Scarlett's POVSeated in my dim room, I stared blankly at my phone screen. The darkness in my room was preferred due to my fever, and it persisted despite ongoing treatment, leaving me feeling dizzy and sick.The room's lights were off, and the thick white curtains were drawn over the conservatory room, suiting my pathetic condition. Dressed in warm brown fur-lined pants which kept me warm, a matching singlet, pair of fur socks, and a thick brown fur coat, I was entirely in brown, warmed by the room's heater.I was uncertain of the time and couldn't tell if it was morning or night, but after I checked my phone, it revealed a late morning, almost noon. I've been in my room and haven't stepped out after waking up and finding that I was away from the death trap of the woods. It seems someone had reconsidered, acknowledging my importance, and innocence in the encounter with the masked man.I didn't want to think about it, but resentment towards Ryan brewed for not believing me, and lea
Scarlett POVI heard him ask, and I slowly raised my head.Jayden was here? I had no idea.Our gazes met briefly, but he looked away."I'm not doing it," he said to Ryan, continuing to smoke."Why wouldn't you?" came Ryan's cold voice, and I turned to him."My little sister is here, I can't possibly do that in front of her," Jayden said, and Ryan turned to him, his cold hazel eyes watching him, but didn't say anything.When I looked at Jayden, he was staring at me. Could I be the one he referred to as his little sister?It seems so, but I doubted it."JR, would you do it instead?""Your wish is my command, Boss," JR answered.Wait, I knew that guy. We'd met before, in the underground parking lot. He was the cold dude dressed in black who woke me up when I was waiting for Ryan. I didn't like him."Good. Who else is interested?" Ryan asked again, and I returned my gaze to the maid. She remained kneeling, hands clutching her skirt.I expected her to run, but where could she go? I think th
Scarlett POVI remained silent as they took off my jacket, leaving me in only a brown singlet. I was grateful that my brown singlet was thick with furs, but it's sleeveless. I didn't know if I went unconscious for a minute while standing, but when I fluttered my eyes open, I felt cold air brush past, and my hands were outstretched.That wasn't what made me scared; they were about to play an apple shooter game with me. There was an apple on my head, and two were placed on my outstretched hands. I stared at all the men in confusion, but they were all staring back at me. Was this my punishment? Wasn't this a risky game? I love watching games like this, but I've never wished to be a participant. So, what was happening here? How could I be the one carrying the apples? Is this how I'll lose my life? I didn't want to die in this mansion; I would prefer dying outside here."Those of you that want me to keep this lady should shoot off the apple from her head, while those of you who don't want
Scarlett's POVI've been laying on the cold, metallic floor, shivering from the frigid air that enveloped me, making it difficult to breathe. Groaning, I forced my eyes open, only to be met with darkness. I realized I wasn't in my room; this place was far from comfortable.My blood felt frozen, causing me to wince as I sat up. Despite the darkness, I could make out that I was in a cell. So they had thrown me in here after I fainted.Why was Ryan doing this to me? He knew I wasn't strong enough to endure his punishments. Did he want to send me to an early grave?Silent tears streamed down my face as I remained seated, reminiscent of how I had been on the stage stairs. That position provided a semblance of comfort in my current condition.As a she-wolf, I shouldn't be this weak. My health was supposed to improve, but instead, it had deteriorated. I hadn't even heard from my wolf; it seemed she was avoiding me because of my weakness. Did she detest me now? She was all I had left, and wit
Scarlett POV"He behaves castrated, so he needs someone to seduce him first. A magical seduction is what would work on him, but now you don't even know how to do the normal seduction," he complained, frustration laced in his voice. I began fiddling with my nails."This would be more difficult than I thought," he murmured, a deep frown on his face.I watched him silently, unsure of what to say. Should I burst the bubble? Or should I feign ignorance?"About the part where he said you kissed me, I'm sorry for that. Things just worked out wrongly, against my prediction, so I'll make sure he doesn't punish you for that. I'm also sorry for bringing in a male hairstylist. I just wanted to see his reaction when he sees Jaxon about to cut your hair. I'll talk to him about that too, but I'm not certain he'll rescind the punishment."After he spoke, we both remained quiet. No one said anything, but I could tell that Jayden was still lost in thought by the way he stared at me."But there's someth
