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Chapter 124: Unwanted Guests 2
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Lucian’s POVMy wolf was beyond furious, and for the first time, I didn’t try to hold him back. His anger mirrored my own, his hatred for these people spilling into the room. “Everything that happened—everything—was your fault, Tasha. If you think we’ll throw away the gift the Moon gave us because of your petty, poisonous hatred, then you’re unfit to sit on this council!” My voice thundered, silencing any attempts at rebuttal.I took a deep breath, my chest heaving with the effort to keep my anger in check. “Let me remind you—this council holds no power over us. Our Valkin parents may have installed you, but we can just as easily dismantle your office and rid the North of this so-called Elder Council.” My words hung heavy in the room, and not a single elder dared to speak.Tasha’s face twisted with rage, but I didn’t care. My voice softened, but the pain in it was unmistakable. “Your actions caused a ripple effect of devastation—one I wish I could erase.You ruined our perfect life wi
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Scarlett’s POVI would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous when I heard that the elders had arrived. Not that I feared them—far from it. But the timing couldn’t have been worse.We were just starting to make progress, and with the looming threat of war, the last thing we needed was a distraction. Even though my mates tried to calm me, offering their reassurances and soothing words, the knot in my stomach refused to loosen.After they left to meet the elders, I found myself pacing, restless and uneasy. I was supposed to join Keith and Alison for training, but curiosity got the better of me. Something felt off, and I needed to know what was happening. So, instead of heading to the garden, I decided to sneak to the meeting hall and eavesdrop on the conversation. It wasn’t hard to mask my scent—one of the many little tricks I had picked up over time. My mates wouldn’t be able to sense me, and I intended to keep it that way.When I reached the back of the hall, the muffled sound of raised
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Scarlett’s POV How had it come to this? My mind wandered as the discussions went on, pieces of the past weaving into my thoughts. Alison’s naïveté had been the spark that ignited this entire disaster. If only she had been more cautious, more discerning with the information she shared with my father, none of this might have happened.My mother wouldn’t have died with a broken heart, and my childhood might have been something entirely different. Even my father’s fate—who could say how his life would have turned out if Alison had kept her silence?It was a sobering thought, one that left a bitter taste in my mouth. People often spoke of the importance of honesty, but moments like this made it clear: words had weight, and sometimes silence was the better choice.I couldn’t help but wonder if Elsa, with her cryptic tendencies, had learned that lesson long ago. Even Alison seemed to have grown more reserved in her speech now, perhaps as a consequence of the devastation her earlier openness
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Scarlett’s POVAlthough most of our days were spent training for the inevitable, we tried to savor the fleeting peace we had left, living each moment as if it were our last. It was an unspoken agreement among us—a quiet acknowledgment of the grim reality we faced.There was a very real possibility that not all of us would make it through the battle. The uncertainty surrounding the future only made that possibility more pressing.The absence of visions was deeply unsettling. Neither Keith nor I could see anything, and the seers were equally blind. Even the spirits, usually so eager to guide us, remained silent. Elsa believed this silence was due to the precarious nature of our fate—the future was yet to be decided.That uncertainty should have offered some comfort, but it didn’t. It meant that both sides were evenly matched, and the battle could go either way. A victory wasn’t guaranteed, and I couldn’t shake the thought that we might be on the losing side.Time seemed to slip through
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Scarlett’s POVI frowned slightly, unsure what he meant. “You know I’ve never fully shifted, right?” I admitted. “I’ve only partially shifted a few times. It’s never felt… necessary.” Keith had told me something similar not long ago—that he often fought in his human form because he relied on magic more than brute strength. It was the same for me, and I hadn’t seen a need to shift entirely into my wolf form yet.Maxwell stopped and turned to me, his expression softening. “Don’t worry,” he said reassuringly. “It’ll be fun. Besides, Neo’s been dying to meet Midnight. Our wolves have linked before, sure, but they need to meet as wolves, Scarlett.”I hesitated for a moment, then nodded. He was right. Midnight, my wolf, deserved to connect with Neo. She deserved her own moments, free from the constant tension that filled our lives.“Okay,” I said finally. “Let’s do it.”Maxwell grinned, clearly pleased, and together, we headed into the woods. The snow crunched beneath our boots, the cold ai
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Scarlett’s POVWhen we arrived at the clearing, I couldn’t help but gasp softly. Even in the starkness of winter, it was stunning. The trees stood bare, their skeletal branches casting delicate shadows on the snow-covered ground. In the middle of it all was the lake, a smooth, frozen expanse that glinted faintly in the waning light.I imagined what it would be like to swim in the lake if it weren’t frozen solid, though the idea of submerging myself in water in this icy region was laughable. Swimming in the North was practically a death wish. The thought made me chuckle as Maxwell began setting up the picnic spot.“What do you think of the place?” he asked, his voice breaking through my thoughts.“It’s beautiful,” I said honestly, a smile tugging at my lips. The cold didn’t dull the magic of the scenery.“Great,” he replied with a grin, already unbuttoning his coat. “A little run will warm us up before we eat.” He began to undress, his movements purposeful but unhurried.My stomach flu
