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Chapter 109: With Lucian
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Scarlett’s POV“Honestly, I could understand Clay and Maxwell’s pain,” I said, my voice cold and steady as I folded the napkin and placed it on the table. “They’ve always wanted me. But you…” I trailed off, locking eyes with him, ensuring my words hit their mark. “You settled for me. So don’t tell me anything you think I don’t already know.”I stood, my chair scraping softly against the floor as I moved to leave. But Lucian was faster. He stepped in front of me, his body a barrier, his presence heavy with desperation.“Out of my way, Lucian,” I said, my tone calm but resolute.Instead of moving, he took a step closer. His chest rose and fell rapidly, the tension radiating from him palpable. His swollen eyes betrayed the weight he carried, and for once, I could see all his emotions laid bare. He had learned the pain of silence, the consequence of his own choices.“Please don’t,” he finally whispered, his voice hoarse and trembling. It was almost inaudible, but the raw anguish in his wo
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Scarlett’s POVThe silence that followed his words was deafening. His vulnerability, his brokenness, and his determination all hung in the air, leaving me to decide if this man—flawed and remorseful, but deeply committed—was someone I could risk my heart for again.Lucian’s voice was sincere, each word laced with raw emotion and heavy with self-doubt. I could feel the weight he carried, the way he had internalized every failure, every moment he thought he’d let me down. His remorse wasn’t performative; it was tangible, bleeding into the space between us. Lucian wasn’t just apologizing—he was laying himself bare, stripped of pride, offering himself wholly, ready to rebuild the pieces of what we had shattered if only I would let him.I took a deep breath, his words swirling in my mind, along with his promises and the unspoken burdens he was ready to bear. We all had scars, wounds we couldn’t undo. Pain that lingered, even as we tried to move forward. His vulnerability mirrored my own, a
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Scarlett’s POVWe arrived at the garden where Elsa had set up her space for the session. The cool night air carried a serene calm, and soft lanterns illuminated the area. Clay and Maxwell were already there, sitting with Elsa as she explained something to them. Whatever the topic was, it seemed to hold their attention. When we stepped into view, all three of them looked up, their expressions shifting.“So, did you finally finish your meal?” Clay teased, his eyes sparkling with mischief.I chuckled, playing along. “It was delicious,” I said, knowing full well that it was his work. He winked at me in response, the gesture lightening the mood.Elsa glanced at me, a knowing look crossing her face. She didn’t say anything right away, but I could tell she had her suspicions about why we were late.“Well,” she began, her tone amused yet matter-of-fact, “since you’ve worked through your rollercoaster, I guess we can focus on what matters—your vision and your magic element.” Her words carried
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Scarlett’s POVThe meditation techniques Keith had taught me came to mind, their simplicity grounding me in the moment. Slowly, my breathing steadied, and I let go of the distractions around me, focusing entirely on the bond between me and Midnight. The stillness grew, and I felt the spirit within me stirring, responding to my call.“Good,” Elsa said softly, her voice distant yet grounding. “Now hold onto it, Scarlett. Let the vision come to you.”I allowed myself to sink deeper, opening my mind to the flow of energy and magic within. The world around me faded, replaced by the hum of spirit and power awakening in my core, ready to reveal what I needed to see.As I sank deeper into my focus, a cool breeze swept through me, far too crisp and otherworldly to be the winter air around us. My eyes were closed, yet I could still see. The colors of the magic swirling in my vision shifted and expanded, and through this ethereal haze, Elsa came into view.I saw her wolf—a phantom-like, whitish-
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Lucian’s POVGarland let out a slow, tired sigh, like he’d been waiting for this question. “It has always been about the strongest taking everything,” he began, his voice bitter but resigned. “Before Nikolay, conquest wasn’t just a way of life—it was survival. Your parents, if they had lived longer, would have taught you the same. That’s what Valkin alphas do. They maintain power by gaining more of it. Packs that fail to produce Valkin are destined to lose. Nikolay…” He trailed off, shaking his head.“That bastard wanted peace. He believed he was created to bring balance and stability, and he pursued it with ruthless determination. Even your parents didn’t agree with his vision entirely. The lands they acquired were won through conquest. But Nikolay decided conquest was done. He wanted everyone to stay in their regions, to settle, to ‘give peace a chance.’ And so here we are.”He exhaled again, the weight of history and his own mistakes evident in his voice. I watched him closely, his
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Scarlett’s POV“I am nobody’s puppet!” young Nikolay snapped, his voice laced with arrogance and disdain. “I am the true heir of Nikolay Vladislav, a Valkin alpha in my own right. And if I desire to take what is mine, so be it!”His declaration hung in the cold air, but I wasn’t impressed. “Rule over what?” I asked sharply. “Rule over whatever David tells you to rule? Be the king of his schemes?”For a moment, his fury was silenced, his expression hardening. He might have a temper, but he wasn’t a talker—his silence was telling.“So, what do you want?” Lucian asked, his tone steady but strained.David answered for him, stepping forward with a cruel smile. “What we’re here to take,” he said, his voice dripping with malice.“The North and that bitch.” His eyes flicked to me, and the venom in his gaze was palpable. “I promised Nikolay he’d have his revenge on the daughter of the woman who murdered his mother. Hand everything over, especially her. She’s useless anyway. Other than bed-warm
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