Jayden POVAfter informing Scarlett that I could have brought in a hot pot of coals to keep her warm, but Ryan would be against it, I left.As I walked out of the underground dungeon, where Scarlett was located, I headed back to the mansion.Just before I could step in, I spotted a black car driving into the mansion through the driveway.The lampposts were all on since it was night, and everyone was outside the mansion.The mansion was lively as the gammas were out of their wards and seated in the compound of the mansion.They were carrying out different activities—smoking, drinking, chatting, playing games, and doing other things. It was their break. Even the maids were seated outside.I waited for the car to reach the courtyard, and when it did, Ryan stepped down from it, while the driver drove to the parking lot.The once noisy place became as quiet as a graveyard as everyone stopped whatever they were doing and bowed to Ryan.Ryan stood, watching the maids who remained in their bo
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
Ryan POV She suddenly bursted into laughter, and after staring at her for a while, I also joined her, but when everyone joined the laughter of shock, her face paled."Ryan, what is going on? Why does she look like me? Why are they all here?" She asked me again."Scarlett, you know I love you and would never lie to you anymore?" I asked, and she nodded."So now, I want you to believe me that Gianna, your late mum, and Easton aren't your parents, they're your aunt and uncle. These people here are your biological parents, I did DNA myself. If you were living with these people when you were little, your childhood would have been awesome, you wouldn't have gotten parents who hated you and didn't really care about your well being, but you got switched, your late mum exchanged you. She's not your mum, she's your aunt, she wanted her daughter, which is the original Scarlett, to live a luxurious life, while they pulled you into their shit. Easton has been arrested, and he confessed. I'll play
Ryan POVIt has been a week now, and Scarlett hasn't woken up, but has been discharged alongside the kids.We're been staying in Raven's Villa, since it wouldn't tok proper to abandon it. Wherever he was, he would be happy that the kids stayed in his house.Jayden stayed with Scarlett and the kids, alongside with the maids who were staying with her when she left the mansion to leave alone. They were trustworthy, so I had transferred them over to take care of her.I had returned to my pack for Raven's burial, and after that, I visited the royal family to do a DNA test, since I had gone with strands of Scarlett hair, and the results were shocking.My Dawson couldn't believe it, it was like I brought chaos into their always peaceful home.But when we did DNA with Ava's hair, it was even more shocking than it didn't match at all, which explained the fact that Scarlett is the original daughter. The Royal Family had no idea of who Scarlett was, and demanded to be taken to their real daught
Ryan POVI went back to Raven's house, and saw that the gammas had already left with his phone.I remained in his office, crying and regretting everything I had done to Scarlett.I spent hours praying and crying, and my heart was bleeding. Why am I an Alpha if I couldn't protect those that I loved? I couldn't save the raven from dying, and now I still can't save Scarlett. What is the extent of having such stupid power which can't raise up the dead? I couldn't explain the extent at which I hated myself, I felt so bad.I had transferred all the power I had in me to Scarlett when I was carrying her out of that building, so that she would be able to conceive the child, and also survive, and I was desperately praying to the moon goddess to make it work."Jayden, meet in Raven's Villa, we have some unfinished business to take care of," I said to Jayden through a mind link, my angry voice sounding like that of an unleashed demon.Ryan has always been called a demon, it's time to unleash out
Ryan POVThe men in the room exclaimed in shock, gasping, even Jayden, and it startled me.It was Scarlett, unconscious, her two hands tied up, and her mouth was gagged. But the worst of all was that she had a silver knife buried inside her pregnant stomach, and her white dress and pants were covered in coated blood.I staggered backwards, too shocked to do anything, so Jayden ran inside and began loosening her.The gammas also went to help, while I remained standing outside, and watched as the men immediately loosened her and carried her unconscious body out of the wall to where she could receive ventilation.They've suffocated her in that little space with no ventilation."She's still alive, she needs more breeze," Jayden announced, and immediately took off his shirt and began fanning her.The rest of the men did the same thing, and I could feel the breeze from where I was standing, leaned on the wall for support."Her water has broken, take her to a hospital," I managed to recover
