Jayden POV I recalled him mentioning earlier that Scarlett had damaged his phone, but I wondered if he would still blame her for it.I knew he wasn't careless, but wanted to know his reaction . If he were careless, we wouldn't have come this far.The only thing he didn't care about was the mansion; the one we all stay in is under my care.I wouldn't blame him; he was always busy. I couldn't recall the last time I saw him eat. Busy with business, always.If he didn't blame her again for his previous phone, it would be an improvement. There might still be hope for Scarlett. Currently, it was obvious that Ryan wasn't pleased with her.I wasn't either, but I knew she wasn't to be blamed.I turned to find Ryan gone. The sound of water pouring from the bathroom indicated he was having a bath.Alone in his room, silently working with my phone, I got tired of hearing the continuous vibrations of Ryan's phone and decided to address the incessant vibrations."Ryan!""What is it?" His cold voic
Jayden's POVRyan was making a point; I couldn't trust a she-wolf either, but right now, I didn't know what to say. Ryan was obviously in the worst mood ever, so I decided to let him be. For Ryan to bring in Scarlett as the chosen mother of his heir, it was something big; he tried.I stood up and sauntered to his bed, slumping on it, cuddling with his cushions as I invited sleep to take me over."You saw her passing on the road, didn't you?""Who?""Scarlett.""Yeah, she was just a passerby, but she unfortunately caught my attention.""Ryan?""Yes?""Why do I have a feeling that for Scarlett to come into your direction is a blessing in disguise?""That's a false feeling you're having.""What if this she-wolf can turn your situation into heaven?""She did the opposite.""She could be the sunrise in our darkest day.""Jayden, stop it.""Doesn't she make you feel in some kind of way?""Jayden?" He called, turning to me. He stared at me as though I've lost my mind, but I continued."Don't
Scarlett's POVThe splash of water on my face jolted me awake, sending shockwaves through my body. The bright lights that welcomed my eyes made my eyes fly close. I shook out the dizziness from my head, before I cautiously opened my eyes.As I regained my senses, I found myself bound to a pole, my clothes drenched and the floor soaked. The sun shone brightly overhead, but I couldn't stop shivering.I noticed a group of people standing at a distance, their feet visible to me. When I mustered the courage to raise my head, I was met with a chilling sight. Everyone from the mansion, including the maids, gammas, and unfamiliar faces, had gathered around to watch me.My gaze fell to the floor, and my heart sank as I spotted a whip in the hands of a gamma standing not too far away. It was clear that I was about to be publicly whipped. Relief washed over me when I realized it wasn't JR, but I still didn't recognize the gamma who would carry out the punishment.I struggled to free my hands fro
Scarlett POV"You should be thanking Jayden because, if not for him, you would have received fifty strokes of that whip in his hand," he said, staring behind me. I knew he changed the topic. He wanted to say something—the frown on his face made me aware of it—but he didn't say what he wanted to.I cried silently, already having a throbbing headache. Right now, the sunny weather wasn't helping.I still listened to what he was saying and hoped that the man who has been my only company in my room, besides the maids, would have mercy on me."It's twenty out of fifty, and I doubt you'll be able to receive up to ten. You've already gotten injuries, and you aren't healing like a she-wolf should…" he began saying, but trailed off again, staring at me."The whip isn't made of silver, so why aren't you healing?"He looked me straight in the eyes, demanding answers from me, who was suffering in pain."I'm sick," I managed to say, still crying, and my voice cracked up."Is that why you aren't heal
Ryan POVAfter discussing with Scarlett, I left with some renowned men I had business with. They had come all the way from abroad, and some of them were Alphas of various packs.Unable to return today, I instructed Jayden to take her back to her room and ensure she was cleaned up after the flogging, so she could prepare for the next punishment.Lately, I had been feeling strange without knowing why. I couldn't bear staying in the hotel. I had been unable to sleep the previous night, so as soon as it was morning, I dressed and headed back to the mansion. It was unlike me to feel this way. I could stay away from the mansion for up to a year without any emotional impact.I drove through the mansion gates and parked my car in the courtyard.A somber mood engulfed the gathering near the pool in front of the mansion. Some were engaged in discussion, while others were preoccupied with their phones.This gathering marked the continuation of Scarlett's punishments. Since everyone was already as
Ryan's POVHe accepted the bottle of water and drank it before his cough began to reduce. It seemed this one had shocked him really bad."What do you think? Should I help you get a partner?" I asked with seriousness laced in my voice, and I awaited his response. If his answer is yes, I swear to the moon goddess, I'll kill this Beta of mine.He learned how not to have feelings since we were little, so him becoming gay was a waste of time since passionate feelings are still attached to the gay thing."No, the moon goddess forbids that! I'm not a fucking gay, man. I do not have feelings for the opposite sex. I was only kidding.""You better not. Besides, I know you're not gay," was all I replied after giving him the "you're lucky look, and I turned away."Then why did you have to bring JR into it?""What's wrong with you? Isn't JR my gamma?" I raised a questioning brow. The way Jayden behaves about that guy is giving me a second thought."I've told you, Ryan, I don't like that guy. Don't
Scarlett's POVI woke up with no idea of what had happened to me after I was tied underwater, but the experience was terrible.I looked around, only to see that I was in the woods. Fear gripped me as I thought it was the Dark Woods again, but this one didn't have the same dangerous vibes as the Dark Woods.I was in a dry, vast area, lying on the ground, and could smell the hard earth. There were woods around, but they weren't close to where I was. They were some distance away.I spotted two ladies seated some distance away from each other, dressed in black outfits, while I was dressed in a white free shirt and white shorts.I slowly sat up, feeling my body aching, and I groaned."Why am I still alive?" I grumbled to myself, facepalming. The sun was shining, but the distant tree leaves created a shade that darkened the area and other parts of the woods.On top of a rock, a long distance away from where I was with the other two ladies, I spotted the mansion's residents gathered.It then
Scarlett's POVThey ran at me with full pace, but just as they were about to tear me with their sharp, dangerous claws, I rolled away just in time. They passed in a swift motion, and I felt the breeze as they went by.I turned to where they had run to and saw them turning, charging at me with full speed.My eyes widened. Why were they both against me? Would they fight each other once they succeeded in killing me, or was the goal to kill me first? Could it be because I wasn't in my wolf form, so they wanted to attack me first? That could be the reason.I stood up to run away from them as they charged at me, but just as I stood, before I could run, I felt a sharp, firm grip on the lower part of my leg. Then, I was forcefully pulled, sending me falling to the ground. My body slammed hard into the ground, and I cried out in pain, feeling my whole body arching. The pain in my legs made me turn swiftly, and when I looked, the wolves were biting my legs with their sharp fangs.My eyes widened