"Father, it seems like they're hiding somewhere where we can't find them." With a scowl on her face, Augusta spoke. She paced around the table with folded arms. "Last night, I checked the woods where the werewolves always commit murder, but it was clean. It's like they haven't in weeks." She turned to look at October, who was sitting quietly and paying no attention to what they were talking about. Recently, Scarlett had been on her mind. Scarlett has been quiet for the past three days.That was fairly typical, and it happens frequently, but throughout the process of being quiet, she would constantly yell at October. But she hadn't for three days. October questioned whether the therapy she underwent was effective. If she had known how successful it would be, she ought to have taken action sooner. She heaved a sigh as she looked up at Augusta, who had been calling her. Looking around, she noticed that everyone was staring at her.Augusta remarked, "Your mind isn't here. "I am so sorry.
As she made her adjustments in the chair, Scarlett sighed. "So you feel it is wrong if you talk to your friends first?""I can't do that. They made me mad. They ratted me out." Since she hadn't spoken to Cornelia or Avery in four days, Raven had grown to enjoy their estrangement."They were helping you, Scarlett."Scarlett sighed. "I thought we were best friends. I thought they would want to follow my lead.""They are your best friends, but they don't always have to do as you say. Best friends are people who correct you when you try to make the wrong move. Perhaps Cornelia and Avery observed your attempt to make a mistake. Why would you want to listen in on your mother's conversations and follow her around?""Because she is cheating on my dad."Dr. Charlotte sighed. "I know it's only been a month since your dad passed away, and you're not ready for your mom to move on, but..." She let out another sigh as she placed the note she was holding on the desk. Her hands were clasped together.
Mace provided her with protection from the rain with the umbrella as it continued to pour. Scarlett never would have imagined Simon would go to such lengths to force her to join the pack. She was aware of Mace's purpose for being here."Would you like me to drive you home?" As she approached the driver's side, she questioned. Building her with the umbrella, Mace trailed behind. She flung open the door and gave him a quick glance as she entered."No, Luna. I can find my way back home. Since it's raining, I suppose we can talk later.""Call me Scarlett." She smiled as she said. "I am aware of your purpose for being here. Why don't you inquire with me as to why I haven't yet arrived to present myself?""I think it is best if you take your time. Simon is concerned about you. He fears that rogues will approach you and poison your mind, and he doesn't want that to happen. He is doing all of this to protect you."Scarlett sighed. "I wish you guys could comprehend how difficult it is for me.
"Daddy was killed by a werewolf?" Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke. She held it in. Why would a werewolf attack her daddy? What did her daddy ever do? She had little memory of the incident, but her father had been the intended victim. Scarlett made an effort to hold back her screams. Notifying her family is the last thing she wants to do."You know what to do, Scar," Raven said.Scarlett sniffed. "My daddy is innocent. He is a good man. He didn't deserve this, so why did they do this to him? Why not me, the mean one?""Well, they did attack you too. Look, Scarlett. Tears or anger won't make this go away. You hold the entirety of a pack in your hands. If you want revenge on who did this to your daddy, that is the answer.""I don't understand.""The full moon will arrive soon, and that time of year is mating season. You ought to appear and astonish everyone. They won't expect to see the Luna but you are the Luna.""I…I can't just appear in the midst of ravenous werewolves who ha
Scarlett bit down on her nails as she paced back and forth. She had discussed joining the pack with Simon when they met yesterday, but he had a requirement before he would accept her.Scarlett scoffed when she heard the word he said right out of his mouth. "Seriously? Before I can join the pack, you want me to learn about your kind? Simon, you want me. You need me. At least you did. You approached me a week ago, wanting me to join your pack, and now that I have reached out to you, you demand a condition?"Scarlett had departed early yesterday after school had ended. Since it was Friday and she was aware that not getting along with her friends would prevent her from going to any parties, she made the decision to meet Simon instead. They had both met at a cafe. They met at the cafe because it was less crowded at night and the ice house was too exposed for him to be seen there.Turning to face him, she got to her feet. "You know that? I'm not sure I want to join your pack anymore," she s
"We need to talk." Belly addressed Scarlett as she went inside.After turning around, Scarlett walked after her sister. "Talk?" she asked. Confused.Belly looked around the house for a moment and then turned to face Scarlett. "Why is the house silent? Are you the only one home? Where is mom?""Mia is in her room. She's probably still on the phone." Scarlett sighed. "Mom is always mom. Nobody is aware of her whereabouts. Tell me, what is this about, and why didn't you come home yesterday?"Belly entered the living room and took a seat. She turned to look at Scarlett. "I was doing research.""Research?""Do you know that your lover lied about attending Yale?""My lover? Oh… Simon?" Belly nodded. "Why would he lie? How do you know?""I told you that I am popular in my school. People searched for him on my behalf, but no results for Simon Martin appeared.""Belly, he claimed that he is unknown at school. Why would you even look him up?""I am keeping an eye on your wellbeing. Since your m
Adolpha looked around the strange location Anton had brought her to. Her heart nearly leaped out of her chest due to the strange smell and vibe it gave off. She and Anton have been looking for Luke for the past few days. She needs to find Luke as soon as possible if she wants to rule. Love will come, Anton had assured her, but first she must assume the role of Luna."He can't just let a human come to rule over us." He had yelled angrily at his sister. "She is a turned wolf. If she rules over us, everything we have worked for will be ruined."As she thought back on his words, Adolpha sighed. She swung around to face him. "Where is this place?" From a distance, she could hear water running. "Why don't I know about this place?""You can't know everywhere, Adolpha." He turned to look at her. "This place will provide us the answer we need. So don't worry and just follow my lead." As they got closer to the cave, Adolpha dissuaded Anton from going inside."Have you been here before?"Looking
"Do you have what it takes to rule?" Louisa asked Adolpha. Looking at Adolpha, all she could see was how fragile she was. No matter how hard she tries, she can't win. Louisa knows it all. Adolpha doesn't seem completely evil. She has some redeeming qualities, but as long as she has a brother like Anton by her side, her mind will remain tainted. "I do." Adolpha immediately said. "It should be me in that position, not Scarlett. I wish I could get rid of her somehow. Aren't you supposed to be some sort of evil witch? You should be able to get rid of her for me." "I may not like werewolves, but I also do not hate them. The moon goddess blessed them together even though she knows that Scarlett is a human. Was a human. She might not be a born wolf like you, but she will do greater things. My crystal doesn't tell lies. So the moon goddess will always defend her no matter what you do or how hard you try to get rid of her. Instead of wasting your time, try to make friends with her so that yo
"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