Chapter 3

Scarlett Pov †

"No one wants you not even your own mother ,this is why she left you alone"

"How dare you step into my house?You are a disgusting creature ,I don't want to be your friend.Get out !" 

"What a pity ,you have no one to call your family now"

"I hope you learnt your lesson, don't ever dare to speak against me" 

"Such a slut just like her mother" 

"Scarlett !" 

"Scarlett ,are you ready?We have to leave" 

I jolted up from the bed after hearing Herrick's voice and wiped my tears before checking my reflection in the mirror.A sigh left my lips as I stared at my reflection with nothing but rage.

"You are stronger than they made you feel.Don't let them affect you" I told myself and dragged my luggage towards the door.

"Are you okay?" Was the first question he asked.I nodded and he gave me a small smile before helping me with my luggage.We both walked to the Pack House where Alpha and his Beta with few warriors were already getting in the vehicle.

"Let me help you" Beta Marcus offered and placed our luggages in the trunk.

"I know it's hard for you but do trust me Scarlett, this is for the best" Alpha said and I nodded.

"I just hope we don't have to stay there for longer" I replied, earning a soft smile from him.Me and Herrick sat in the same vehicle as Alpha and Beta while other two vehicles followed us.

"Scarlett" I hummed in response after hearing Herrick's voice.

"What if we find our mates in the Red Moon Pack or what if we are mates ?" I tilt my head to face him , excitement laced in his voice.He has always been excited to find his mate and we both are soon turning 18 so his excitement is at its peak.

"I hope none of our mates is in that pack because they all are heartless" I stated.His face dropped at my words earning a heavy sigh from me.

"Don't be upset Herrick, I just want your mate to be someone who'll accept you the way you are unlike the Red Moon Pack members who only know how to degrade someone" I explained, feeling a little guilty for back bitching about other pack but it won't change the truth.They all are cruel except the Luna who's kind gesture was taken as weakness.

"Okay but imagine if we are mates" I chuckled at his instant change of mood.

"I would be honored to get a smart, handsome, understanding and strong mate" He laughed at my dramatic reply before messing up my hair.

"Hey ! Don't you dare" I scolded him and fixed my hair.

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Vehicles came to a halt while I stared outside the window.I am back to the place which has snatched everything from me.I hoped out and stayed behind Alpha and Herrick next to me.

I felt nervous for a while but walked with my head held high.My heart was racing with each step.In all the familiar mixed scents , a very strong scent filled my nostrils which is almost addictive.It feels soothing, irresistible and exciting.

That's strange…

I looked around and noticed some of the warriors and pack members surrounding us or to be more precise surrounding the Pack House.Whispers started among them after they saw me and I felt the urge to rip off their tongue.

Silence took over among them as I heard heavy footsteps coming closer.The scent got even more strong which made me feel drowsy.

"It's a pleasure to have you in my territory" A very deep but familiar voice exclaimed and I assumed they were talking to Alpha Logan.Me and Herrick stood there like lost puppies.

I could feel someone's hard gaze on me but I didn't look up because if I did then it won't be good.It triggers me if someone stares at me for more than a second.I might end up having a fight or even worse get punished for disrespecting the Alpha which everyone fears especially when I'm in his territory as a guest.

"Scarlett , Herrick come" Alpha said and we followed him inside the Pack House.My mouth agape after seeing how the interior has changed, last time I checked it was very old.

"I'm not staying for longer Lucian, I hope we can find a solution within this month before things go out of control" Alpha Logan said while we were seated on the couch in the hall.I wasn't really interested in their conversation and just admired the changes in the Pack House.

"We are trying our best to find those who are behind this and if the situation gets worse than we ought to stand together" 

"I'll leave for Blood Moon Pack tonight to investigate the situation further more.Scarlett and Herrick are your responsibility Lucian, I hope you will keep your promise" Alpha Logan said.

"I will" 

Their conversation continued while me and Herrick exchanged looks in between.Herrick is attentive to their conversation unlike me who is unbothered.

"Scarlett" I shift my gaze from chandelier to Herrick after he whispered my name.He looked a little bit uncomfortable which made me give him a questioning look.

"Alpha Lucian and his Beta are continuously looking at us" He hesitantly whispered.

I turned my head towards the Alpha of Red Moon Pack and caught him looking straight into my eyes.For a fact ,I didn't look away even after being aware of how other wolves can't look straight into their Alpha's eyes considering their strong and intimidating aura which did not affect me at all.

Last I saw him was three years ago as an arrogant and cruel son of Alpha who never failed to make me feel like a complete shit , unwanted , unloved and weak.To say I despise him would be an understatement.Since he was a kid but older than me has me hating my childhood despite trying everything to get rid of his venomous words.

He is one of those to bully me but only difference is that he stopped after turning 13 but rest of them never stopped until I decided to run away.I don't know the reason of his sudden change but he shut himself from everyone and I couldn't help but find it really weird nevertheless it was relief for me that he stopped.

But those memories which became nightmares are still fresh in my heart.

"Give it back !" She yelled while trying to get her locket back but the guy in front of her would only raise his hand higher in the air taking advantage of his height.

"Why are you so desperate for such a cheap locket?" He scoffed and stepped back as she tried to jump in order to get her locket back from his hand but to no avail.

"Give it back" She cried out loudly, for a second he stopped right at his spot but his friend's laughter caught his attention.

"Throw it away Lucian!" 

"Yes, throw it in the lake!" His friends shouted.He turned to look at her crying figure but quickly turned away.