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Scarlett’s POVMaxwell’s gaze shifted to the frozen lake. Its surface glinted under the soft light, a stark beauty against the snow-laden backdrop. “As beautiful as the North is, sometimes the snow and frost take so much away from life here,” he said, his voice quieter, more reflective.He gestured toward the lake, his expression tinged with nostalgia. “This lake used to be our favourite spot. We’d come here to swim, talk, and dream about the future. After our parents died in battle, the elders took us in. But they were selfish, using us as pawns for their gain. All we really had was each other.We clung to that, hoping we’d never be separated. We wanted to stay together by any means, and I’m glad fate granted us that wish.”His hold on me tightened, his emotions simmering just beneath the surface. “Thank you for choosing to stay, Scarlett,” he said, his voice earnest. “You filled a space we didn’t even know was empty. You became the bond that holds us together. Even after everything
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Scarlett’s POVMaxwell crouched at the edge of the lake, dipping his hand into the water. His fingers passed through the green flames without resistance, the fire swirling harmlessly around his skin. “Incredible,” he murmured, awe softening his features.With a grin, I pulled him by the hand, and we both jumped in. The water enveloped us like a warm embrace, and for a moment, it felt like we’d left the North entirely. The icy surroundings faded into the background, replaced by the feeling of swimming in a southern pond—alive, vibrant, and soothing.Maxwell swam with an energy I hadn’t seen in him before, his eyes shining like a boy reliving cherished memories. It was as though the years of loss and hardship melted away with the ice.“A hot pond in the middle of a frozen lake,” a voice called from the edge, and I turned to see Clay and Lucian standing there. Clay was grinning, his emerald-green eyes glowing with amusement, while Lucian looked like he was already planning to jump in.Be
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Scarlett’s POVThe corruption from Nikolay’s dark aura showed itself as faint black smoke weaving into the flames. I ignored it. My mind was clear, my goal unwavering: to win.With a snarl, I lunged at Nikolay. We collided mid-air, teeth, claws, and raw power clashing in a blur of grey and green.The battle became a blur of instincts and strategy. He was fast and strong—I had to give him that. But I was stronger.“He’s trying to steal our magic. Be careful,” Midnight warned through the link as our teeth snapped at his neck.I tried to find an opening, to bite down on his spine and end it. But he was as relentless as I was, his jaws snapping at my hind leg. Pain shot through me as he managed to push me back, but I didn’t relent.The fight was vicious. I sent waves of magic his way—fire, earth, water, and wind—but he overcame each attack with a tenacity that rivaled my own.My flames scorched his fur, leaving blackened patches that he quickly healed. His wounds knitted together almost i
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Scarlett’s POVThey bore no humanity, no spark of life. Staring into those eyes was like gazing into an endless void, a darkness that seemed to claw at my very soul. He wasn’t just a man. He was a nightmare given flesh—a being that shouldn’t have existed in this world.Shivers ran down my spine as I realized the full extent of what we were up against. This wasn’t just a fight for survival—it was a fight against the unnatural, the unholy. And at this moment, I wasn’t sure if we had the strength to prevail.“Your fear smells delicious,” young Nikolay said, his voice calm, cool, and unnervingly steady. The darkness in his tone sent a shiver down my spine, but I refused to let him see the full extent of my terror.“How could Father have fathered something like you,” he continued, his gaze cold and calculating, “yet cherished and protected you while I rotted in the woods with the outcast seers? Isn’t that unfair?”His eyes drifted to my neck, and his lip curled in disdain. “Three mates. Wh
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Scarlett’s POVI turned my gaze to my half-brother, speaking directly to him. “He killed your father, Nikolay. The man who didn’t even know you existed. David stole that chance from you—the chance to know your father. If you can hate my mother for killing yours, then you should hate him for murdering your father and robbing you of the life you could have had. He will betray you, just as he betrayed him.”David laughed again, shaking his head. “Don’t waste your breath, Scarlett. Young Nikolay knows the truth. It was his idea to take out Nikolay Vladislav, not mine.” He looked at Nikolay with a twisted kind of pride. “He knew that if his father ever found out about him, he’d be eliminated. Nikolay doesn’t tolerate anything that looks like a threat. He knows it had to be done.”Young Nikolay’s dark, soulless eyes bore into mine with pure hatred. If there was any doubt or hesitation in him, he didn’t show it. His disdain for me was unwavering, and David’s words only seemed to fuel his res
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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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Scarlett’s POVWhen it was over, we lay tangled together, our breaths mingling in the frosty air. The sight around us was nothing short of magical.The bare trees were now lush and green, their branches swaying gently as if awakened from a long slumber.The snow that had blanketed the ground was gone, revealing a soft, rich earth beneath. Even the frozen lake shimmered with life, its edges alive with vibrant flora. It was as though our love had breathed life back into the desolate landscape.The orange hues of the setting sun painted the sky above us, casting a warm glow over the reborn clearing.My head rested on Clay’s chest, his heartbeat strong and steady beneath my ear. Each rhythm was fierce and determined, a reminder that, for now, we were alive—and we were together. This was our moment, untainted by the battles ahead.“I’ve been thinking,” Clay said suddenly, breaking the silence. His voice was calm but carried a weight of seriousness. “If it comes to the worst, we should leav
