'Does this manhave any issues or something? Or is his old age giving him depression? Howcould he turn so cold in the middle of a heated session?!' Scarlett yelled inher head while sitting on the toilet seat."Or..."She frowned and raised her hand before her mouth. She sniffed her breath andleaned on the seat. 'My breath doesn't even stink! Then why!?''Do you not feelsomething's wrong?' Ulva spoke after being silent all the while, as Scarlettfrowned. 'Wrong? Yeah, every damn thing is wrong!''I mean, the wayhe behaves. At one second, he seems so normal, a loving kind of guy who wasn'tacting, and in the next second, he is so distant as if he hates us,' Ulvamuttered as if she was trying to figure something out.'What do youmean?' Scarlett sat straight.'I mean, I cansense other lycans or wolves, like Nicole's lycan, Della, but not his. It's asif there's a cold wall blocking our way,' Ulva expressed with a troubleddemeanor.Scarlett shrugged,'Who knows? A thousand-year-old
Scarlett fell intoan awkward silence, unsure of how to respond. She sat down abruptly, arealization dawning on her as she raised her eyes, "You mentioned earlierthat his father was killed by his own brother, and that was before you wereborn. Does that mean...?"With a soft smile,Nicole nodded, "Yeah, he is my stepbrother. Our fathers are different, butour mother is the same. But we haven't seen each other as step-siblings ever.Nicholas has always been my real brother, protecting me. I'm more like a daughterto him than a sister.""Oh..."Scarlett lowered her gaze, uncertain of what to say, when Nicole reassured her,"Hey, come on now, why are you being sad?" Nicole patted her hands,"I lost my mate, and it was my own mistake. Moreover, it's been 400 years.He might have forgotten me already. I'm glad that my brother chose to man upand accept his mate. He didn't let go of your hands, breaking the usual appearanceof royals and bringing you to his world, giving you time to accep
"Alright, youguys should head out; I need to go to the washroom," Scarlett declaredbefore making her exit. Dave discreetly sent Duke to keep an eye on her, whileNicole, seemingly with the same bathroom agenda, decided to tail Scarlett onher own.For someinexplicable reason, Nicole wanted to follow Scarlett by herself. WitnessingScarlett's strength had left her bewildered, and she yearned to seize everyopportunity to understand more. It had never occurred before, and though thelikelihood of a repeat occurrence was slim, Nicole was unwilling to let thechance slip away.As both womenentered the washroom, Duke stationed himself outside, leaving them alone.Nicole began touching up her makeup while Scarlett headed for the toilet.However, upon emerging, she found another young woman in the washroom, casuallywashing her hands. It seemed like anormal scene, yet Scarlett couldn't shake the strange feeling that overcame herwhen their eyes met in the mirror. The dark intensity in
Scarlett perchedon the bed, silent. She was still in a daze. It was hard to process Ulva's newform and all the words she had said. She watched Ulva in the corner of hermind, cozily lying on her paws, sleeping peacefully. The silver crown on herhead was set as if it were meant to be there. And those shiny lavender eyes.How could it turn that way?"Scarlett?"Nicole's concerned voice jolted her back to the present."Huh?"Scarlett replied, her confusion evident as she turned to Nicole with a blankexpression."Are youalright?" Nicole inquired, and after a few blinks, Scarlett nodded,"Y-es. I am fine.""Oh..."Nicole pressed her lips and then looked down at her hand, which was completelyfine. "I have an important matter to discuss with you.""Okay..."Scarlett struggled to respond, her tensions clouding her thoughts."Do youreally not remember what happened?" Nicole was doubtful. Even if shewanted to, she couldn't let the matter slide. What happened was stillunbelievable to he
"Scarlett, come out." a manly tone pierced her ear, breaking the chain of thoughts. Blinking, Scarlett slowly looked up. Nicholas was waiting outside of the car, staring at her deeply with his penetrating gaze. "Come out now, we have arrived." He said again. "Ye-ah..." Scarlett slowly got out of the car, holding his hand. Once again, the dinner banquet. It's more of a royal gathering. Lycans from different places gathered here to celebrate their lineage and business prosperity. Bright, annoying lights, fake smiles, and envious gazes, all check. However, Scarlett was wavering in the other dimension that holds the truth of her born.Yes, her born. That book, Nicole had opened today had given her answers as well as making things more complicated for her. Once again, Scarlett was thrust into her questionable notion ....."This is the book of Goddess Hecate. Mother of witches and witchcraft." Nicole declared, turning her anticipated gaze to Scar. "Probably, the answer to your question.
