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The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 41: Heartbreak
***Scarlett*** My heart dropped to my stomach. Max has been cold towards me. I don’t understand the hatred he has for me or the reason behind it. Although I appreciated that he was among those who were guarding my secret of being alive. Bryan trusts him, I have no choice but to trust him too. I had used the opportunity of being alone with Bryan to ask about the necklace. I only needed a confirmation that he was the Bryan …the Bryan I had met long time ago. All his answers were right. It matched exactly what happened all those years. I was surprised when he said the girl’s name was Debby. I was shocked because I had didn't remeber that thae name I had given him was a name I used no more. I had forgotten that I had introduced myself to that homeless boy as Debby. It was a pet name only my mother called me when she was alive. My foolishness was glaring when Bryan said he had searched everywhere for the girl named Debby but hadn't found her yet. I was about to reveal that I w
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 42: Final Decision
***Bryan*** “Damn it!" I yelled and punched the wall behind me, leaving a large whole. I shut my eyes in disappointment and anger. “What happened back there between you two?” Max asked, sounding curious. “I thought you would control yourself until it was the right time to tell her who you really are. And we both agreed that will be after you two got your revenge on Evans.” “I couldn’t take it anymore. She was getting on my nerves. She has so much trust in her father. I hated that she kept seeing him as a saint.” Max sighed. “Well, the deed is already done. What would you do now? Will you still help her out? It seemed she really made you angry. I’ve never seen you lose your temper like that. Not even when your house was set ablaze with you in it.” he looked at me and his forehead creased. “Or is there something more between you two?” “How do you mean?” I asked. I clenched and unclenched my fist, trying to control myself. If no one were to be in that house when Scarlett and I h
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 43: The Wandering Killer
***Scarlett*** I stared at the food on the table. I didn’t feel like eating anything. “Why aren’t you eating?” Lois leaned forward to ask. “Stop picking on your food.” “Lois. Don’t you hate me?” I asked “Hate you? Why should I?” “You should.” I looked up at her. “My father wasn’t who I thought he was.” “You aren’t your father, Scarlett. You didn’t even know something like that happened.” “It doesn’t change a thing.” I picked a tissue on the table and blew my nose. “Bryan is supposed to hate me forever, I and my family have caused him so much pain.” “I don’t think Bryan hates you. If he did, he wouldn’t have saved you from Evans or helped you.” Lois words were giving me hope. Bryan must be a man with a heart of gold to help his enemy’s daughter. “If I’m fair, I don’t think I deserve his forgiveness. But why would they have done something like that?” “Greed and power. I was also a kid when I heard about the unfortunate incident. It’s sad Bryan had to grow up all alo
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 44: Abort!
***Scarlett*** Lois climbed into bed to lie down. I roll over to my side of the bed since we were both sharing a bed. I preferred staying here with her rather than the room she gave to me. “Does he love her?” “Who?” “Bryan. Does he love Ingrid?” I repeated. My mind kept racing. I knew there was no way I was going to benefit from whatever the answer was. whether Bryan loves her or not, I can never have Bryan for myself because of who I was to him. “Umm… that’s a tough question. All I know is that Ingrid is madly in love with Bryan,” Lois said. “Everyone in the Mo pack knows Ingrid like him. I can say he respects her.” I rolled my eyes, then dropped my head on the pillow. “What was that? Why did you react like that? Aren’t you happy they are ending up together.” “I’m not sure.” I answered. I’m the last person to rejoice at such a news. This was distressing so me. With the situation on ground Bryan and I can never be together. I know this. But my heart still aches
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 45: The Other Pair
***Bryan*** I can’t leave now. Not when I’m close to getting the documents. I had just gotten into the house when Max called me to inform me that Evans is back in town. They heard he stopped at his pack house. They told me to abort the mission. Well not so fast. I can’t go running off when he wasn’t even here. I told them I want going to leave without the documents. No one was in the house at the moment. Although the gateman was at his duty post. I had to sneak in through the fence, just like last time. The bedroom still had Scarlett’s scent. However, it was beginning to fade away. Evans scent was the more dominant scent here. It’s natural for his scent to overpower hers since she hasn’t been in this house or room for a while. I was tall enough for my hands to touch the ceiling, but I needed support to be able to feel the part cut out and put my hands through. I picked the chair at the corner of the room to step on it. I knocked through the ceiling until I found the part th
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 46: The Reveal
***Scarlett*** My heart thundered in my chest. Bryan didn’t pick of any of his calls. I was worried. Max told Lois to try with her own line, that perhaps Bryan didn’t want to pick my calls at the moment. Lois tried too but he never picked. I couldn’t calm anymore. I faced Max. “If Bryan gets caught by Evans and his men. I don’t think he will survive this time.” “That shouldn’t even happen because that would mean war. Alpha Westby hates the Foss pack. If they laid a finger on Bryan, then it will get bloody.” Max muttered. “With the news of your death, there was no way he could ask you the relevant questions regarding the allegations that your pack attacked him.” “I can’t stay here Lois. I’m going to go there.” “Are you crazy?” Lois shrieked. She yanked me by my arm me. “If you go and they happen to see you then what would you say all this was for? What about your revenge? Will you mess up everything by revealing that you’re alive.” “Then do you all expect me to sit her
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 47: Deep Aching
