**SCARLET'S POV**When I opened my eyes, I was on my bed in my room. I groaned heavily as the lights from the window blinded my vision slightly. My head was fuzzy with pain, and every movement sent sharp waves of pain through my body.It felt like the entire world had just come crashing on me, my breath catching in my throat as if each exhale amplified the pain. I tried to get up, but a searing pain shot up from my chest, spreading through my body like fire.“Scarlet, for goddess sake, rest on the bed.” I turned to see my mother dashing into the room with a glass of water and some pills. She looked pale with worry, and I could guess she was the one that found me.“What’s happening?” I groaned. “I can’t feel my head.”“Sorry, baby.” She placed a damp towel on my head. “I was scared when I found you at the end of the stairs. I thought something terrible happened to you.” She choked back her tears. “Do you remember anything that happened?”“I remember coming home and searching for you. T
ELIAS'S POVAs I drove back to the pack, I couldn't get Scarlet out of my head, no matter how hard I tried. The way she gazed into my eyes left me in awe. I had never felt that way before but it was soothing to the soul.Such beautiful eyes she had with a low, sexy voice that left me breathless.I remembered when I first met her; she couldn’t even remember that day as I narrated it to her. She was at the store with her sister, shopping for a birthday dress. I could vividly remember how beautiful she looked with her wild red hair. I wanted to claim her the instance I saw her but her excitement over finding her mate once she’s eighteen stopped me from doing that. Since then, I had watched her like I was her personal bodyguard. It still amazed me that she didn’t ever notice me, lurking in the background, following her to every store and her favorite places. Well, she was Scarlet, unique but quite clumsy. My heart was filled with anger as well as a great feeling of irritation, but it w
SCARLET'S POVI jolted up from my bed, panting heavily like I had just completed a marathon. I stared at the whitewashed ceiling as I tried to catch my breath.I had a nightmare, a gruesome one. I didn’t want to even recall what I saw but it was too scary to forget. What could it mean? I couldn't wrap my head around it, no matter how hard I tried.I opened the bottle of water sitting on my desk and gulped it down. I wiped my forehead which was dripping with sweat and exhaled. The door to the room flung open seconds later. My mother stood in front of me, looking concerned."Honey, are you okay? I heard you screaming.” She inched toward me and placed her hand on my forehead. “You’re burning up.” I shook my head slightly. “It’s nothing really serious mum. I just had a nightmare.” "Are you sure you’re okay?”“Yes.” I breathed. “I guess it’s normal with everything that’s been going on. It was just really scary.” “Everything is going to be fine, okay?” I nodded. “Now, get ready. You
SCARLET'S POVI stared into oblivion as a thousand thoughts ran through my mind. None of them explained why the Vice chancellor would want to see me. To think he had come himself and didn't send someone to call me was alarming.What could the Vice chancellor want with me for him to call me to his office? I couldn't think of any reason and neither could I wrap my head around it. I rose from my seat immediately and followed behind him to his office. “Sir, is everything okay?” I asked as I followed him, my heart beating furiously. “When we get to my office, we will talk about whether everything is okay or not.” He answered briskly.The Vice-Chancellor was a very stern man and that scared me. I had never gotten into any trouble on campus but I was quite aware that my attention wouldn’t be demanded on an ordinary day. Something had happened and that’s why he came to fetch me himself. My mind quickly darted back to Brad’s threat. Could he have hurt my sister as a way to get back at me? I
SCARLET’S POVI sat frozen in the Vice chancellor's office, unable to move or even think about what to do. How could this be happening to me? Why was I so unfortunate with everything? I couldn’t stop the tears that flowed down my eyes, each drop carrying the weight of my unspoken pain. I couldn't let the Alpha treat me this way. I couldn’t be an object of ridicule to them, and allow them push me to be with Brad. I didn’t need any convincing to know that Brad wasn’t the one for me. Not only did he subject me to emotional abuse on the very first day of being my mate but he was now about to force me to mate with him. Initially, I believed he had somehow had a change of heart but he was only after his own personal gain. The door to the office flung open and the Vice-chancellor walked in. He had left earlier with Alpha Thomas to discuss some personal issues. When I spotted him, I flew to my feet and wiped the tears off my face."Are you alright?" He asked even though he saw my swollen ey
SCARLET'S POVAs I raced across the hallway, pausing every second to catch my breath, my eyes darted around in search of Brad. I needed to speak to him and most importantly, find out the truth.I was conflicted but I wasn’t angry with him anymore. At least not like I was earlier. I couldn’t get what he told me in the morning out of my head. And after Valerie’s confrontation, I realized he told me the truth. He dumped Valerie for me. He broke up with his long time girlfriend, the most beautiful she-wolf in the pack because of me. And I couldn’t think of it as anything but an act of love. Or why else would he break up with Valerie, whom he had been with for a very long time?I had a few answers in my head but I considered the most logical ones. Either he realized our bond was stronger than he imagined. Or he actually wanted me as his mate. I felt my heart thumping at the possibility that he was in love with me. That he had somehow given up everything he used to care about because of m
SCARLET'S POVI was disgusted by Brad but he was the only person who could save me. And judging from the way he was glaring at Valerie, I could tell he was still in character. He was still playing his game and believed I was oblivious about it. He walked up to Valerie with a thick frown laced across his face. She shuddered as she hid her hands behind her back. I could see the uneasiness in her eyes, the fear coursing through her body as she tapped her feet anxiously. “What is wrong with you?” Brad fired immediately he got to us. Zoey released me and staggered back, unable to meet Brad’s eyes. They were terrified of him and at that moment, it was a good thing for me.“I-I can…” Valerie stammered and I almost exploded with laughter. “I-I can…” Brad imitated her, scrunching up his face in disgust. “Why are you suddenly unable to talk? Weren’t you all mouthy before I got here?”I chuckled faintly within myself, watching the drama unfold between them. For once, it felt nice to be the su
**SCARLET'S POV**I nearly choked on my food when the question reached my ears. “What?” I inquired, delicately wiping my mouth.“You heard me,” he responded, lowering his cup to the table. “Or are you still doubting my affection for you?” That had been his intent from the beginning, but fortunately, I was aware of it. There was no genuine affection, only calculated schemes and manipulation.My heart throbbed heavily against my chest, as if it might burst in seconds. I took a deep breath, my hand clenching into a fist. I opened my mouth to speak when my hand inadvertently landed on the table. The contents gracefully flew out of the plate, descending to the ground. I didn’t know how that happened but I couldn't have been more grateful that it transpired at that moment.His countenance shifted as he observed the food at his feet. "My goodness. I am sorry this happened," he murmured as he rose to his feet.I managed a faint smile as I looked down at the mess, twiddling with my hands. My