"Respect your mate?" Danielle repeated her son's words in disbelief. In the crowded hall, a family drama had taken place. All the eyes were on them, precisely, the source of the drama, Scarlett Rowan. Without doing nothing she got stuck into an unwadable drama. Was that her fault? Or Danielle? She did not start the fight in the first place, still, everyone had concluded the final decision in their heads. Danielle's sharp gaze followed her up and down in pure disgust. "What does she have to be the Luna of the pack, Nicholas? No status, no strength, only her tainted blood. And those..." Once again her eyes found her features, "hair! She doesn't even have respect to be modest but wears these bold colours like a clown! And you think she is the best fit in your life?" "I have decided Mom. It won't change." Nicholas kept his calm all the while. "Stop making a scene." Scarlett only stood there silently. The way Nicholas defended her so calmly, should not raise butterflies in her heart,
Power sometimes could form a curse instead of a blessing, and that's what happened to Scarlett. With her immense Power, she discovered a secret she wasn't supposed to know. Scarlett froze on the place. Her heart felt burdened and a strange ache overpowered. The scene was not meant for her eyes and she decided to leave. Her legs fastened their pace and only stopped when she didn't hear them anymore. Panting hard, Scarlett leaned against the tree for rest. She was mentally tired of the lies people fed her day after day. is that why he sent her out? so he could be alone with his lover? and here she thought he noticed her suffering inside. She always heard that Nicholas always stayed pure, waiting for his mate. Then one day, he suddenly offered her a contract to be his mate for three years and made a false declaration. From the beginning of their story, Scarlett kept getting confused about his choice of mate. A man with morals suddenly broke it. Although he had an outstanding option,
Nicholas directly walked into his private place in the Royal Fort, hanging Scarlett on her shoulder. But she wasn't the one to take his unnecessary dominance when he was not clean himself. At least, Alpha Blood has its own arrogance. All the way Scarlett yelled at him to let her go, bumping her fists on his back. "I swear on the moon, Nicholas! Let me go or else... Agh!" An audible gasp broke out of her chest when she landed on the soft surface, almost flying. In the next second, her red lips were crushed by his warm one in a punishing kiss. The wildness in him started to unleash, melting her under his touch. No matter how much of a strength she concurred, Scarlett couldn’t use any. Even her wolf was powerless under his aggression. It wasn't because of his strength but the flying desires. They were not a destined mate, not even chosen ones. Just two people bind in a contract to act as mates. But the magic flows whenever they are close as if they were meant for each other! The kis
"So... You're not getting married?" Scarlett pursed her lips, feeling embarrassed now for assuming things wrongly. She thought Nicholas was getting married but it's not the truth. Nicole was getting married. Yes, she is. To her mate whom she rejected 400 years ago. Nicholas brought him back for his sister. With time he realised how it hurts when you have to let go of your mate. Her mate forgave her and both became happy. Since Nicholas became the Alpha regent, he erased the traditional discrimination and royals become people with emotions nowadays. Their mother specifically. She become more flexible toward acceptance. Nicholas holds her tight in his arms, nuzzling her neck. His fear of losing her still lingered inside his heart and he wasn't able to let her leave his arms. "No, I am not... But, I should have done this before so you return earlier." He muttered. "I won't let you go anywhere now. If you try to, I would lock you up in the jar so you don't vanish." Scarlett leaned on
In the Astral World... The kingdom of Goddesses was shining, decorated so beautifully, flowing the festive mood. Everyone has gathered in the Kingdom of Selene, the Moon Goddess to celebrate the birthday of her first menae. All her children and their families came. The place was crowded. However, the prime face of the celebration was nowhere to be seen. Far away from the chaos, Scarlett was Sitting under the tree of stars. Alone and distant from others. Nothing could cheer her up, apart from the thought that her mate down there doing a good job running his packs. Although there was no count of time in the ethereal world, it's been three long years in the world where she left her heart years ago. She heard Nicholas is doing a great job. He has become the Alpha Regent. His curse is gone now. He can shift and go near to any woman. From one of her sisters, she heard that he was probably getting married soon with royal blood. That broke her heart though she felt happy for him. At le
Nicholas glared at the psychotic man. Alpha Lucian did not just break into his wedding day, he kidnapped his bride, bound them in a dark spell and disclosed his curse to the world. Now, he has placed poison for him in exchange for Scarlett's life. The entire pack was panicked and their belief was crushed by the cruel truth. Everyone was demanding an answer while Lucian smirked at him. However, Nicholas does not care about his curse, power or future anymore. His only thought was Scarlett. She was bound by the dark spell and wouldn't be able to use her powers. What would he do now? "So?" Lucian arched his brow at the most powerful Alpha who was vulnerable before him. "What did you decide, Alpha Nicholas?" "How will I know you will let her go once I drank this," Nicholas asked. The cold fear was coursing his heart inch by inch. Lucian laughed. "Alpha Nicholas, you must know that my obsession with Scarlett was longer than you imagined. I did everything to get her. Once you're gone, s
