Alex's POVWhile I waited for Scarlett, I leaned against the wall and tried to stay calm. I tried hard to stay cool even though my mind was a mess. I had to keep things in check. But my heart did a little flip when I saw her walking toward me.And then I saw who was with her.Ryan was fine, and it made sense for him to be there. But what about Javier? As soon as I saw him walking with them, my stomach turned. The neighboring pack’s Alpha’s son. My mind went straight back to what we agreed on. He had said that he wouldn't tell anyone that I helped attack Scarlett's dad. I was the one who made the bait. Seeing him so close to her made my nerves go crazy. If he ever decided to break that promise… Scarlett would hate me.The smile on Javier’s face made me sick. He walked up to me with that cocky grin, and I tried to appear calm, but I was really scared. He has the power to destroy everything."Finally, I meet the famous Alexander, Alpha of the Shadow Pack," Javier said in a smooth voice th
Scarlett’s POVAlex's lips were on mine, and they were moving so fast and hard that I couldn't breathe. We were tense, and I could tell he was still mad because his hands were moving all over my body. "I hated seeing you with Javier," he growled as his lips ran down my neck. He looked at you like he had every right to be there.Both what he said and the way he kissed me made me shiver. “He’s just an old friend,” I managed to whisper between kisses. I knew it didn't matter, though. Alex had always been possessive.When he kissed me again, it was rougher this time, and I could tell he was jealous. When my phone rang, I was in the middle of getting lost in him. As I pulled away from Alex and looked for my phone, I let out a groan.“Mom,” I muttered, glancing at the screen.Alex didn’t stop. I felt a sharp shock go through me when his lips touched the sensitive spot on my neck. Before I could respond, he left a mark, a hickey. I winced as I tried to pay attention to the call.“Scarlett,
Scarlett’s POVAlex had tied me down, it brought back vivid memories of how thrilling it was to be totally at his mercy. Never before had I felt so open, free, and alive. When he wrapped the silky cuffs around my wrists, the way his eyes lit up with hunger and love gave me chills. Just thinking about it makes my heart race.As I lay down on the velvet couch in the room, the air was thick with desire. It felt like the red walls were closing in on us, making everything feel stronger and closer. I saw Alex come up behind me. His big, strong body moved with purpose. He had a silver butt plug and a leather flogger in each hand. I felt a rush of excitement in my stomach, and the anticipation was almost too much to bear.He put the things down and never took his eyes off of me. It hurt to feel his heavy eyes on me. His finger went down my spine and sent a wave of electricity through me. I could feel my breath getting thin. I arched my back and begged him in silence to touch me more. The fami
Scarlett’s POVGoing to the door quickly made my heart race because I was still shocked by what had happened with Alex. With sweat still on my temples, I prayed that I didn't look as bad as I felt. Ryan shouldn't be it, please. Please. But as soon as I opened the door, my brother Ryan was standing there with his eyebrows raised.“What took so long you to open the door?” he questioned me.“I dozed off,” I answered him, acting like sleepy. "What's making you sweat so much?" His voice was already tense with suspicion as he looked at me. He was sitting down, and Sienna crossed her arms. She looked quickly back and forth between me and around the house.I tried to sound relaxed as I stuttered, "I'm just feeling really hot." It was way too easy for them to lie, and I could tell they were telling the truth. Ryan’s eyes narrowed as he looked around the room. “The AC’s on, Scarlett. You shouldn’t be sweating like that.”"I don't know," I said in a low voice as I pulled at my shirt collar. "P
(Scarlett's POV)"Hey, good morning, Scarlett!"I glanced up to see my brother, Ryan, grinning as I walked into the business office for the first time. His grin was contagious, and I couldn't help but smile back, feeling a little lighter. This was a significant moment—my first day of work here—and seeing a familiar face was just what I needed."Good luck, sis," Ryan murmured, rubbing my shoulder. "You'll do great."Just then, my twin sister Sienna approached, crossed her arms, and looked me over. "Try not to mess things up, Scarlett," she added, smirking. "I mean, I know clumsiness is basically your brand, but this is a real job."My grin wavered, but before I could react, a familiar voice broke through the silence."She's going to do fine." Alex arrived, his cool assurance dominating the room. His eyes fell on me, and my heart sped as a result of his intense scrutiny. He gave me a comforting nod. "I've got faith in her."Ryan lifted an eyebrow, looking at Alex and me. "So, what exact
(Alex's POV)I looked around the workplace to ensure no one was around. I had been preparing this moment for weeks, ever since Scarlett strolled in wearing that fitting skirt and shirt that hugged her contours perfectly. I knew she was married, but the way she lingered at my doorway, her eyes meeting mine with a glimmer of intrigue, suggested she was up for some extracurricular activity. The tension between us had been palpable, growing with each gaze and lingering moment. Today, I was prepared to act on it.Scarlett's voice resonated throughout the room, and I couldn't help but smile at how breathlessly she screamed my name. She was embarrassed, her wrists shackled in front of her with cuffs, which she pulled against, pushing the boundaries. Her wide eyes met mine, full of astonishment and excitement, and I could feel the energy between us.With the door safely secured behind us, I approached Scarlett. She was leaned over the desk, sifting through documents, her hips shifting slight
