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The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 91: Sworn Enemies
***Bryan***“As you can see, I’m alive and well.” I shrugged with a smirk.“You are Bryan Haaland!” He rubbed his hair roughly. “I knew there was something off about you. I just didn’t know what it was.”“Now you know better. My intention was never to reveal my identity to you until I had you on your knees.”“Your body was never found.” Evans snarled. “It was said that you died from your wounds.”“Lies. The person who reported that news to you and your father needs to do a better job.” I took three steps forward. “Now you know why I want you to suffer before I finally kill you. And who knows, I might just hand the stake to Scarlett to impale your heart instead for being a greedy bastard.”Evans bit his lip, obviously holding back his rage. “I’ll get her back. And you will go join your pack in the underworld when I’m through with you.” he threatened.“This war between you and I is the beginning of the end. You will suffer for all you and your father did to the Haaland pack.”Evans had
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 92: Taking No Explanation
***Bryan*** Before I arrived at the packhouse, I knew I was going to be in big trouble, especially with the Alpha. My pack members will be mad to find out about what I had done. Only a few will understand why I had to take Scarlett away from Evans, others will only see me as a no-good busybody. One who interfered in another man's private matters, a rival pack for the matter. I spotted Alpha Westby’s pacing figure in front of the pack as soon as we arrived. His expression and tensed posture proved my thoughts right. He wasn't happy and was probably waiting for me to arrive. Jensen and the others quickly changed into human form and bowed to Alpha Westby. I was the last to change. He didn't respond to our greeting. His eyes searched mine, then he asked. "What were you all thinking? Who gave you guys the order to attack another Alpha in his territory?" Jensen was quick to answer. "Sorry, Alpha. But it was a call from one of us." "Which you couldn't let me know about before yo
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 93: Unwelcoming
***Scarlett***"She needs to leave now!" Ingrid yelled. Her voice came out more as a growl than a scream, then she slammed her fist into the wall. "She can't stay here. I don't care how she ended up being alive. Have you all forgotten how her pack and Evans pack almost got Bryan killed in a fire." I had froze on the spot. I could neither move nor talk. Lois was the only thing that stood between me and Bryan's angry mate. Everyone had gathered around to watch Ingrid turn me away. She doesn't want me here. "What was Bryan thinking? How could he tell you to bring her here?" Lois sighed deeply, obviously lost on how to further explain the situation to Ingrid. Ingrid refused to listen to Lois explanation and pleas and her yelling all over the place was getting me annoyed. "Ingrid, you need calm down. People are watching us already. I don't want your action to fuel that of others." Lois stepped forward and reached out to hold Ingrid's hands. "You should talk it out with Bryan instea
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 94: Keeping Her Close
***Bryan***I've never had such an intense argument with Alpha Westby before. We've always been on the same page on a lot of things. Whenever we weren't, we found a way to end our conversations without any problems between us. "You told her who you are and you're still helping her?" He glared at me in disbelief. ""You were the one who said I shouldn't let my thirst for vengeance consume me." I kept my head down, avoiding his angry. "Why're you mad that I'm helping her? I told you what Evans did to her and why we had to lie about her death. And by the way she doesn't have any idea what her father and the Foss pack did twelve years ago, so why should I hate her for it." "I see. Very well then. I give you twenty-four hours to take her somewhere else. She's not staying here. I can't watch you stamp on everyone's complaint not to keep her and yell at my daughter just because of her." I wasn't expecting him to react like this. Asking Jensen, Max, Lois and the others for help was jus
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 95: Staying Next to Him
***Scarlett*** "I think coming here is a bad idea. No one wants me here." I complained bitterly, turning away from Lois as I wiped away tears. "Not everyone. I want you here. Bryan wants you here." She whispered. I appreciated that Bryan and Lois stood their ground for me but It hurts to see people asking you to be sent away while they know that I'm finding a space to shield myself from Evans. "You are my friend Lois. A loyal one at that." I answered, sadness tinging my voice. "And Bryan feels sorry for me. I'm pathetic and vulnerable. I think that's why he's helping me and he values your friendship. But seeing your pack treat me like a plague hurts me." "Believe me when I say it's not your fault. If you were never married to Evans, I can bet they would have welcomed you with open arms. Everyone hates Evans around here and whoever is connected to him. You're his mate." "I wish they all knew that I'm helpless. They probably have no idea that I hate him more than they do
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 96: Fastest Way Out
***Scarlett***I got two hours of sleep. The sound of the door was what woke me up. "Huh. It's good you got some sleep." Lois slipped out of her jacket and threw it on the sofa. "I was worried you were going to be bored waiting for me." I turned away from watching the clock. I yawned and stretched my arms before sitting up. "You're back.""Yeah, sorry I left you here all by yourself. I promised Ingrid we were going out. I left her with Bryan. Someone needs to be here with you." Her eyes flickered as she explained. I knew she was feeling sorry for me. She didn't have to say it. I can't deny that hearing that name Ingrid was beginning to make me jealous. I could keep up with her existence when Bryan only met her "No worries." I smiled at her, relaxing my back against the headboard.She gently grabbed my hands and stared into my eyes. "Are you okay?" she asked.I knew her question was genuine from the sound of her voice and from the way her shoulders slumped as though she was hel
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 97: Dinner with the Mos
***Scarlett***I sat next to Lois. I could hardly touch my food because the stare in the room messed with my appetite. "We don't play with food around here." Ingrid looked up from her plate and gave me a death stare. "Sorry. It's just that I'm not hungry." "You should have just said so." Her response made me feel bad, as though I had committed a great crime. So I forced myself to chew three spoons of the food. "There's a rumor going round that you lost your memory. Is it all of it or some of it? Because you look fine to me." Ingrid asked. Lois coughed. "Ingrid, can we just eat? Maybe after the meal you two talk. You can ask her all the questions you want—"Ingrid immediately held out a hand and Lois paused. "There's nothing wrong in having a conversation when eating." She tends to look at me and without another word from her. I knew that she wanted my anger to be questioned. "I'm okay. Evans lied that I had lost my memory so that he would be able to deny any allegations I mig
The Crushed Mate Who Struck Back Chapter 98: A Way Out
***Bryan***Alpha Westby had called me to speak with me, so I had to leave Ingrid to go to him. It was a call that saved me from her pestering complaints. She kept on lamenting about why she didn't want Scarlett here. When my converstion with Alpha Westby was over. I had to assure him that Scarlett wouldn't exceed the three days time frame he had given us. He was still angry with me and I had to allow him do all the talking and scolding so he could feel better.It was already time for dinner by the time I arrived the pack house. Everyone was eating in groups. Naturally I would have just walked to meet Max and the other guys but I couldn't. Not when Scarlett was finding it hard to hide her reddened face. The smell of her anger and helplessness haul at me. I could feel every of her emotions from right where I had stood. "What are you doing Bryan? What was that for?" Her eyes flashed and narrowed in shock. "I could smell your anger and hear your cry for help from a mile away," I
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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
