Scarlett pushed the front door open and rushed into the hallway. As she searched for a nurse or someone who could direct her to where her mother was being held, her head swiveled from left to right."Scarlett." Calling her, Mia motioned for her to approach the counter she was in front of. Mia glanced at the nurses as Scarlett drew near."I'll take over from here," said Scarlett. She swung around to face the nurses. "I am looking for a woman who was brought in here earlier this morning or late last night. Something like that."One of the nurses answered, "Many patients were brought here at that time.""The community is familiar with her. October O'Hara? Can you recall her? She's our mother."For a brief moment, the nurse's gaze was off of Scarlett. "That name is familiar." She said to herself. Between-files search She looked up at Scarlett when she finally located what she was looking for. "Yes. I can recall what took place. By midnight, we discovered her in front of the door. We knew
Simon sighed as he stared at the former Luna and Alpha's statue on the fountain. It's been a few days since the mating ceremony. He wondered if Scarlett would ever come back. Not because he misses her but because without her, his plan won't fall through. Ever since his uncle had known who his mate was, he had been visiting for breakfast. Uncle Viggo never visits for breakfast or wastes any time chit-chatting at the mansion but he does this time. Which made Simon uncomfortable.He loved it when his uncle hated him but now, he can't even be a few hours apart without him seeing his uncle around. Simon turned when he heard footsteps coming from the woods. He knew that scent. It was his best friend."Did you find her?" He asked, loud enough for Mace to hear.Mace approached him and shook his head. He had heard about the accident that happened around midnight on the cursed road. His whole mind went to Simon the moment he heard of the accident."What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Si
Opening the door to October's room, the doctor stepped out. When Scarlett saw hun, she rushed up to him. She'd been waiting for the doctor to come out and had also tried to console her sister."What happened to her? Is she all right? Please tell me she is fine.""She is fine." When the doctor spoke, Scarlett heaved a sigh of relief. "You can go in and see her. She has opened her eyes." The doctor said as he walked away.Mia rushed inside and her lips curled into a big smile upon seeing her mother. She took her mother's hand and patted it slowly. "Hey, mom. You will be fine. Right?" October smiled lazily as she nodded. She turned her head to the other door and could see Scarlett standing in front of it. "You shouldn't mind her. She will come around.""It is all my fault. She is even afraid to come close to me.""Don't say that. I was scared when I heard you went into a seizure. When can we all go back home? I miss your food." "Very soon. Hun."Scarlett wanted to go over to her mother
One week later…"I think it's best mom and I stay here. You guys should make sure you have fun at grandfather's house." Belly said with a smile. October was released a few days ago from the hospital so going traveling that early wouldn't be good for her."I'm fine, Isabella.""No. You are not fine. I will take care of you while they are gone."October sighed. "I also wanted you to have fun. I'm so sorry that you are stuck with me.""You and I can create our fun." she turned to face Scarlett. "Call me when you get there. Since you haven't been there before, you might get lost but I know how smart you are. You will find your way."Scarlett smiled as she turned to her two best friends. They had a change of plans a few days ago. Cornelia and Avery would be following her. She was back on her mission on the day she met her grandfather and finally realized that she needed to find things in his home since looking at him gave her a very negative vibe."Have you guys packed everything?" asked S
Scarlett groaned as she opened her eyes. Everywhere was blurry but the minute her eyes became clearer, she looked around and stared in shock as she folded the pillow she found to her chest. She had been kidnapped.This room looks like a boy's room. Wait! It looked familiar. There was a jersey hung on the wall and the room was painted gray. Her father's favorite color.Scarlett heaved a sigh of relief. She was in her father's room. They must have carried her inside when she fainted. She got down from the bed and approached the jersey. Her hand roamed it and a mile curled to her face. The room was filled with memories of her father."I don't have a good feeling about this place.""What do you mean? It is my grandfather's house.""You saw what the house was surrounded with. Scarlett, if we don't get out of here now, we might be in trouble if you get figured out. Is that what you want?"Scarlett sighed. "My grandfather won't have me killed even if he finds out that I am a werewolf.""Watc
The three of them all met in the room. Scarlett shut the door behind her and moved towards the bed. "We can't let Mia find out about anything. If we want to talk, we meet up like this." Scarlett said."Won't Mia become suspicious then?" Asked CorneliaScarlett sighed. "I just want to solve this puzzle and get done with it. Maybe then, we can go to the beach and you can meet the boys who will help you apply sunscreen to your back!"Aver glanced around the large room. "This house is too big. Even if we want to start looking for answers, where would we start?"Scarlett gave her a look. "I have just the place. Belly said that mom has a box in her room. If Mia and I trade, it will be more comfortable and I will be able to find out the information I am looking for.""What if the information isn't there? What will you do?""Then we will go to the next step!""Which is?" Cornelia asked.Scarlett breathed in. "Search Grandpa's room."Cornelia and Avery began to shake their heads. "No. No. That