SCARLETT POV“Come on, Scarlett! Open the door! It's time for breakfast!"I woke up to the sound of a loud knock, and I had to squint to get my bearings. Sitting up made my head spin, and I stared around the room in a fog. Was I at home? In my own bed? Mixed with fuzzy memories from the night before, confusion poured over me. When I remember being in Alex's arms, I remember feeling a rush of heat and desire. Our breaths mixed as we lost ourselves in each other.But I couldn't remember how I got home.I closed my eyes and stroked my face as I tried to figure out what had happened. How did I get here? Before I forgot everything, I could still hear his sweet speech and feel his warm body against mine. It felt like the memories were broken and unfinished because someone had pressed the stop button."What happened?" I said something to myself and rubbed my temples.My phone was on the table and showing a message. With my eyes closed, I reached for it and unlocked the screen. It was Alex's
Scarlett point of viewI looked over at Alex from across the breakfast table for just one second too long. His attention was on his food, so I didn't notice when I looked at him, but Sienna did. I quickly turned my attention back to my food as she loudly cleared her throat. The heat rose to my cheeks."Alex, would you like more roast beef?" Sienna held out a perfectly cooked slice on her fork and her voice was as sweet as syrup. "This is mine for you.Only the best for the best," she gushed.That made me feel jealous, but I forced myself to ignore it and concentrate on my food instead. It bothered me that Sienna could be so honest and shameless without giving it a second thought. I was good at hiding these things and not letting them show. I wish Alex could see me that way, look at me the way he looks at... I shook off the thought and stopped it. Attention, Scarlett. I thought Alex would always have my back as long as I knew his heart was with me. So it was.I went to my room to take
ALEX’S POVThe guilt was suffocating.I couldnt stop thinking about what happened to scarlet. What has they done to her? I had never imaged they would go so far. When I received the call that she had been found at the river, unconscious and near death, it sent a chill through me. I had never considered that she would be hurt like this, they would go to such lengths to break her.I hate myself even more. WHY DIDN’T I ACT SOONER?I leaned back in my chair, my hands tightening around the armrests as my mind spiraled. The image of her– drenched, abused, helpless,-- was burned into my memory. I never thought i would care like this for her. I have convinced myself i didnt need to protect her, thst she wasn’t my first priority. Revenge was my first priority; my father was more important than her. I had told myself that all she was to me was a pawn in this revenge game, a tool to serve my revenge, But now… Now i realized that i had been lying to myself, or should say fooling my own feelings.
CHAPTER 43 TRAUMASCARLET’S POVI was going under. Not only drowning, but choking and gasping for air that wasn't there. The cold water was pushing in on all sides, pulling me down deeper and deeper. The weight of it made it hard to breathe because it was crushing my chest. All of my limbs felt heavy and useless. I couldn't move or fight back with my body. My heart pounded in my ears, and I had trouble seeing as I fell deeper into the darkness, which swallowed me whole. When I tried to scream, the water in my mouth stopped me. My chest shook with fear, but it was too late. I couldn't get away.I jumped up quickly, gasping for air. My eyes were wide open, and I could feel my throat tightening with a breath. The nightmare kept coming back to me like a tight grip that wouldn't let go, but I forced myself to pay attention to the present. I was awake. I was still living.A soft voice I knew cut through the fog of my fear. “ Scarlet?Are you okay?"I blinked and tried to get my bearings. I f
Scarlet's POVWhen I woke up, I had a terrible headache and my arms and legs hurt from being in one place for what seemed like hours. The smell of mold filled the air, and in the distance, you could just barely make out the sound of water dripping. I had my hands behind my back, and the rough rope hurt my skin. As I tried to figure out what was going on around me while blinking quickly, I realized I was in an empty building.I felt scared and my breathing got shallow as I looked around. The faces of the three guys in the room were hidden by masks. I didn't know who they were or why I was here."Who are you? What do you need from me?" Even though I tried to sound strong, my voice was shaking."Shut up if you want to stay alive," one of them growled in a cold and dangerous voice.My throat was dry, so I swallowed hard. As one of them took out a phone and called a number, they didn't bother to look at me again. It hurt when my heart hit my chest. It couldn't be good that they were callin