"Please d-don't" She begged with her trembling voice.

He turned away from her and threw the locket into the lake.

His friends laughed as she looked down crying.

"Well done Lucian" John exclaimed proudly.She looked up at Lucian angrily and started punching his chest with her small fists which didn't even hurt him.

"You are so bad!! I h-hate you!!" She yelled ,his friends pulled her away from him and pushed her away making her small fragile figure land on the ground.She cried even harder after noticing the cut on her elbow.He stood there like a statue watching her crying her balls out while his friends laughed.

He gulped down the lump formed in his throat and stormed away..

That locket was her mother's and she was emotionally attached to it which is why it became one of the moments she could never forget..

His eyes darken as Herrick leaned near my ear whispering something but I was too engrossed into recalling the events which makes me despise him who is now the Alpha , of course the title of Alpha was already secured the day he was born , advantage of being Alpha's only son.

His silver eyes intensely stares back into mine ,it's hard to say if it's hatred or something else.His features are sharper than before with perfectly defined jawline whereas the beard makes it look even more enticing. 

Something feels completely different ,the longer I stare into his eyes, the more I find myself drawn towards him.I looked away not understanding the sudden overwhelming emotion.

"Why are you sending him a death glare?" Herrick whispered yelled.I rolled my eyes not liking how everyone is supposed to act like some weak duckling when it comes to be in front of the Alpha.They are stronger than other wolves but that doesn't give them the right to degrade others.

"Why not? Are they the only ones to shoot us a death glare? They can say it to our face if we are not pleasing to their eyes.Who is dying to stay with a bunch of arrogant creatures" I exclaimed, not realizing the words I said which they could hear with their wolf hearing and heck I was right , it shift everyone's attention on me and Herrick.

I slowly looked towards Alpha Logan and he looked at me for a second before turning to look back at Lucian.I stared back at Lucian only to find a smug look on his face which pissed me off.

It's not like I'm scared but I feel guilty for disappointing Alpha Logan.

I looked back at Herrick and find him shifting uncomfortably on his seat.

"Are you okay?" I asked concerned and he signalled towards the Beta of the Red Moon pack who is sitting beside Alpha Lucian.He is very unfamiliar to me ,must be new in the pack.He kept clenching and unclenching his jaw.

I stared at him perplexed who won't take his eyes off Herrick.It pissed me at how he is trying to intimidate Herrick as if he would jump in a seconds to slit his throat.I hate how everyone treated Herrick and I'm not going to bear it if the same happens here.

I held Herrick's arm and pulled him a little closer while keeping my eyes on the Beta whose eyes glow yellow.Seriously what's his problem? I swear if he even thinks to attack Herrick then I won't hesitate to fight back not caring if he is two times stronger than me.

Beta's eyes finally met mine and he quickly looked away.His shoulders slumped down.

"I think they don't want us here" Herrick whispered in a small voice.

"As if we want to stay here " I mumbled.

"Alpha !" I exclaimed and both of them turned towards me.I ignored Lucian , internally rolling my eyes at him.

"We both would like to go for a small walk since we feel suffocated here" I could feel Lucian's burning gaze on me but I ignored it and grabbed Herrick's wrist , practically dragging him out of the hall.

"I can finally breathe '' We both exclaimed in unison and burst into pits of giggles.

"Where are we going?" He asked matching with my fast steps.

"I don't know, let's just walk for a while then we'll be back and hopefully ,we don't have to face the so-called Alpha and Beta" I muttered.

"No wonder why you hate this place" He sounds utterly sad.

"Herrick, don't think about them," I said quietly.

"I don't know what's wrong with me but I feel really sad" He ended it with a sigh.We both quietly walked , passing by some houses.Pups running around happily , some wolves stared at us and whispered to each other as we walked past them.

"Wow look who is back!" I stopped hearing a very familiar voice of a girl who came out of her house with her friends following behind.

Emy , my so-called ex- friend who once promised to be by my side forever is the same girl who kicked me out of her house after humiliating me.Oh well did I mention ,she is Lucian's girlfriend.This is the reason why she thinks so highly of herself.

I ignored her and continued walking which hurt her pride.

"Hey bitch who do you think you are ignoring?" 

"A walking piece of shit" I snarled.Her friends eyes widened followed by a gasp from Emy.

"How dare you!" She growled and raised her hand to hit me with her claws but I was fast enough to block her wrist and twist it, earning gasps from her friends and a loud painful whimper from Emy.

"Stay in your limits if you wish to live more" I growled before throwing her away causing her to hit the ground harshly.Her friends ran to help her while I threw a hard glare at her and their faces turned pale in fear.

"Emy let's go from here" They dragged her back into her house while it took me a moment to calm down.

"I feel dizzy" I whispered as my vision got blurry for a second.

"Should we go back to the Pack House?" Herrick asked concerned.I shook my head indicating a 'no' , I would rather roam here than staying in the same room as Lucian.

"I'm fine , c'mon I'll take you to the place where I used to spend most of my time" I dragged him with me.

We walked into the woods and finally stopped as the lake came into view.It still looks beautiful, my lips curved upwards as I dragged my feets furthermore.

"Wow that's such a nice place to chill" I heard Herrick's excited voice.

I sat near the lake and dipped my feets in it feeling chills all over my body.Water is cold but I liked it.After checking here n there , Herrick also joined me.

"What were you even looking for?" I asked him

"We are not allowed to go into the woods alone, Scarlett" My mouth formed an 'O' shape as realization hit me.Well let's just hope nothing bad happens.