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The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 71: Caged Feelings
***Scarlett***Bryan spent the night with me just as he promised. It's sad that we can't end up together. If we could, I would love to sleep next to him every night and wake up by his side each morning.It's obvious we couldn't get enough of each other. Each time the thought pops in my head about how I should fight to make Bryan mine, I dismiss it immediately.That is the promise I have to keep to myself. Wanting him to myself knowing fully well about the sad history behind us will cause him trouble with his pack.I understand that being with Ingrid might not be his choice but that pack took him in when he had nowhere else to go. He owes the Mo pack his life. I'm part wolf as well as part human, of course I'm jealous Ingrid gets to keep him, but what can I do? I see this as my punishment. How I wish things were different…I wish I could…"Good morning." Strong arms encircled my body. "How are you feeling?"My body reacted to Bryan’s voice and touch. He pulled me closer, our naked bodies
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 72: Get Over Him
Chapter 72: Get Over Him ***Scarlett*** Before I could turn around to go in, I saw my neighbor, James. He waved at me, a broad smile on his face. I knew he was going for a run because he was dressed just as I had first seen him; although instead of shorts he had a pair of shorts on. "I can see you're still here." He yelled. "What happened to leaving?" I quickly rushed back in, embarrassed that he had caught me lying. And I really wanted him to mind his business. Staying around people who poke their noses isn't fun. "Hey, wait." James said, running in my direction. I locked the door just in time. I yelled from behind the locked door. "What do you want?" "Are you scared of me?" "Why should I? Speaking of being scared, I don't even know you." I hear a laugh in his voice. "Do you know everybody you talk to?" I ignored him. "Are you there?" "Just leave, please. I don't want Bryan coming back to see you here." "Why would he come back? He just left." "So you've been monitoring h
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 73: Trouble Next door
***Scarlett***Five and half minutes later, I was supporting James back to his apartment. My heart thundered in my chest with each step I took.I continued to lower my head afraid that someone might see me and recognize me. James groaned out in pain. He was so heavy that my shoulders hurt from him leaning on me.He pushed in the door with his free hand, the other had was still wrapped around my shoulder."We're going into that room." He pointed at a door.I paused. "No. I don't know you and I can't go in there with you.""Hey. I promise…. I won't hurt you. I'm already in so much pain …to even think of something like that.""Why can't I help you with what you want right in your living room?""That's because the things you need to clean me up are in there."I took a deep breath and moved ahead. The door opened into a large space. I was expecting to see a bedroom but I was met by gym equipment’s and sother stuffs I couldn't take in at the moment."Wait." He demanded, he pulled away from m
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 74: Territorial
***Bryan***I pulled Scarlett away from the freak. My heart pounded fast in my chest. I thought Scarlett was hurt when I pulled in the drive way.The sight of blood at entrance of the door made the hair at my nape lift. It didn’t smell like her. I had begun to imagine that Evans might have found her. Beads of sweat trickled down my fore head. I ran into the house to scream her name but there was no answer. That’s when I followed the blood.“How the heck did you get in here?” he snarled, looking back at me with cold, hard eyes.“Did I disrupt something?” I stepped towards the weird guy, our chest almost rubbing each other. I pushed Scarlett behind me. “I’ll break down anything standing in my way to get to her. Not even you little metal door can stop me.”I tilt my head towards Scarlett, her eyes filled with guilt and fear. “What are you doing here?”“I…I had to…” she trailed off and began to tremble.“Tell him. With your reaction, he’ll think did some nasty things here.” He winked at
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 75: The Guilt
***Scarlett***The door slammed behind us. I began to walk to my room without looking at Bryan.“Where are you going?” he whispered. His eyes flickered. I was in no mood to talk to Bryan about what happened at James’ house. So I just answered him simply. “I’m going to wash up, then get some sleep.”“Wash up?” his brows furrowed.“Yes, to wash up. If you haven’t noticed, I still have some of James’ blood on me.” I turned around to leave but he caught me fast before I could take a step. My body react, goosebumps spreading all over. I fought my bodies crave for him.“Why are you mad at me?” he lowered his head and began to kiss my neck, my back against his chest. “I couldn’t control my anger when I saw you with a shirtless man all alone with him in that house. You know you weren’t supposed to step out of the house.”I pulled myself away from him. “Am not a child, Bryan. You can’t leave when you want, then come back when you wish and begin to monitor what I had done or hadn’t done in you
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 76: Strange Connection
***Bryan***I gripped the steering wheel and banged my head on it repeatedly. I later stopped, but that’s because I wasn’t feeling the pain anymore. I could feel Scarlett’s hurt in her voice, it didn’t have to take a lot to know that James words have affected her. Or perhaps it was because I couldn’t make it yesterday.What actually happened was out of my control. When I got to the pack house yesterday, I noticed Ingrid crying. She was sitting on the floor against the door of my room and Jensen was consoling her. Honestly, I was scared by her state because I thought someone had died.Ingrid became clingy, I don’t know if it’s because our wedding was fast approaching or because she had sex with me in my car. She accused me of not wanting to spend time with her; that I abandoned her the in front of the pack house two days ago. I didn’t know what to say because I felt guilty and I wanted to make it up to her. That was the reason I never came back to Scarlett.I agree with her that the fa
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 77: The Ask
***Bryan***After taking a shower and putting on fresh clothes, I headed to Alpha Westby’s house. Fortunately, Luna Kelly wasn’t home, which meant I wouldn’t be having some unnecessary interruption and our discussion can go on for as far as I would like.“Do you need beer or soda?” he asked, his eyes scanning through the refrigerator.“Beer will do,” I answered.He grabbed a can of beer and passed it to me.“Thank you.”“So what did you say you wanted to talk to me about?” he dropped into his seat.“Umm…I don’t know how you’re going to see this. But I don’t think I can continue to pretend like nothing happened.”Alpha Westby gulped down almost half of his beer before looking at me. “Is it something serious? Your face has this seriousness to it.”“Not really, it’s about a man named George,” I muttered. “I got to find out today that he is Adam’s father.”The sides of Alpha Westby’s eyes twitched. “Did you guys talk?” he asked, leaning forward. There was this nervousness coming off of hi
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 78: Found
***Scarlett***There was nothing I needed at the moment more than a breath of fresh air. That’s the only way I can calm myself down. Too bad I can’t leave the house to go for a walk or something. I feel suffocated in this space and my skin craves the feeling of being encircled in natures breeze and its other natural sweetness. Running in my wolf form wouldn’t be a bad idea if I knew the neighborhood well.I was sure Bryan wasn’t going to return. The look on his face before he left said it all. He kind of looked guilty and sorry. I couldn’t stop him from leaving because funny enough, that was the same way I felt.Dismissing the idea about going for a run in wolf form, I decided to stand at the balcony to take in a lungful of fresh breath air. I was sure I was going to get better after spending some minutes here. It’s my first time to ever use the balcony. And it was already dark, so I didn’t have to worry about anyone seeing me from here…I was wrong…three pair of glowing eyes stared ba
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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