***Bryan*** Scarlett opened gently to look back at me, her eyes widened, obviously shocked. "Is your tongue tied up? Answer me!" I snarled. I couldn't control my emotions despite the pain. She has to explain to me how she has the necklace. "Bryan what has gotten over you?" Lois yelled from behind me. I could hear Curtis's low growl. I hoped I hadn't hurt Lois from that push. "Stay out of this Lois." Scarlett was trembling, too scared to speak. She looked guilty as though she had committed a crime, her eyes avoiding my gaze. "I…I" she struggled to say something but it wasn't forthcoming. "How did this necklace come to be used in your house?" I asked. "You asked me how I got the necklace on my neck the last time I was here and now all of the same, I found an exact pair in your bedroom. You told me you didn't know who Debby was even though you were so curious." Every other person in the room went silent. I sense them move closer. Max was the first to take a quick loo
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 48: Ugly Fate
***Scarlett*** He found out, so I had no choice but to tell him. Left to me, if he never found the necklace and a picture of me wearing it I would have buried the truth. I liked that Bryan still cherished that little girl. I wasn't that girl anymore. For all I know, he hates me. Bryan placed the necklace and the picture on the sofa next to me. "That's the document," he whispered. He turned to Lois and Curtis. "I'm sorry I acted wild." He walked out with a limp. His friends obviously were speechless from what had just transpired between me and Bryan. Max was the one to leave after him. "Bryan. Wait up." Lois came to me and pulled me in an embrace. "This is so messed up, Scarlett." "I know. I never wanted him to know I was that girl he met. Why does my path and his cross in the most cruel way." A hand rubbed my shoulder. I didn't have to turn to know that they were Curtis's hand. He was trying to console me. He rubbed my shoulder for a few more seconds before walkin
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The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 130: Epilogue
***Scarlett***The hall had turned into chaos. Alpha Westby wasn't the gentle man he appeared to be in front of his pack. His patience was running out as he couldn't deal with his daughter's defiance any longer. "No, father. Please don't push me." "Why don't you want to listen to her?" Bryan asked , his tone firm. "She's right about how I don't have feelings for her. I love Scarlett." "You kids think you know better than your elders or parents." He pulled ingrid towards him. "Love isn't everything. Some things are not as they seem." "Father!" Ingris yelled in pain, holding her arms. "I'm not going to marry Bryan.""You must!""I won't. You were there that night." Ingrid faced her father with so much defiance in her eyes. Alpha Westby's eyes flickered. "What are you talking about?" "You know what you did to Bryan's pack. You and the Alpha of the Foss and the Anderson pack planned on wiping out the Haaland." My heart pounded in my chest. I couldn't believe what Ingrid was saying
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 129: Wedding Day Saga
***Scarlett***I avoided the front seat like a plague. I would have preferred to sit in the back but I would struggle to keep up with the view because of my height. I found a perfect spot in the middle. In no time the hall was filled and everyone had taken their seats. Bryan looks dashing and handsome just as I had imagined he would turn out to be. Soon after Alpha Westby walked in with his daughter, the bride. She was holding onto him and smiling but I couldn't be deceived by her smile because she was forcing it. She stood in front of Bryan who returned a smile. Bryan and Ingrid's wedding was supposed to be a joyous occasion. But it wasn't so because Ingrid broke down in tears, her body shuddering uncontrollably. It was shocking to see but the greatest shock was when she didn't return the vow and rejected Bryan. The murmurings filled the room. I wondered why Ingrid did what she did? Luckily, Adam was nice to sit next to me. "What's going on?" I whispered to Adam who looked as
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 128: Moving Ahead
***Scarlett***In silence, I watched every member of my pack from the balcony. It's been a very long time since I saw them happy. My pack had insisted that we hold a little celebration for defeating the Foss pack. I went with their suggestion and I'm glad they are all rejoicing. I couldn't forget about the photo I had seen. I knew if Bryan was close or if I were to see him, things would be much easier. He would be able to identify if he was related to the unknown man in the picture. As I continued watching, my mind drifted towards the thoughts of Alpha Westby. Something in me didn't trust that man, not after what he said to me when he came to meet me at the packhouse I was staying with James. His words were so harsh that I knew he wasn't bluffing. He didn't want me in Bryan's life and he wasn't going to tolerate seeing us together. I am a threat to his daughter's love life. I think Alpha Westby isn't the good man he pretends to be. That was the conclusion I got that day he came
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 127: An Unhappy Groom
