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The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 51: Mixed Emotions
***Bryan***Staying away from Scarlett was the hardest thing ever. I almost hugged her when it became glaring that she is truly Debby. But I had mixed emotions. Fate wasn't fair to me. The stronger the attraction I feel for Scarlett, the more I see reasons why we can't be together. My mixed reaction was the reason why I left the night she told me who she was. I didn't know how to react. Since the kiss at the hotel, I've been wanting to kiss her again. I never got another chance until now. I kissed her to answer her question. That kiss represents how much I wanted her and how I can't bring myself to kill her despite being the daughter of an enemy. How I feel about her hasn't changed one. It hurts that Scarlett is tied to the ugly side of my story. A girl who I taught to be an angel and a life saver turned out to be the daughter of a man I've dreamed of killing all my life. "Hey? Bryan." Max tapped me."Hey." I quickly said after regaining my thought. I looked up at him from where
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 52: The War Has Begun (I)
***Scarlett***Lois had seen when Bryan kissed me. I didn't have an explanation to give her. She was curious to know what Bryan meant by that kiss too. I told her I was as lost as she is. She told me she was curious to know because Ingrid who Bryan would be getting married to was her close friend too. So knowing Bryan's next step in this situation was vital. I had to tell her I wasn't going to ruin any body's relationship because I'll be selfish to want Bryan for myself after what my father had done to him. We were in the middle of having this conversation when she got a text that there was an emergency meeting. She quickly grabbed her things to head to the venue, promising that we would continue our discussion when she gets back. It's 3:00 am in the morning. She wasn't back yet and neither is she picking her call. I went back to bed. I decided I was going to call Curtis tomorrow as soon as I wake up if she's not back yet. My alarm for 6:00 am woke me up. After stretching my bod
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 53: The War Has Begun (II)
***Bryan***Anna took me by surprise when she knelt down. "I don't believe everyone in your pack to be innocent." I whispered. "I didn't care about that when I began hunting them or you. Scarlett, don't think I never tried to kill you. I did. I was just this close." I point at a short distance in height between my index finger and middle finger. "I only didn't because there was a way I felt whenever I saw you."She looked at me, her eyes began to get wet from holding back tears. "I won't deny not feeling anything for you when you came to work for me. I think I was so unhappy in my marriage and sad that things were still bad for my pack that I saw you as a breath of fresh air once we met. I couldn't help but trust you. That was why when I was attacked on my way from the Port, you were the first that came to my heart and mind. I felt I could be safe with you."It's funny how Scarlett and I are telling ourselves how we felt when we first met each other."Get up. You have already gon
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 54: Pack Loyalty
***Scarlett***We both set out when it got dark. I was relieved that Bryan listened to me.We were parked outside of the Anderson packhouse. "What did you say his name is?" Bryan asked. "Sterling. He is the beta of my pack. Although Evans sidelined him and made Holm carry responsibility as beta of the two packs." "OK. Stay low. I'll go and get him." Bryan stepped out of the car, then turned around. "Hope you're sure he can be trusted?"I nodded. Bryan began to walk towards the house. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Sterling walking back with Bryan. Bryan opened the back door of his car and Sterling slipped into the backseat, his eyes widened in shock. "Luna! This can't be real." His hands reach out to me to touch me. I smiled, his reaction was priceless. "Sterling, it's me. I'm alive. It's nice to see you." He grinned. "Goodness, I didn't believe this young man here when he told me you're alive.""Why did you follow him back here then?" I asked sterling. "I wanted to
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 55: Surprise Rescue
***Bryan***"I almost thought you weren't going to make it." Ingrid whined upon seeing me. I walked up to her "Sorry I'm late. I had something important to attend to.""It's okay. You're here now." She smiled. "Have you heard anything about Lois? I'm worried that Evans would hurt her." "We are doing all we can to get her back. Be rest assured she'll be back home soon."I try to calm her down. Lois and Ingrid were very close friends. Even though I had no idea how we were going to get Lois yet, I still had to appear like I had everything under control. "That's a relief." She sighed."Why did you call me telling me you wanted to see me?" I asked, staring at her from where she sat. Ingrid wasn't living with her parents, she wanted to live in the packhouse because she's got a lot of friends here. "Firstly, it's because I was worried about Lois. I wanted an update," She muttered. "Secondly, it's because I wanted to thank you." She rose from her seat and she moved to where I sat. "Oh… t
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 56: My Fight
***Bryan*** "I got some inside help," Sterling revealed. "What do you mean?" I asked, but suddenly raised my hand. "Sorry. Wait a minute." I turned to face Jensen. "I think you should take her home. Curtis will be waiting. I'll need to stick around for a while for Sterling to give me the details. We can't keep Lois standing here." I nudged Lois towards him and placed the keys on Jensen's palm. "That's right. Lois come on." I watch both of them leave in my car. "You all care so much about her. It's great to see that." Sterling smiled, his eyes held a glint of admiration. "Yes, she's a good person and she's Scarlett's best friend." I replied. "So how did you get her out there? Shouldn't there be a ruckus?" "Two of my cousins who happen to be friends with a guy who is close to Foss beta, Holm knew where Lois was kept. When they asked, it turned out Lois was never in the mansion. Evans has a property in Mo's territory. He purchased some part of the land a few months ago
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 57: A Morning to Remember
***Bryan***I unlocked the door to my new house. It was so quiet that one would think no one was living here yet. I headed straight to the master bedroom. I considered checking on Scarlett but I decided against it. I didn't want to wake herif she was still asleep. It was only four am. I had a shower and soon jumped into bed. It was indeed a stressful day. It's funny how I just got this place and furnished it up. I wanted to use it as a guest house of mine whenever I had something to do around the city. I never knew it would come handy just like now. The door to my room opened slowly. Scarlett peeked through the door. "You're back." Her voice is soft and sleepy. "I heard strange noises, so I wanted to confirm if you were back.""Yes,I'm back," I whispered, stretching my head to get a glimpse of her in the darkness."Ok. I would have asked you about Lois but you seem tired. Later then." She quickly closed the door. I jumped up from my bed and went after her. "Wait." She spun ar
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 58: More of Him
***Scarlett***We went on and on until we were exhausted. We couldn't have enough of each other. We had so many things to say to each other, but it seemed it was safer for us to keep pretending and enjoy the moment. Bryan gave me the best sex of my life. I've never orgasmed the way I've done with him. With Evans, sex was something I did to fulfill a mate's duty. I wasn't connected to him when intimate the way I connected with Bryan. Bryan was sound asleep when I looked up at him. His long eyelashes made him look more handsome. I take in his beautiful features. He looked at peace. The necklace was still on his neck. This makes me emotional, because I wasn't expecting he would still have it on when he found out that I was Debby. I admire his tattoos and wanted to trace them. His pink lips appeared strong and sinful. My mind was about to think dirty thoughts. Like how he would make me organs more with that beautiful mouth of his. Surprisingly I felt greater than I expected. I h
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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