"Time is no longer on our side, Adolpha! If we don't find this boy, our plan has failed."Adolpha sat quietly on the bed. Her wolf hasn't returned. When she went back to the doctor, he said she was already completely healed. Adolpha sighed."I am talking to you, Adolpha," Anton said when his sister didn't reply to his complaints."I am not in support of you finding Luke. Don't you know how much damage you will cause if you try to take down Simon? That witch said he is destined to lead us."Anton began to laugh. "If you think you will finally have a place in Simon's life because Scarlett rejected him then you are completely stupid. What do you think? That their relationship won't grow stronger from here?""I am no longer in love with Simon but I still have to protect him." She put her arms around herself. "Don't you think you are getting carried away by the powers you want so badly?"Anton joined her on the bed. He has to get things straight into her head and make her understand that t
Scarlett walked out of her room. As she went in search of her friends, she made sure she took a broom along with her. If she wants to get out of the mansion in peace, she needs to get rid of the mountain ash. "Can you hold it in for some time? I just need a few minutes for you to be strong until we get rid of this substance in front of the door." Scarlett said to Raven."Just be quick." When she didn't see her friends, she began to clear the mountain ash from the doorsteps so it would be easier to pass. "I hate to say this but I think we should go back inside. I also want to go on this adventure with you but this is just too much. Your family is definitely up to something.""We don't have time, Raven.""We can always find out about it tomorrow. You just arrived and you fainted on your way in. What will you do if you faint again?""I won't." Scarlett passed through. She dropped the broom in a corner and found her way to the back of the mansion. "Just sniffing a little of that mountain
"Simon. You can't die." She set him on the ground. "I know you're hearing me, and you can't die. I will save you. Okay? I will heal you." She held his hand and looked up at the sky. There was no way she could save him. Everything will be over if she is too late. Scarlett began to cry, but abruptly stopped when she remembered something. She gasped. "The red water." She began to laugh. "Simon, the red water will save you." She stood up and attempted to pick him up again, but he was quite heavy. Scarlett dragged him instead, and as she walked further, the light of a car flashing in her face caused her to come to a halt."Scarlett." October dashed up to her. "Scarlett.""Mom, Mom, Mom." Scarlett left Simon and hugged October. "If I don't save him, he'll die.""You will then save him." Belly said as she ran up to her.Cornelia, Avery, and Mia rushed to her, and Scarlett told everyone her plan of using the holy water on him to get rid of the wolfsbane in his heart. They helped Simon into th
The burial rights for Mace and the rest of the deceased werewolves were performed the moment the moon surfaced over the clouds. Simon poured himself a cup of whiskey and drank it before pouring it over the fire to put it out. Scarlett locked her gaze on him, smiling with the reassurance that she would be there for him whenever he needed it.Simon was curious about Adolpha and Anton's whereabouts. They never showed up for anything. He sighed. "I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight.""I understand how you feel, Simon. I completely do. Good job in completing this ritual."Simon turned to the pack. "I appreciate everyone's presence. It means a lot that we're all here for our brothers and sisters who died in the fight. We will only go forward from now..." Following a gunshot, a scream was heard, cutting Simon off. He fixed his gaze on Scarlett. "Was that a...""Gunshot," Scarlett finished. "The hunters." She took a look around and could hear murmurs. "Everyone relax," she said."Cyph
"Tonight is a full moon, Father. When do you decide to launch an attack on the territory?" Augusta inquired as they both entered the room filled with weapons.Philip let out a groan. "I can't believe my own family has lied to me.""I warned you that marrying October to Edward was a bad idea. You didn't listen."Philip reached for a rifle. He positioned it and displayed it as if he were shooting something. As he lowered the assault rifle, he made a low groan with a smirk on his face. "We're going to attack tonight, Augusta. Shoot any werewolves you come across.""And what do we do when we find Scarlett? I doubt you mean to hurt your own granddaughter.""Don't hurt her. Just make sure she is tamed. I'll consider her family and lock her up in a lab somewhere in Massachusetts.""She is part of our family, father. She deserves to be treated as such.""She's no longer a member of my family. I'll simply refrain from killing her because Edward, my son, was her father. Ever since the venom bec