Ryan POV We pulled up in the location sent to us, but was met with a heartbreaking sight.The Villa looks as though it has been visited by thugs.The details I found inside the villa explained that we were in the right place, it was my younger brother's house, but I couldn't find him or Scarlett."Could they have been abducted?" I asked, and turned to my Beta who was seated on the couch."I have no idea, Ryan. I think I saw something outside, it looks weird, I think we should check it out." Jayden stood up from where he was seated and began going outside, and I followed behind him.He led me to the garden which was at the back of the house, but the sight that welcomed us left us speechless."Raven?" I called, my eyes scanning his figure which was on the floor in the garden.I slowly approached him. I couldn't tell how I felt right now, but I was staring at the lifeless body of my younger brother, who had a silver knife buried inside his heart."Raven?" I called again, and squatted be
Ryan POVI raised my head slowly, thoughts about Scarlett racing in my mind. The possibility of being able to survive silver despite losing her wolf was having a meaning now, but I snapped out of the trance."This can't be possible, she can't possibly be exchanged at birth.""That's what the portrait is trying to tell us. The baby with blue eyes is the daughter of the Dawson's family, and is named Ava, while the baby with emerald eyes is the daughter of the Easton's family, and is named Scarlett. But right now, everything has been twisted.""Does this mean Scarlett is –""Don't mention, don't even mention it," Jayden interrupted, pacing in the room."Are you sure Scarlett doesn't have emerald eyes and we've just forgotten about it due to her absence?" I diverted my eyes to the television when Jayden's question sank in. The picture was paused on the twins, so I stood up, picked up the remote I had thrown away, and pressed the play button.Scarlett pictures, blue eyes, naturally red li
Ryan POVAfter Scarlett asked if the reason I was caring wasn't because of my child, I heard her question clearly, but chose to remain silent.I knew the answer to her question, but I had to be cautious with what I said. This lady was dying in my arms, and I didn't know what to do.The truth was that I've always cared about Scarlett.Her body went numb in my arms immediately she finished talking, and she passed out.I placed my head on her chest, checking if she was still breathing, and relief washed over me when I heard her faint heartbeat."I love you, I've always loved you, but failed to realise it. I've realised it now, that's the more reason you need to stay, I want both of you. You've struggled to accommodate him inside you, so why now? I know I hurt you, but the feelings were strange at that time," I cried, holding her protectively. I refused to give too much thought about what I was doing. I was crying over a she-wolf, but this she-wolf is the mother of my child, if anything h
Scarlett POV I was thrown away from where I was standing in front of Ryan, and was now a distance away from him.I knew my spinal cord had been damaged, and the child in my stomach had twisted really bad, to a very bad position, and I felt the air knocked out of my throat.I couldn't do anything, I couldn't move a muscle, my stomach hooked in a scary position.I remained seated on the floor, staring at Ryan's back which was facing me, and I managed to make a weak whimper.I wasn't even whimpering, I couldn't even whimper, I was only making muffled sounds like a badly wounded introvert cat.He glanced back at me, but seeing the condition I was in, unable to stand up, he rushed towards me.He tried raising me to my feet, but I cried out in pain, my legs feeling like rubber.He was scared, I could see it in his eyes, this is the first time I've seen him this scared, and it made me wonder how bad my situation was.He didn't know where to touch and raise me up, because I felt pain anywher
Scarlett POVIt injured him, but he remained seated on the couch, staring at the floor without muttering a single word.I threw the remaining part of the bucket in my hand on him, and began searching for anything I would use to hit him."You're a terrible monster!" I yelled, and began throwing the cushions on him.I threw all the cushions on the couch on him, before I proceeded to throw the cushions on his bed on him.I was breathing hard when I finished, but he still remained seated on the couch without doing anything."You're definitely going to kill me today, because if you don't, then I will kill you. You don't deserve to live," I said angrily, my cold eyes watching him, before I stumped away from him.I began destroying everything my hands could reach in his room, not minding how expensive they are.I pulled down his television from where it was hanging, and let it fall to the floor.The screen cracked immediately and landed on the floor with a thud, and I proceeded to destroy th