My heart sank deep into a hole swallowed by overwhelming sadness. I truly thought Lucian was the one. That he was my true mate. That he respected me. That he would never betray me.That he would be different from Asher. I ran out of the dressing room with the dress I still had on. I heard Layla running behind me asking me what was going on. I heard the store security alarm going off and the security guard saying I have to pay.I also heard Layla say to put it on her tab giving the guard her full name. I ran to the mall bathroom and curled up into a ball hoping that it would somehow protect me. I felt Layla’s Arms falling like a blanket over me pulling me into a hug. She didn’t ask any more questions and just comforted me and held me so softly. As if she feared that if she held too tight that I would shatter in her arms. I felt like I was going to no matter what. When I eventually had calmed down, I looked up at her. “I’m going to my parents' place for a while.” She hesitated fo
I woke up to my mom dragging her fingers across my hair and gripping the points before she twirled them around her finger. “Oh scarlet”, She said in a soft whisper with her voice betraying her and cracking under the pressure of speaking.“Mom?” I looked at her worried. She barely cried in front of me and always appeared strong and put together. Her tears dropped on my shoulder. It had confirmed my suspicions.I sat up in my bed and saw it was still dark outside. I wrapped my arms around my mom and felt her cries jerking through her body. “I’m sorry Scarlet.” She cried out and pulled me into a hug so tight my eyes felt as if they would pop out of my head from the pressure. “For what?”. She pushed me away placing her hands on either side of my shoulders, squeezing and massaging them.“Your father…. is waiting…..um… downstairs. We …have to ….talk” she said, struggling to say each word. I couldn’t pressure her into telling me more because I felt too bad and guilty for her being like th
“Scarlet, Scarlet wake up”. I heard a voice within the darkness. It was that mysterious lady again. My eyes shot open. I was breathing with difficulty and still seeing black except for the little pieces of light peeking through the threads of the cloth that covered my face.When I tried to lift my hand to remove the cloth, I felt my hand being restricted. My wrists were tied and burning, letting me know whatever I was tied with had been laced with wolf's bane.I heard a bit of mumbling but couldn’t make out what was going on. I tried to concentrate on anything my senses could recognize. I knew I was lying down on what seemed to be a bed. I could hear cars moving, so I knew I wasn’t too far from civilization. I could also smell a scent I had recognized and my eyes widened and panic filled every inch of my being.It was Asher. I tried to get myself loose and only ended up burning my wrists and ankles with a wolf's bane that had covered whatever was tying me down. The sound of a doo
Lucian:“Where is she” I growled at Scarlets father and mother. I had decided to come and figure out what had upset her so much that she had felt the need to run away. It didn’t make sense that she would be upset because of the meeting I had had with Asher, because why would she then run right into his territory?She confused and frustrated me so much. When I arrived, her parents informed me that she want there. “I dont know Saige said she had gone back to Silvermoon.” Her father pleaded in fear. I was well aware of my effect on wolves with a lower ranking. I could be the bad guy if I needed to be. I hated that I had met her parents like this. I wished it could’ve been in better circumstances.“Please Alpha Lucian, we don’t mean to upset you.” “Then make it up to me by bringing my mate to me.” Their eyes went wide and I realized they hadn’t known.She was all feisty and proud to be my mate in front of Asher’s parents, but here she was hiding it from her own. Was she ashamed of me
“STOP!” I yelled at the top of my lungs. My eyes were clenched closed. I was waiting for it to happen. For everything I had saved, to be stolen in one swift movement, but nothing happened. I wondered if he had second thoughts, so I waited for some type of movement. Not even so much as a breath. Then I realized I wasn’t even hearing the cars moving outside. I didn’t hear anything but heartbeats. I opened my eyes slowly in fear that if I was too fast I would have to witness it happen. Instead, I saw him frozen in place and was shocked. "Asher?" I asked, but got no reply or reaction. Then it hit me that time was frozen. Did I really do this?I looked around the room as if I was expecting some sort of answer to line the room’s walls. “Hurry” I heard the woman’s voice in the back of my mind. I didn’t hesitate at her words and continued with my original plan. When I freed my two hands from the cuffs, I pushed Asher off me and he fell to the floor. I then freed my cuffed legs.When I go
It’s been days since I’ve been home. Although it didn't feel like it. Lucian seemed to be angry with me. I understood why. I was childish and didn’t even give him a chance to defend himself before I ran away. I let my insecurities get the better of me.“Scarlet to earth” Layla waived her hand in front of my face. I blinked rapidly before I pinned my gaze on her. “You alright Scarlet?” She asked with concern marrying her facial features. I just nodded. “Maybe it’s time for you to get out of the house a bit. Graduation is a month away. Maybe you could come to our school?”Oh my goddess, with everything that’s been going on, I had totally forgotten about school. I hadn’t gone in 3 weeks. “I had totally forgotten. I think that is a brilliant idea. When can I start?” “Oh well. probably tomorrow”. “Great.”Just then Lucian entered the room with a pissed look that had seemed to be stuck to his face lately. “I’m going to go” Layla said before she disappeared around the corner in a fast-pac
When the limo came to a halt, I tried to fix myself up as best I could. I then turned to Lucian. “Do I look OK?” I asked him. He just smirked at me.“You look hot” He said and I wasn’t sure in which way he had meant it, but I shrugged it off. When we exited the limo, I saw we were standing in front of the providence restaurant.One of the best ones in LA. I knew this would make a good first impression on my parents. When we entered the restaurant, it was completely empty.The only table that held people was in the middle of the room in a dimly lit area. It was quite strange when thinking that this place is normally packed and hard to get into. I looked at Lucian, my gaze already asking the questions without having my lips move. He just shrugged and acted innocent.“Scarlet” my mother said in excitement. She walked towards me in a fast-pace which looked more like a tiny run, spreading her arms out, anticipating for a hug to happen.She wrapped her arms around me and placed a big kiss
I sat the whole night looking at my father, who seemed sad and upset. While everyone was talking about what decorations the pack hall would have and the dress I should wear. I was trying to study my father. He wasn’t cheerful or happy about the ceremony. I had wondered why it all was like that. “Scarlet” I turned my head to Freya who was staring at me waiting for my answer. I realized she had asked me a question but I wasn’t listening.“Sorry, my mind was elsewhere. Please can you repeat yourself?” I said in a soft tone. She smiled at my blushing cheek. “What do you think of the pack? Anyone that stands out that could be of assistance to you?” My eyes grew and I realized I hadn’t met a lot of people in the pack.I have only met a handful and here I am planning on being their Luna when they don’t even know my face. I just shook my head, unsure of what to say. “Mom, it’s been very hard with all that has been going on over the last few weeks. She will be going to school tomorrow but