Scarlett followed Ulva's lead. She paused in the middle of the forest and closed her eyes. Nothing but darkness covered her. She drowned herself in the depths of her soul and called for her mother. 'Please, help me, mother...' Her entire body spoke for her. Soon, Scarlett felt each vein coming to life. She was floating and felt lightened. "Scarlett..." An ethereal tone echoed in her head appeasing her soul. Scarlett opened her eyes. A lady with shining silver hair and lavender eyes, standing in front of her. Their resemblance connected them and Scarlett's heart clenched tightly. "Mother..." Her voice shook and her throat turned heavy. Emotions were crawling and past lives started flashing before her eyes slowly. "My child." Moon Goddess Selen was touched to see her daughter. She stretched her hands toward her firstborn. "Come to Mother." Scarlett did not waste a single second before running to her mother. She knew her. The moon Goddess for all but a lovely mother to her. For yea
Fear does not suit the Warrior Moon. The Goddess by blood. And Scarlett chose not to let her weakness wracked her senses. She sat in the dark dungeon. The entire shifters' world probably were searching for her by now. The love of her life might be ripping the world for her. However, would anyone ever think that she was right under their noses? They probably wouldn't imagine her existence in her own pack! Scarlett was immersed in thoughts, sitting alone in the dungeon. After describing his story, Lucian went out, saying he had to take care of his opponent first. Scarlett only hoped he would not hurt Nicholas by any means. As she was thinking silently, the subtle sound of footsteps alarmed her. A shadow formed in the dark and soon the figure came out in the light. Scarlett gasped in silence. She did not expect this particular figure here. "George!" "shh"... He shushed her, squatting beside her and whispered, "You alright?" He asked, as if he was worried. Scarlett did not reply to
'Alpha Lucian...' Scarlett could not believe her eyes. Wasn't this man the Alpha of the beautiful Western Mountain pack? Her childhood friend Matt belongs to that pack, even the future Alpha, isn't he? How could it turn out like this? How on earth this man who appeared sweet and gentle turned into the Master of dark witches! "Nice meeting you again, Alpha... Oh, or should I say, Queen Scarlett?" He raised his brow at her and chuckled a little. Disgust rushed through her spine. Since childhood, Scarlett learned one thing only, Dark witches are not anyone's friend. Even the entire witch clan tend to ignore their own kind. They are the most hated enemies as well as the most dangerous ones. Those who shook hands with them were nothing but an evil soul. Because dark witches followed the evil clan and once one entered into their clan, there was no way to return. "Why did you bring me here?" Scarlett asked harshly, she was angry. "Yes, yes, I will give every answer to your question, Q
"Ma'am, why don't you drink some water before?" The lady asked before pulling out the dress from the bag. Scarlett smiled, "No thanks, I am fine." She declined softly, turning to the closed door once. For some reason, she was not enough comfortable to be with these women around her. Although they were humans, something was off. Probably, because they were human. Considering it was her first time encountering a human here, it was a weird experience. The lady smiled, "It's okay, ma'am. Before the wedding, every girl turned nervous. I am telling you from my personal experience. Please sip at least. You will feel better." The lady seemed sweet to her, caring even. She heard humans were a bit pushy always, yet kind. Turning to the bottle she offered, Scar felt she could have a sip of water. Thanking the lady, she took the bottle and drank half of it. The lady took the glass as Scar sat quietly, looking at the mirror, as she watched the other two women prepping the dress for her. He
Finally, the most anticipated day came. As soon as morning tried to peek out, the door of the master bedroom was knocked, breaking the peaceful sleep of the couple. Alaina and Nicole were there to take Scarlett with them. It's a rule of the royals. On the wedding day, the couple could not see each other till they were wedded. Nicholas was grumpy, yet no one listened to him and even dared to ignore the Alpha's order. Scarlett was almost dragged out by her friends and the preparation started. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, Scarlett complied with everything they arranged for her. The hair and makeup artists were in awe of her beauty. They kept praising her flawless skin and shiny curls. Scarlett was shy all the while and kept thanking them. After the hair and makeup were ready, it was time to wear her dress. The dress has a zipper system so it wouldn't ruin her hair and makeup. However, the problem was the designer lady still didn't appear with the dress. Both Nicole and her mother were
'Let's mark each other.' His words came unregistered. It took time for Scar to digest what he said, yet she successfully gasped out her surprise. For a moment, she was speechless in her overwhelmed emotions and choking up in her tears. "Y-ou want to..." She could not speak further. The happiness was boundless as she covered her mouth. Nicholas chuckled. Lowering his head, he kissed her face and nodded. "I do and..." He paused. "A-and...?" Her voice shook. Slowly moving her hand from her mouth, he pinned them over her head. His eyes darkened as he started nibbling on her sensitive spot, arousing her once again for his merciless torture. "And give me a bunch of pups..." He whispered in her ear, once again choking her breath. "I want to see your swollen belly full of my pups. You'll move around barefooted all over the Fort and demand things from me. I want you to be my wife, Scarlett."Saying, he inserted in her moistened hole. "Yeehs!" She moaned. It was for both his answer and a