Scarlett let out a gasp as she dashed through the woods. When she heard her grandfather's angry words, it came along with the realisation that he knows who she is. But how did he discover this? Scarlett's only thought as she ran in the cold night and almost full moonlight was to go to the territory to meet Mace and stay there for the time being for safety. She tried to catch her breath and inhaled deeply, but suddenly covered her nose when she smelled something bad.Rogues.Scarlett entered through the gate, but there were no guards stationed at the entrance. She took a look around and noticed how dry everything was. Where has everyone gone? She pondered. The packhouse was her first stop. She could smell blood when she arrived, and it was as desolate as a desert. She attempted to mindlink Mace, but it did not work. Scarlett sighed as she approached Simon's mansion and smelled the scent of werewolves.Simon must have kept them all in his house for their own safety. Speaking of which, s
Adolpha could now see the large mansion. She approached it and came to a halt. She took a deep breath as she stared down at the business card that had been handed to her an hour and a half ago. For her brother, she was willing to do anything. When she heard the sound of the door opening and saw Augusta, she raised her head."You are early." Augusta smirked."Where is my brother?""Slow down. Come inside. We'll let you see your brother if you tell us how to get into werewolf territory.""I'm not sure what kind of game you're playing. You wanted the Alpha. Don't you?" Augusta nodded. "Then why are you so desperate to enter my territory?""Just come along. We'll discuss it over biscuits and tea." Augusta took the lead. Adolpha came to a halt as she approached the entrance. "Oh. Wolfsbane." Augusta swept it away with a broom. She pushed open the door, making room for Adolpha to enter.Adolpha took a deep breath as she walked deeper into the mansion. The only thing she could smell were hum
"There are far too many of them, Simon." As he struck down one of the rogues, Mace said. They'd been fighting for over seven hours, and it seemed like the rogues were never going to stop. The more they kill, the more rogues there are."We have to keep fighting, Mace. We can't give up now." Simon said as the two of them backed up against each other, striking down the oncoming werewolf. The wolves surrounded Mace and Simon, staring into each other's eyes and growling angrily. "If you get tired, tell your wolf to switch places with you." Simon added.Simon's attention was drawn to the sound of rattled bones coming from outside the surrounding werewolves. Simon then heard howling and pawed the ground nervously. The scent of this particular wolf made Devil shiver. "What is the problem?" Simon asked Devil."The odour from Scarlett's school. Looks like he is here."Simon began to recognise that smell. "You are right. It is really strong. Are you telling me that I have an enemy of this kind t
"What exactly do you mean, Cypher?" Simon asked."They had the odour of rogues. There are far too many of them.""That is not possible. Even rogues are barred from entering this territory." Simon said. "But if they did, then I shall get rid of them. Mindlink the remaining warriors and have them transport everyone from the pack house to the mansion. This location should keep them safe." Simon moved his gaze to Mace. "I think we have somewhere to be, Gamma. Scarlett's situation can be discussed later.""I find it hard to believe that they were able to come in here. That is something impossible.""If you ask me, I believe someone on the inside tipped off this place." Simon reached for his clothes and put them on."And who do you believe it is?""I'm not sure, but I just want to get rid of them so I can go on with my party. Come on." Simon said as they exited his room. Simon was shocked to see the living room in such a disorganised state upon entering. He shrugged and grabbed a bra he had
"Please don't do this. Simon, Simon, Simon." Scarlett's voice began to fade, and instantly, she was jolted awake. She took a look around and noticed how familiar the room was. A sigh escaped her lips. "Great. He brought me back home." Scarlett rolled onto her back, her gaze fixed on the ceiling. She exhaled deeply before removing the bed sheet that had been covering her legs.Scarlett sat up and looked at the time. When she walked to her closet, her door opened. Avery and Cornelia dashed in, already dressed in their uniforms. "Good morning, Scarlett."Scarlett was taken aback when she saw both of them. "Why are you…"Cornelia cuts her off. "Dressed in school uniforms?" She chuckled. "School, Scarlett. Have you forgotten?""I believe she has." Avery walked over to Scarlett's bed and sat down. She smiled as she looked up at Scarlett. "She is married now, Cornelia. She believes she is no longer required to attend school."Of course! Her friends have no idea what happened between her and
Scarlett hummed softly as she gently washed her body with rose-scented water. The thought of Simon kissing her a few hours earlier was so hard to get out of her brain. Scarlett chuckled softly as she left the water. She grabbed her robe and exited the bathroom.The room was exactly as she had left it. Simon hadn't returned yet. Scarlett decided to go look for him in her robe. They weren't able to spend the night together on the night of her wedding, but they would this time. She looked through the library and the office, but he wasn't there. If he had gone to bring the item he had mentioned to her, it had to be in his old room.She stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and placed a knock on it. "Simon. Are you in there?" There was no response. Scarlett knocked once more. "Simon?" When there wasn't any response, she placed her hand on the door knob and gently opened the door. She peered in and saw Simon sitting sadly on the chair. His thoughts were elsewhere.Scarlett flung o