"They are back." Mia left the window the minute she heard a car sound. She was given some time to think about what Avery had said to her, but what more could she have done unless she considered the fact that her sister is no longer human, but rather some sort of creature she only discovered existed two hours ago? She hasn't left the room since then. Not even for breakfast. "Are you sure we shouldn't tell Belly or my mom?""No!" Avery and Cornelia both said."Okay. You don't have to yell.""Listen, Mia. We can't let anyone find out about this. I am so sure you don't want your sister to be experimented on.""So all I have to do is pretend that all is fine?""Exactly. Now, we go down for breakfast and join them to eat so they don't suspect a thing.""But what if they ask about Scarlett? What do we say th…" A knock on the door interrupted them. The three of them focused on the closed door."I will check that out." Avery walked to the door and unlocked it. As she opened it, she could see A
Mace handed a bottle of orange juice to Lisa before taking a seat next to her. "Why didn't you tell me that you were back? I mean, it's been three days.""I have been busy with things, and I wanted to surprise you.""So you did that at the hospital?"Lisa chuckled. "I didn't have a choice. Besides, I wanted to see the alpha." She opened the cover of the bottle and drank some juice. As she took her mouth from it, she turned to face Mace. "You should take the position." She said."I can't." Mace leaned in and rested his two hands on his legs."Why not? You will be a great leader."He turned to face her and sighed. "It isn't about becoming a good leader. I am a gamma. A gamma doesn't take the position of an alpha. His job is to coordinate the soldiers.""So what are you saying?""We have to find a beta and.."Mace's words made Lisa begin to laugh. "Anton? Seriously?""Adolpha.""That is even worse.""I don't have a choice, Lisa. Scarlett is nowhere to be found, and Simon is in a coma." H
When a knock was heard on the door, Mia pushed Cornelia and Avery out of the way. "Go. Go. Go." she whispered. Mia jumped on Scarlett's bed and covered herself with a blanket. Cornelia and Avery took positions underneath it."Scarlett?" Aunt Augusta walked in and closed the door behind her. She approached Scarlett's bed. "How are you feeling now?"Mia muffled as she properly covered her head with the blanket. An hour ago after their call with Mace, Avery had volunteered to take the plate to the kitchen. She had found her way back to Scarlett's room after making sure no one saw her."You should visit the hospital if it is this bad." she looked around. "Where are Mia and your friends?" when she asked, Scarlett shook her head. "Oh. They might be outside then. It is so sad that you are sick right now. I have so much to tell you." she stood from the bed and sighed. "If you don't want to go to the hospital, then make sure to be fine before tomorrow morning or I will force you to the hospita
Adolpha pushed the hospital door open. She dashed to the hallway as quickly as she could. The moment she saw Mace, she broke down in tears again. Anton had told her to go and visit Simon if it would at least make her feel at ease. He had decided to stay back. Adolpha felt really sad about the news last night—she wasn't even aware that she slept in her brother's arms. When she woke up, she found herself on her bed, and Anton was seated on the couch watching over her. Perhaps he was scared that she might try to hurt herself again, so he stayed behind."How is he doing?" Her breathing was fast. Her eyes searched all around."Take it easy, Adolpha.""I heard what happened to him. Is it true that he will never wake up again?""Come here." He pulled her in for a hug and said, "Simon will be fine. I promise." he breathed in.As Adolpha released herself, she looked at him. "But?""But?" Mace shook his head. "Nothing more.""You are lying. I can hear your heartbeat, and it is intense, which sa
"What? What do you mean that Scarlett is missing?" Aunt Augusta went to her. "I still saw her yesterday. She was sick.""It was me that was there yesterday. Not Scarlett."Aunt Augusta groaned. "What. What is going on here? How long has this been?""It's been two days," Mia said. "Aunt. Please find my sister."Augusta looked over at Philip. "Father.""I heard everything." He looked over at Mia. "What was she doing when you last saw her?"Mia looked over at Cornelia and Avery before gazing at Philip. "I…I don't know.""I should call her." Aunt Augusta brought out her phone but Avery stopped her."She left her phone behind," Avery said. She knew they would want to check the last person Scarlett called so she deleted Simon's number and Mace's number from her phone. Avery showed Scarlett's phone to them."I don't get this. Why would you keep a secret from us after you found out that Scarlett didn't come home? Did you even know when she left?"Mia shook her head at Augusta's question. "I h
"Hey. Adolpha. Long time no see." Avery motioned Mia away with her eyes before taking a seat next to Adolpha.Adolpha sighed. She was embarrassed because she had been keeping so much from Avery. She called Avery a friend but doesn't even behave like one. She nervously rubbed her hands. "I…""You don't need to say anything." Avery interrupted. She took a deep breath before turning her attention to Adolpha. "I know everything. I have known for a long time.""That I am not like you?" Avery nodded. "I'm so sorry. I called you my friend but I keep so many secrets from you."Avery smiled. "I know what it's like to keep secrets. We all have reasons for them. Let's just keep this werewolf conversation aside. I am not mad at you. My priority right now is to find Scarlett.""I understand, Avery. I am also here to help." She turned her attention back to her nervous palm. "I don't know how I would because I have lost my wolf but I will try my best."Avery could hear the emotions in Adolpha's voic
October panicked from left to right. "Scarlett is okay." she kept saying. As she turned to face Isabella who ran down the stairs, she said aloud, "She is okay right? She didn't leave home as they said, right?""Mom. Scarlett is fine. She will be. She is the strongest person I know."October gasped. "Don't tell me…" she covered her mouth immediately.Belly shook her head. "That's not possible. The alpha wouldn't come after her. That is not how he does his thing. I don't think her being missing has anything to do with werewolves. I called Mia a little while ago and she talked about drugs and stuff like that. She said she even found a bottle of alcohol inside Scarlett's closet."October beat her chest as she blamed herself. "It's all my fault. It's all my fault, Bella. If she was going through this and I stood by her, she wouldn't have turned to those things.""Mom. This isn't the time for you to get all emotional and blame things. This is the time to go over to grandpa's place and find
"She is losing more blood. I am afraid if this continues, she won't be able to survive.""Please do anything to save her. She can't die. Not yet!" Luke said this to the doctor before turning his attention towards Abel. "What news did Alex find?""The Alpha is in a coma. He has been like that for five days. I think this is the best time to get my revenge and ambush.""Hold up. You know that is not how I fight. I won't be a coward and do it like this. That is not my style.""Must I remind you that you do not have any say in this? You are my machinery, so all you have to do is do your job, Zeta! You owe me, and I think it is time for you to pay up." Abel tapped Luke's shoulder before walking away. Luke heaved a sigh as he took his seat on the nearby empty chair he found. He rested his back against the wall, folded his arms, and closed his eyes. He has to find a way to change Abel's mind about ambushing like that. What is the fun in fighting if the other opponent isn't even awake to fight
"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