Scarlet’s POVThe slap came out of nowhere, and as I fell back, the sharp pain lit up my cheek. My hand went to my face right away, and I stared at Sienna in shock. My chest hurt, and each beat was louder than the last. "What the hell?" I asked Sienna, even though my voice was shaking because I was trying hard not to cry.Her ugly sneer turned into a face. "Shameless,bitch. You know exactly what this is about," she snarled, her voice full of anger.When I blinked, I was hit hard. "I don't," I replied, raising my voice. "What are you talking about?What's wrong with you?""What's wrong with me?" she asked again and again, then laughed. "Scarlet, you're the trouble!You're trying to take something that is mine, and I will not let that happen. Never, never."I felt sick to my gut when she spoke, but I still didn't understand what she meant. "What are you talking about?I didn't take anything from you!" I kept insisting, but her charge made my voice break. "Everything I have is mine and h
Alex's Point of ViewI looked at the message over and over again. I could not get those words out of my head. I kept hearing them. It was a message from my dad. He used code to make sure I stayed on track and to tell me that I needed to get revenge quickly. The walls of his jail cell couldn't stop him; his power still reached far beyond that cell. What was wrong was that the message had been delivered in a way that could be too dangerous if anyone else saw it. If anyone in Scarlet's house to get their hands on it. Everything would be messed up in just one second.My mind was racing as I paced the floor in my office by myself. I made up excuse to Ryan that I will find about the attack, but I don’t know what to lie to him. I just couldn't let this go. My dad warned me. He told me to make things faster, to take revenge sooner. No matter what, the plan had to go through. But something inside me kept niggling at me even as I told myself this. Scarlet. The way things were going between us.
Scarlet’s POVAs I ran up the stairs to my house, my heart was beating fast. Alex was right behind me. Just having him there was a small relief in the middle of my fear. One thing I wasn't used to hearing from my brother was a worried tone in his voice over the phone. It made my nerves tense.I stopped moving when I opened the front door. The living room looked like something else. The cushions were cut open, and the stuffing came out like guts. The coffee table fell over, and glass pieces were all over the floor. Some frames were completely broken, and pictures were hung on the walls upside down."Where the hell did this happen?" Alex said something and stepped in front of me.Ryan, my brother, came out of the kitchen with a pale face. He didn't look like he had slept in days. His shirt was rumpled and his hair was a mess. He would never normally let himself look so messy."What's going on, Ryan?" I begged, and my voice shook.He was clearly upset as he ran his hand through his hair.
38 PROTECTED MEScarlet's Point of ViewThe werewolves were going around us, and my heart was beating fast and steady with fear. I saw evil in their eyes, and I didn't miss the way they looked at each other in silence, like hunters getting ready to attack their prey."Scarlet," Alex's voice came through the fog of my growing fear. He stood between me and the guys and spoke in a strong, almost bossy, voice. "Don't move.Stay closer to me. I can handle this."I took a deep breath and nodded quietly. I didn't want to feel like a woman in trouble, but I was too scared to fight.How did we get here in the first place? These werewolves surrounded us in the next second as we walked back to the pack house. It felt wrong to have them there, like a storm was about to hit."Who sent you ?" Alex posed the question, his voice tense with power. "What do you want?"As he spoke, one of the guys stepped forward with a smirk on his face. His speech was smooth but full of danger as he said, "We brought
Scarlett’s pov What Sienna had said kept going through my mind. It broke my heart that Sienna had been with Alex. Her messed up hair, smudge lipstick, braless, these things only made me doubt about their relationship was more than I knew. I don't know how to explain it. I had to ask him, but the thought of it made my blood boil.I wanted to ignore it and act like it didn't hurt. It did, though. It felt like my heart was slowly being torn apart all the way through. Alex was meant to be. Even when things were hard, I had always thought that. But after hearing that and seeing how my sister looked at me when she told me, I couldn't get rid of the doubt and jealousy that was eating away at me.Was Sienna telling me truth?"Was he two timing with me?" I said something to myself. I didn't want to ask him, though. Not yet. I wasn't when I was so mad.The day went on and on, and I didn't want to go see him at work. I told myself I didn't need to see him, but I really did. I really wanted to t
SIENNA’S POVI was unable to rest. Scarlet's words kept playing over and over in my head, making it impossible for me to think clearly. She stayed with Alex all night. When I thought about her smug tone, my chest got tight. Was it a joke? A confession? Alex, did you even try to fight her?I felt like the questions were acid in my head. What made him want me to leave the car that day? Why did he choose Scarlet instead? How come she was always there, hanging out, happy, and going where she didn't belong?Being betrayed made me feel more than just angry. It made me feel suffocated with jealousy, doubt, and sadness. Alex was supposed to be mine, not just my boyfriend. My chosen Mate. But now, everything felt like a joke, and every reason was a way to break the trust we had built.I was done with the pain of not being able to sleep by the time the first rays of dawn broke through my blinds. I had to know the answers right away.My heart was racing as I drove to Alex's apartment in a nightd