"So... You're not getting married?" Scarlett pursed her lips, feeling embarrassed now for assuming things wrongly. She thought Nicholas was getting married but it's not the truth. Nicole was getting married. Yes, she is. To her mate whom she rejected 400 years ago. Nicholas brought him back for his sister. With time he realised how it hurts when you have to let go of your mate. Her mate forgave her and both became happy. Since Nicholas became the Alpha regent, he erased the traditional discrimination and royals become people with emotions nowadays. Their mother specifically. She become more flexible toward acceptance. Nicholas holds her tight in his arms, nuzzling her neck. His fear of losing her still lingered inside his heart and he wasn't able to let her leave his arms. "No, I am not... But, I should have done this before so you return earlier." He muttered. "I won't let you go anywhere now. If you try to, I would lock you up in the jar so you don't vanish." Scarlett leaned on
With hardly anyone around to celebrate with her, Scarlett, an A-Class fighter, spent her twentieth birthday training. It helped keep her mind off the loss of her parents, who died in a fight against rogues on the day she was born.“Grrawww.” The growl emanated from her chest, her breath heavy and her brow glistening with sweat. Satisfied with her efforts and progress, she rose from the training mat. ‘We did well,’ her free-spirited wolf, Ulva, howled, standing on all fours in her mind. ‘Yeah, we did,’ Scarlett replied telepathically. ‘Now, let’s head back home,’ her wolf said with pride in her exceptional fighting skills and dominance. Scarlett smiled at her exuberance. Though she was as calm as the extravagant Ulva, and they were two souls in one body, they were entirely different.She left the training field, making her way toward the pack house. She could have used her car but chose to walk instead. It would allow her to arrive home as late as possible, which was her preference
Scarlett gazed at the striking man before her, his soul-piercing emerald eyes drawing her in. With midnight hair, a chiseled jawline, and sensuous thin lips, his appearance was nearly flawless. The only thing that marred his perfection was a scar above his left brow that trailed down to his cheekbone. But even that added to his devilish beauty, giving him a somewhat intimidating, yet sexy, allure. Scarlett’s eyes shamelessly traveled down his god-like physique. He wore a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, leaving the top two buttons undone, revealing enough of his sculpted chest to be enticing. A blade hung from a silver chain in the center, drawing her attention for a moment before her eyes wandered back to his. He looked nothing like someone’s uncle, more like a walking temptation, capable of leading women to commit forbidden acts willingly.“May I offer this beautiful lady a drink?” he inquired, his gaze unwavering.Scarlett’s breath hitched at the depth of his irresistible tone.
After Scarlett’s proposal, silence descended between them, the sensual environment transforming into one brimming with tension in a matter of seconds. The words she had dreamed of as her paradise had suddenly turned into the essence of her nightmare. But she had decided to make those who had made her life miserable pay for it, and now it was done.With her heart racing, Scarlett watched him, this stranger she’d just proposed to. His expressionless demeanor made her regret her impulsiveness. The man stood, exuding dominance and fire. Scarlett, who remained far from violence off the field, felt like she was in his shadow. “What is your name?” he asked, looking down at her.Scar chewed on her lower lip before responding, “Scarlett...” She deliberately omitted her last name.He stared at her for another moment, seemingly lost in thought, before picking up his shirt and putting it on.Scarlett blinked, regretting her words. “Hey, I didn’t—”He turned and left her there alone. She sat on
On her way back, Scarlett’s steps grew heavier. She couldn’t believe she’d ended the chapter of her life with George with finality, accepting his rejection and choosing the path of becoming a mateless wolf. Her knees weakened, and she came to a halt, leaning against a tree. Even though her aunt and uncle had deprived her of parental love over the past four years, she’d ignored it by dreaming of building her own family with her mate. Now what? She never imagined he’d choose another, especially Olivia. She slid against the tree until her bottom hit the ground. Tears of anguish welling, wanting to break free. At that moment, she felt a soft touch of sympathy. Without turning, she knew it was Alaina, the one who would stand by her no matter what.Alaina approached and hugged her. “It’s all right. Everything will be fine.” Her words broke Scarlett’s emotional barriers, and tears streamed like she was a lost child. She cried for quite some time, and Alaina remained by her side for the dur
I hereby disown you, Scarlett Rowan. Her uncle’s words echoed in her mind. She had never imagined her night would take such a devastating turn. She stared at her uncle in disbelief and took a step back. The whispers among the wolves returned, some morphing into cruel taunts. Some offered pitying glances, while others praised Alpha for his decision. A few even smirked at Scarlett, looking smug in the face of her humiliation.Scarlett felt Ulva rising within her once again. She tried to tamp her wolf down, but then Luna Helen spoke. “Scarlett will be moved to the servants’ quarters tonight,” she declared with overt satisfaction in her voice. Ulva fought harder to come to the surface.Meanwhile, Olivia wrapped herself around George’s arm and leaned into him. “Take her away,” she ordered. But before the servants moved, Scarlett lost the battle with Ulva, and her fangs came out.Gasps filled the room, and the servants stepped backward, trembling. Even her uncle looked wary, despite bein
Best friends, Alpha Nicholas and Beta Dave, peered at the unconscious orange-haired woman on the bed. Dave leaned toward Nicholas. “Are you sure keeping her close will make things easier?” he asked with concern.Ignoring his question, Nicholas turned to the doctor. “How long before she wakes?”“Considering the wound was caused by wolfsbane, it might take a week or more,” the doctor said. “Her body is weak, and her wolf is not in good condition. We have to be patient.” Nicholas fixed his eyes back on the beauty he had rescued from the dark forest, the very same woman who’d abruptly proposed to him at the pub. Just like the night before, she was magnificent, and he felt drawn to her. Her features were unique, especially her eyes. He couldn’t forget their distinct fiery orange flecked with silver. He had seen many women throughout his life, but had never crossed paths with any like her. She had the power to captivate with a mere glance.But was it simply a regular attraction for him? O
For the next two days, Scarlett remained in the room, resting to allow her body to recover fully. The time also allowed her to mourn her sorrows and solidify her determination to become a rogue as soon as she left there. Or perhaps she’d live among humans? Either way, she had no desire to be around people who had consistently disappointed her. Ulva had also come to accept Scarlett’s decision after witnessing her unwavering determination. During her two days of rest, the most Scarlett moved was to gaze out the window and observe the dark forest in the distance. She didn’t encounter the mysterious man, but another man named Dave visited her room once or twice a day to check on her. An appointed doctor and a nurse took care of her as well. She had questions for Dave, but he made little effort to hide his apparent disapproval of her. Unaware of the reason behind his attitude, Scarlett chose to keep her questions to herself.On the morning of the third day, she woke with renewed energy.