***Bryan***If only I could have what my heart desires, I would want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with the woman I love. At first all I ever cared about was toa avenge the death of my pack. After meeting Scarlett everything changed. All that mattered to me was her. It's not surprising that Fate brought us together again after our path once crossed when we were much younger. Now, I'm stuck. Without Scarlett, I'm lost. In less than twenty-four hours, I'll be married to Ingrid. Will be referred to as her husband and as the alpha to the Mo pack. There's nothing much I can do about my situation. Holding onto some of the happy memories with Scarlett was giving me a form of peace. Even while I sat alone thinking of how tomorrow would turn out, I can't help but think about how Scarlett was coping. I heard she's been discharged and is doing great. Knowing she's alive after what Event did is enough to be grateful. "What are you doing?" Max asked, his eyes scanning
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 126: The Battle
***Scarlett***Just as I feared, Holm and the men loyal to Evans began to attack my pack. We had selected an Alpha, Bill, who everyone had agreed to support as the leader of the pack. Sterling never wanted to contest for the Alpha position in the first place, although I would have loved it if he did. He wanted to remain the pack's beta. Holms' attacks had become frequent, so we had to make a plan. One containing the element of surprise. We made a plan and everyone agreed with it. We are to attack the Foss pack before dawn tomorrow. I'm sure they wouldn't be expecting it. The time came for us to storm into the Foss pack house. Bill led us and we carried out our plan successfully. Even though we surprised the Foss with our attack, the battle between our pack was fierce. In the end, my pack emerged victorious. There were a lot of casualties and injured people. Amongst them was Holm who we agreed to take back with us as our captive. I understood that if we were to kill Holm, then muc
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 125: Set for the Battle
***Scarlett***My wound felt tender even though it had almost healed. The hospital had ordered that I should be discharged because I was feeling much better. Sterling greeted me when I set foot into the pack house. So did other of the pack members who were awaiting my return. A few lamented how they had feared for my life when they heard that Evans had kidnapped me and shot me. I was sure they didn't get the whole story because no one was right about what transpired. "We're glad to have you back," Sterling said with a smile. "Although we're still worried because Evans is out there. We don't know what to expect." I nodded, scanning all the faces of those who were waiting to hear me speak out. "We can't let our guards down. Evans is dangerous as long as he is alive. We need to be very vigilant." Sterling nodded in agreement. "What do you suggest we do now? We are yet to have an Alpha. As the daughter of the former Alpha and an Alpha female of our pack we need to hear what your plan
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 124: Painful Goodbye
***Scarlett*** Bryan couldn't let go of my hands. "I want you to promise me something," he whispered, his eyes locked with mine, piercing through them as I tried hard not to cry. I nodded, short of words. I was eager to hear what he wanted to say. My heart pounded heavily. My chest is heavy from anticipation. "Scarlett, my love, if I could choose again in the next life, know that I would choose you," he exhaled deeply. "I want you to promise me that whatever life time we find ourselves, we will find each other again." I whined out of pain. "I understand. I hope we do find each other again. I promise to find you." He leaned down and kissed my forehead, then looked into my eyes again. "Fate has bound me to Alpha Westy. I owe him my life. It's not easy to disobey him. Marrying Ingrid is my way of being grateful to him." "Shh…I understood," I placed a finger on his lips to silence him. "You don't need to say much. I know you're in a tight spot. It's already tough on you
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 123: The Devil Doesn't Give Up
***Scarlett*** I was in a state of panic as I watched Bryan try to save me first. Bryan must have followed his heart because Ingrid was so mad. I was helpless and bound to the chair, but Evans released me wanting us to play the next level of the game. He suddenly pointed the gun at Ingrid. Evans was determined. He wasn't bluffing. I was already angry that Bryan had chosen to save me instead of Ingrid. But seeing the poor lady die because of us was something I couldn't stand and watch. Bryan may not love her but I knew for sure that Ingrid's death was going to ruin him. Bryan was going to be the Mo pack's enemy. I trembled at the thought of Ingrid dying here. This is bad. If Ingrid ends up dead, then that means a bigger problem for Bryan. Alpha Westby might never forgive him. All this started because of me. If there was anyone who had to die, it should be me. I failed at killing Evans. Instead of dying in the fire, I ended up creating a monster. A devil who doesn't give up. Eva
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 122: The Women in His Life
***Bryan*** I couldn't breathe for a moment as I stared at the camera on my phone, my mind reeling with horror. Evans' twisted face leered back at me, his burned and scarred skin making him look like a beast from hell. "Come alone, Bryan," he sneered. "If you want to save either of them." He had said to me laughing evilly. My heart raced as I thought of Scarlett and Ingrid, both of them in Evans' custody. I found myself screaming inside my head. Why can't he just die? Scarlett was so sure that he died in the fire. what is this now? Evans had warned me not to come along with anyone. I promise him I wasn't going to bring anyone with me. I arrived at the destination, my heart pounding in my chest. The first thing I noticed was both Ingrid and Scarlett's scent. I heard a scream come from the building. I was sure he was torturing one of them. This sends me into a frenzy and I growled in anger pushing the door down with my weight. As I entered the dark room, I was taken aback by
