CHAPTER NINETY SIX

Scarlett’s POV

Freda appeared taken aback and concerned upon hearing my words. Her eyes widened, and she inquired, "What do you mean, something remarkable happened?" She seemed skeptical of what I had just revealed.

I nodded slowly, feeling my heart race. I spoke in a hushed tone, "Yes, Freda. When Ethan struck you, I thought... I believed you were dead. In that moment, I experienced immense pain and anger. It overwhelmed me, and suddenly, a part of me I had never known existed emerged."

Freda took a step back, her expression a mix of astonishment and fear. She uttered, "But you're a human. How did you become a creature like a werewolf?" Her voice trembled slightly. "How is this even possible, Scarlett?"

I let out a deep sigh, finally sharing my secret and feeling a sense of relief. "I don't know, Freda. I have spent a significant amount of time trying to comprehend it myself. Perhaps there's some ancient power within me that awakened when I thought I had lost you. All I know is that