Opening her closet, Scarlett stumbled upon a white dress. Her hand roamed the texture. She liked it and just looking at the gown, it was definitely her style. She took the dress out and showed it to her friends. "What do you think about this one?"Avery and Cornelia looked at each other. "That was the dress she wore for the mating ceremony." Cornelia whispered. "We can't let her wear it. It has werewolves all over it. What if it reminds her of Simon?""What are you girls whispering about?" Scarlett was curious. Their behaviour has been like this ever since she came back from the hospital. They have been whispering to one another and keeping her out of conversations. Or even breaking their conversation when they get to a certain word. She was getting tired of it."You can't wear that dress." Cornelia stood up immediately and ran to her. She took the dress away from her. "You can't.""Why not? I like that dress. It calls me and wants me to pick it."Cornelia rolled her eyes. Of course i
"This will look fabulous on you, Scarlett." Avery placed the bikini they found on Scarlett as they stood in front of the mirror. "The color brings out your eye color."When the three of them arrived, the mall was still crowded. Scarlett was dragged to the bikini session by her two friends."Are you sure you I should pick this one? I feel like it would expose my body so much. Tucker might not like it." Scarlett didn't feel comfortable as she looked at herself in the mirror. The bikini was too exposing for her."You don't have to think about what Tucker likes. This is about you going to a party and not about impressing Tucker."Scarlett played with her hair. "Actually, it is about impressing Tucker."Avery sighed. "Oh my gosh. Looks like we have lost our friend to love.""Are you sure there isn't another one that doesn't expose my breast or butt out to the public?" Scarlett studied the bikini on her again."We can go with a kimono with the same color. How about a kimono, Scarlett?" Corn
The continuous ringing of the doorbell made Scarlett run to the door. She knew who it was. Tucker. Since breakfast was over, Scarlett had been checking the time often. Waiting for the evening to arrive so Tucker can show up."Sitting down there won't let the clock hands go any faster." Avery had said."It is her first date with Tucker; let her enjoy it." Cornelia had said."It is not a date. Tucker just wanted to make her leave the house." Avery had added.Scarlett glared at her with an angry look. "He liked me. I like him. He asked to take me out, and I accepted. Definitely a date." She had picked an outfit that wasn't all exposed, and underneath it was her bikini.When Scarlett opened the door, she ran straight into Tucker's arms. "I have been waiting. It was as if evening didn't want to come around."Tucker slowly released her. He looked at her face, which was only a few inches away from his. "Well. I am here now, Scarlett. Am I not?""You look so handsome."Tucker distanced himsel
"Hey Scarlett." Cassy called as she took a seat next to her. "I didn't know this is the type of party you come to. This is so low. Even for you." Scarlett turned her head toward Cassy. She kept her words in. Tucker had told her to ignore. She will do just that. "What do you think about him?" Referring to Tucker. "Of course. How could I have forgotten? You have always had eyes for him. You and Tucker can finally be together."Scarlett turned her head to Cassy again. "Who are you again?""It looks like you will never change. Thanks to you, Tucker du…""Cassy. Hey." Avery stepped in immediately before Cassy could finish what she had to say.Cassy rolled her eyes. "Of course. The crazy yet calm friend is here. Why are you even here? For once, you guys shouldn't try to feel included. Nobody likes you.""Why don't you go and visit the toilet and clean that breast milk off your clothes before you say anything about us." Avery pointed to her nipple, which was a little bit wet."It is not brea
Simon pointed to the house that was now in front of them. "That is it. What do you feel staring at that house?""Strong aura," Mace said."Exactly." Simon began to move towards the house but was stopped."What do you think you are doing?" Mace asked. Simon turned around. "You can't go in there yet.""Why not? He is an alpha. I am an alpha.""He is an alpha without a pack. Alphas like that are not in control! You could get hurt.""So what do you suggest?" Simon asked. "Don't tell me you…"Mace nodded. "I will check it out first. Once the coast is clear, you can come in." Mace left him standing there as he approached the house alone. His claws came out as he moved to the entrance. He couldn't smell anyone around except for Simon's scent. He opened the door, stepping inside the dark room. As he climbed the stairs, the creak of the wooden stairs was louder than he had expected."Mace. Mace. Can you hear me?" Simon said through mindlink."Yes. I can. There is nothing in here, Simon. You ca
Simon stood to his feet and saw Mace coming down the stairs. "Did you find anything?""We are not alone!" Mace replied immediately. "Let's get out of here, right now.""What about him?" Simon asked. Looking down at the man who was now unconscious."I will take him with us. We still need to ask so many questions." He carried the man on his back. They passed through the back door. As they ran into the woods, they heard the voices of hunters and also the sounds of weapons being fired.Mace put the man in a room in Simon's house. His hands and legs were being caged. Simon thought that would be a good place to keep him since his brother now stays in the pack house. "Should I wake him up?""You can begin with the interrogation. Also, kill his scent so no one will find out. I will get some rest." Simon left the room, and on his way to his room, he saw Adolpha."I have been looking for you everywhere," she said. "Do you have time?""First of all, is there a book 2 of that book coming soon or…
"I am Anton. Do you want to join me to eat my fish?" He said.Belly scoffed. "You can't go around being all friendly to a stranger. But I've got to ask. Why go fishing at this time of the day?""Why not? This is the best time to fish.""You shouldn't come here anymore." Belly began to walk towards where she had dropped her weapons. As she bent to pick it up, she looked at him. "This place is said to be dangerous. And I am shocked that you are the only one who comes to fish here.""Dangerous? How dangerous?" He asked, placing his hands on his hips."People get killed by this time. They said the wood monsters did it, but I think it is more than that." Belly got up and took a breath. "You should head home." She approached her car."I didn't catch your name," he said. Giving her a smile. Belly took away her hair, which the wind blew over her face as she looked at him. "You are a pretty girl. You shouldn't always get angry.""You will understand if you have siblings.""Trust me. I do, and
"Hmm, Tucker. How could we have thought we'd never work out?" Scarlett said as she pulled herself over to him and began kissing him again. This has been going on for days. They have sex at every opportunity they get to be alone. Ever since the party, Scarlett has been welcoming Tucker to the house lately. Her room, especially.Her friends? She asked them to go home. They will only come on weekends, while she spends the rest of the summer with Tucker in her bed. Scarlett pulled her clothes over her head, revealing her bra. She leaned in closer and kissed him. Hand roaming to his pants, taking off the belt.The first sex she and Tucker had was on the night of Amelia's birthday. The minute they were sent out of the party, Scarlett told her friends she wanted to be alone with Tucker. Instead of going home, they decided to do it in the car. Tucker has never been happier that he finally got to know what the girl he has been having a crush on since forever tastes like."Are you sure?" He sto
"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