Scarlet’s POV
I stood in the negotiation room, the air heavy with tension as the four Alphas gathered to decide my fate. My eyes found Dante, seated at the centre of the room. His Betas were conspicuously absent as Vespara had yet to return. For a moment, I wondered if she was injured in the attack, but then I told myself that Vespara knew what she was getting into. She would certainly be fine.
Across from him sat Juno, flanked by his newly appointed Beta. I had heard whispers that my father stepped down from the position after my mother’s death. Outwardly, he mourned her, but the truth was far less noble. My mother had been the true Beta as she was sharp, cunning, and lethal. Without her shielding him, it wouldn't be long before his incompetence was exposed. Stepping down was merely his way of escaping disgrace.
From her place beside Juno, Alyssa glared at me, her hatred burning deeply. Too bad I wasn’t concerned with her anymore.
I hated her far more deeply than she could ever hate
