rowdiness was coming from.“What is going on here?” I questioned, folding my arms. Everyone kept quiet and bowed their hands down. They greeted me with their heads bowed.“We saw this letter on Ella's table (The Maid who was killed by Annabel and Luke), and she is nowhere to be found” one of the maids muttered, bowing her head down. I took the letter from her, glancing through it. “I am writing this letter to you, our Amicable Alpha, thanks for all you do. I would be gone by the time you read this letter. I am leaving this park to another park for something urgent, I apologize for not letting you know in person. Take care of yourself, Goodbye” Ella★ I was dumbstruck, My eyes couldn't leave the letter, something was off as I
**Scarlett’s POV**“You frightened me, Why are you here?” I groaned, I don't understand why we are always meeting coincidentally.“Just found myself here to clear my head” Atlas replied sitting down on the bare ground with me, I stylishly cleaned my tears before he sees it, Not ready to open up to anyone.“But you really want to talk to someone about your misery” My wolf said inside me.“Shut up” I snapped and acted like Nothing happened.“What is wrong with you, you behave strange. You are avoiding me and why are you crying” He muttered, holding my hands and keeping my head on his shoulders. My heart leapt. I couldn't remove my hands and head from his, I melted in his arms. He always made me feel comfortable, but I can't trust him yet.“Four questions in one, huh?” I uttered, biting my lips, resting my head properly on his arms. The sadness didn't leave me though, Tears were still dripping slowly from my eyes, I couldn't hold it.“Just let it out” He whispered softly in my ears sendi
**Scarlett’s POV**Luke punched Atlas Angrily and grinned. Atlas couldn't take it, he gave Luke a heavy Punch which sent Luke to the ground, I almost burst out laughing, I held my laughter so as not to give Annabel's suspicious move.Daniel ran to them, trying to pull them apart from each other, but to no avail. Luke and Atlas kept on punching themselves, they were both bleeding. We tried to stop them, but they didn't stop. I signaled my guards, They stopped them from fighting.“Wow!, My bestie is a hot cake, Two boys fighting to win her heart” Shantel screamed amazed by the scene.“I was not fighting to get her or win her heart, I fought back because He punched me and I can't take it. I have a mate and I love her, Scarlett is just an ungrateful friend, excuse me” Atlas said, hissing loudly and walking out on us. I felt my heart tearing into pieces, I don't understand why I was hurt by his statement. His words reminisce in my head, I acted like I don't care because of my friends.“Wh