Scarlett's POV:The day I banished Lucian, our warriors made sure he understood there would be no mercy."Escort him to the borders," I ordered Nathan. "Make sure everyone knows - any wolf who helps him will share his fate."I watched from the pack hall as they drove him out. The former Alpha, now stripped of power, couldn't even shift to wolf form anymore."Move!" Nathan shoved him forward when he tried to look back. "You heard Alpha Scarlett. You're no longer welcome here."The warriors formed a line behind him, advancing with cold efficiency. Some of them were the same wolves who had once knelt to him as Alpha.When Lucian reached the border markers, he tried one last time to plead his case."Please," he called out to the warriors. "This is my home. My father's territory—""Your father was a traitor," Nathan cut him off. "And you're worse. Now go, before we make you."They drew their silver blades - a clear threat. Even without his Alpha power, Lucian's wolf blood made him vulnerabl
Scarlett's POV:My laughter faded as I stared at the man kneeling before me. How typical of him to think he could still dictate terms."Let me remind you of something, Lucian," I said coldly. "Six years ago, you were nothing but a prisoner in the Shadow Pack's dungeons."His face paled at the memory."Do you remember that day?" I pressed. "When your father sent you on that false peace mission? He knew exactly what he was doing - sacrificing his own son to save himself."Through the remnants of emotional ties possessed as a ghost, I felt his old pain resurface."I was barely eighteen," I continued. "But I knew something was wrong when you didn't return. Everyone said it was hopeless, that the Shadow Pack would never release you.""Lottie—" he started."I went to Lily first," I talked over him. "Remember your precious first love? She was the Shadow Pack Alpha's daughter. I begged her to help you."The memory made my lips curl with contempt."'A prisoner?' That's what she said. 'I don't a
Scarlett's POV:What are you doing?Lucian stared at the scene before him, his face draining of color. The entire pack knelt before me, acknowledging their new Alpha."What are you doing?" His voice cracked as he rushed forward. "Lottie, what is this?"I felt Zoe stir with amusement in my mind as Lucian stumbled to a halt before me."Isn't it obvious? Lucian," I looked at him with a smile, "we're re-electing the alpha of the pack yet.""Haven't I paid enough?" His voice was desperate. "I gave up everything for you – my power, my position...I have given all my strength to find you and revive you, Scarlett. Look at me."The sheer audacity of his words made me want to laugh. He still thought this was about him, about his sacrifices."Paid enough?" I tilted my head, studying him coldly. "Tell me, Lucian, what exactly did you do to save my life when it actually mattered?"He flinched at my tone, confusion clouding his features."Think carefully," I continued. "If I hadn't saved you from the
Scarlett's POV:Sarah led me toward the training grounds, where the entire pack had gathered for the council meeting. The sight brought back memories - I'd spent countless hours here, watching others train while I remained trapped in my human form.But things were different now.'Show them our strength,' Zoe whispered in my mind. 'Show them what we can do together.'As we approached, conversations died out. Wolves turned to stare, their eyes widening in recognition."Luna Scarlett?" The whispers spread like wildfire through the crowd. "She's alive?""Isn't she dead? I've seen Lucian with her crystal coffin.""Oh my God, this is amazing too, it can't be a ghost we're seeing."Beta Nathan stood at the center of the grounds, directing the proceedings. When he saw me, his eyes filled with tears."Luna!" He rushed forward, almost stumbling in his haste. "You've come back to us!"Looking at his earnest face, I felt a wave of nostalgia.I still remember the scene of our first meeting many year
Scarlett's POV:I turned around and got ready to leave,"Wait!" Lucian called after me, his face lighting up with desperate hope. "You want to go back to the pack? That's wonderful!"I turned to stare at him, amazed by his delusion."We can return together," he continued eagerly. "You'll still be Luna, just like before. Nothing has to change—""Everything has already changed," I cut him off coldly.But he wasn't listening. His eyes had that manic gleam I'd seen so often during my haunting."The pack will be so happy to have you back," he rambled on. "We can renew our mating ceremony, make it even grander than before—"'He really doesn't understand, does he?' Zoe's voice held dark amusement in my mind."You still don't get it," I said aloud. "I'm not going back for you."His smile faltered slightly. "But you said—""I'm going back for Sarah," I explained bluntly. "My best friend has suffered enough because of you."Through our weakened bond, I felt his confusion. "Sarah? But I'm your mat
Scarlett's POV:Helena stepped forward, her ancient eyes measuring me intently. Her wrinkled hands reached for my face, my arms, my chest where dark blood had been strewn."Fascinating," she murmured. Rarely has an Alpha power transfer been so successful... Hmm? What is it?""What do you mean?" I asked, feeling Zoe stir within me."Your wolf, before your wolf was suppressed by some force, now she's awake and bigger than before, it's amazing, it's something that hasn't happened before." Helena looked at me with delightI nodded, feeling Zoe's satisfaction ripple through our shared consciousness."Then you are more than you were," Helena stepped back with something like respect in her eyes. "Much more."Lucian lunged for my hand the moment Helena stepped aside. His fingers trembled as they reached for me, desperate to confirm I was real.He tightly grasped my hand, "Lotti, my goodness, it's true, it's really alive."His touch made nausea wash over me, and I immediately shook off his hand