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Chapter 81: Hopelessness 1
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Clay’s POVThe simplicity of her advice was almost infuriating. It seemed impossible—to march into the West, to face the man who held our mate, and to keep our fury in check. But if Elsa’s warning held any truth, there was more at stake than just our pride. If we wanted any chance of winning Scarlett back, we’d have to swallow our rage and tread carefully.At this point, Elsa’s advice was all we could lean on. The three of us had tangled ourselves so deeply in our own mistakes, and there was nothing left to do but hope we could somehow unravel it.Suddenly, Gamma Luke’s voice echoed urgently in my mind. “Alpha!” I could sense he was reaching out to all three of us. I glanced at Lucian and Maxwell, feeling a weight settle over me.“What is it, Luke?” I asked, bracing myself.“Warriors from the East took over Iceland and Bariane last night. And the Valkin Alpha, Garland Richmond, sent a parcel with a letter addressed to the three of you.”I stood up, a sickening feeling washing over me.
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Clay’s POVWe left the apartment, stepping into the chill of the morning air, the stench from the box filling our senses as we moved. Whatever was inside reeked of decay—something dead, something rotten.My gut churned at the thought of what Garland might have sent us. The question hung over us like a shadow: why send this grim message now, just after his forces had taken two of our territories?The deeper we thought about it, the more questions bubbled up. Why hadn’t we heard about the attacks until now? Normally, any sign of an invasion would send an immediate call for aid. But this time, we’d heard nothing. Either Garland’s forces had decimated the settlements completely, or—perhaps worse—the people had willingly chosen him over us. The silence spoke volumes. This wasn’t a haphazard attack; it was calculated, precise, carried out by someone who knew how to manipulate our weaknesses.In a twisted way, it all made sense. We were the only Valkin Alphas who had allowed our authority to
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Clay’s POVEach line dripped with arrogance and malice, and the threat was unmistakable. The horror of losing Thomas paled in comparison to the potential destruction Garland was now promising. He didn’t just want land or power—he wanted to humiliate us, to rip everything we’d built right from our grasp.I folded the letter slowly, my mind racing. Garland’s words were a brutal reminder of how precarious our position had become. It wasn’t just a fight for territory anymore; it was a fight for survival. We had to find a way to defend ourselves, to outwit Garland at his own game, and somehow keep the North and South from falling under his control. And above all, we had to honour Thomas’s sacrifice. His loyalty couldn’t be in vain.Garland’s threat echoed in my mind. He’d given us a week—one week to decide our fate. If we didn’t respond, he’d bring war down upon us with full force, showing no mercy. I could feel his confidence in every word, a confidence born from the brutal reality we cou
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Scarlett’s POVLying in Keith’s arms, I felt his fingers trace gentle circles along my back. It was soothing, comforting, something I hadn’t known I needed so much until now. The warmth between us was intense, like nothing I’d ever felt before. This feeling—this “heat”—was new and strange to me, yet I was grateful not to face it alone. Keith’s presence made it all feel a little less overwhelming.My wolf, Midnight, had finally emerged within me, and the experience left my mind swirling with questions I wasn’t ready to answer. Midnight was powerful, instinctive, and fiercely drawn to Keith, even more so than I was.She wanted to claim him as her mate right then and there, but I held back, fighting her urges. I wasn’t ready to give in, not fully. As much as I felt that undeniable pull toward Keith, a small part of me resisted, nagged by some lingering guilt. Memories of my past, of mates I thought I’d be with, tugged at me, whispering that maybe this was all happening too soon. But deep
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Scarlett’s POVKeith’s hands gripped my waist, his eyes a striking, neon blue, glowing with a power that seemed to seep from his very soul. I could feel his magic reaching out, surrounding me, like a soft, warm blanket that seemed to fill every corner of my being. It was a pure, raw energy that poured into me, amplifying my desire, stirring something deeper than I had ever known. A shiver ran through my body as his magic intensified every touch, every sensation.I could feel it as though there were hands and lips all over me, wrapping me in waves of euphoria. It was more than touch; it was an incredible, immersive experience that was beyond anything physical. It was a connection, a bond that resonated with my very soul. Keith’s magic made me feel weightless, lifted and carried by the pleasure it brought, leaving me breathless, lost in the rush of sensation.I felt like I was flying, soaring through a place of bliss that I never wanted to leave, savoring every single second, every sing
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Scarlett’s POVMy heat surged back stronger than ever, consuming me, and Keith didn’t hesitate. With a firm yet tender grip, he guided me onto my hands and knees, driving himself into me from behind, filling me with an intensity that matched the fire inside me.His movements were fast, relentless, pouring his devotion and passion into every thrust. He was doing everything he could to satisfy me, to meet my needs, and I could feel the desperation within me, the hope that our bond would somehow solidify through this connection. I didn’t want to lose something this beautiful, this rare. Keith was everything I’d ever wanted and more.My past mates had only brought me pain, making me question my worth, my beauty, my very heritage. Lucian, with his constant coldness, had made me feel ugly and unwanted, while the others had shown me time and again that they valued outsiders’ words over mine. Not once had they tried to make our bond work, not unless it served their own interests. My happiness
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Scarlett’s POVThe kappa led me down the narrow, dimly lit staircase, the air growing colder and heavier with each step. When we reached Geoffrey’s cell, I took a slow, steady breath. There he was, shackled to the wall with thick silver chains that kept his wolf at bay, unable to heal him. His face was bruised and swollen, his clothes torn and filthy. He looked pitiful, a stark contrast to the smug, arrogant man who had once looked down on me. A small, filthy polka-dot handkerchief lay on the ground beside him, a reminder of the opulent party from which he’d been dragged.He lifted his head slowly, his gaze meeting mine with a flicker of fear. Gone was the proud, condescending Geoffrey I remembered. Now, he was nothing but a broken man, a prisoner who knew his time had come.“Hello, Geoffrey,” I said, my voice dripping with cold satisfaction. Midnight stirred within me, her anticipation vibrating through every fiber of my being.He shifted, as if trying to put on a brave face, but the
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Scarlett’s POVAs I waited for the kappas to return, memories surged up, sharp and painful, like thorns piercing my skin.“Strip her and let them see what’s left of the Vladislav bloodline,” Lucian had sneered, his words laced with cruelty. I remembered standing there, stripped of dignity, pleading for death as if it were a mercy. They had denied me even that, treating me as less than human, as though I were nothing. They’d taken everything, even the will to survive, promising that I’d freeze to death in the North. The chill of that memory washed over me, but I shoved it aside. Those men were dead to me now, shadows of a past I’d buried.The kappas returned, doing as I instructed, and soon, Geoffrey’s back was exposed, bound and vulnerable. I lifted the whip, feeling its weight in my hand, feeling the anger that had festered for so long surge through me. I took a steadying breath, savouring the moment, and then I brought the whip down across his back. He screamed a high, desperate sou
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