Scarlett's povI was fuming. Dad didn't only let him take James away, but also recommended that I go out with him. And of course, being his annoying self, he had to tell my father that I had blocked his number. "Scarlett! Why would you block your own mate? How would you feel if I blocked your mom, or the vice versa? Unblock him now!"Michael was grinning triumphantly when my father scolded me about it. Regardless, I didn't unblock him. I was just done with him. I watched Michael leave with James. He was still shackled, but I didn't trust that jerk even a bit. To me, it was clear that he was planning to cover up the traitor and launch another attack. Perhaps they would be more aggressive in their attacks the next time around.Infuriated, I left the place. At least that proved to me that the attack was Michael's work. He had successfully killed my mom. Heavens knew what he would be after the next time he attacked. One question was left unanswered though. Why was he doing it? Why did
Scarlett's povDumbfounded, I stared at him for a long time. Iris' voice was clear although she still sounded vulnerable. Mate? Gavin was my mate? Could she have perceived it wrong? How could I have two mates? Yeah, I rejected Michael, and I believed that the bond was broken. Still, was it possible for me to get a second chance mate so soon? That was unheard of.I found it hard to believe but the tingles that erupted where my hand rested on his chest confirmed Iris' statement. Shocked by the strange tingles and by what my wolf uttered, I gingerly grazed his cheek. As soon as our skin touched, similar tingles erupted. they weren't substantial, but still… Was this what Gavin was talking about? I was his mate? My entire body relaxed. I waited for Iris to repeat it, but she didn't utter a word more. She was completely silent. Deepening the creases on my forehead, "mate?" I whispered. His hazel eyes widened. Tightening his grip on my body, he once again claimed my lips. This time, the k
Gavin's povSo that was why she read about the rebirth of a wolf. If she had really gone through all of that, it couldn't be a myth. She avoided my face the entire time she spoke but when she finally did look into my eyes, she went speechless. Her eyebrows knitted together and uncertainty filled her beautiful blue grey eyes. "Gavin. You've got to trust me… please." She whispered, pleading with her eyes. I scanned her face. Why wouldn't I trust her? She didn't have any motive to lie. I smiled and nodded my head. She seemed to be so concerned that I wouldn't believe her. "Of course I trust you. I know it sounds crazy, but it complies with the sudden changes I've been noticing," I told her. "You're my mate. If I can't trust my own soulmate, what am I doing?" She visibly relaxed and breathed out in relief. "Great. That's a relief." My smile faltered nonetheless. If what she told me was true, it meant that Michael was preparing something nasty. If he was getting ready to massacre this
Scarlett's pov-It is going to be fine, babe. Call me when you're done speaking to him. I'll be there.A little smile curled on my lips as I read a message from Gavin. He was so charming. If only I was mated to him from the beginning… I quickly finished my food, rushed towards my father's office, and knocked on the door. "Come in," he said. I heaved a breath, hoping that my erratic heart would calm down a bit. "Iris, be with me, girl," I whispered under my breath and opened the door. "Dad, you said that you wanted to talk," I told him. He looked up from the papers he was working on and nodded his head. "Yes. We do need to talk, don't we? Sit down, Scarlett." Trying my best to hide my apprehension, I closed the door behind me and sat down. He closed the files and placed both arms on the desk. Leaning forward against it, he looked at me like he was trying to read me. His face was contorted into a deep frown and I knew that I wasn't going to like this conversation at all."Okay, s
Gavin's povThis woman was full of surprises. Did I want to mate with her?Hell yes!Was I in pain?Not really. At least not yet. Unsure of what to say, I shifted my weight on my feet and stared at her, dumbfounded. She was hurt. I could tell that much from her face. Fresh tear stains were evident on her face. Her eyes were puffy and red. She sniffled and hugged herself. It was then I saw that her fingers were trembling. My lips parted as I took a step forward. Akela whimpered in my mind after seeing the state of our mate. Her pain was deep. If only I could share her agony. Since we weren't mated, it wasn't possible. To share the misery, we needed to be mated and marked. "What happened, mate? Why are you asking that?" I asked her as gently as I could.She wiped her nose with the back of her hand and inhaled a shaky breath. "Dad said something along the lines 'Michael cheated on me that night because I pushed him away'. He said that he might be in pain, or something like that. So si
Scarlett's pov Couldn't he see that I was just as aroused as he was? I was literally soaking wet in between my legs. I knew what I wanted. No, actually, scratch that. I needed it. I remembered what I experienced with Michael in my past life. Besides, I've heard and read enough about sex to know what to expect. I unclasped my bra and threw it onto the floor, revealing my breasts. They weren't big like those of porn stars. Nonetheless, I was pleased with my B-cup. He went rigid at the sight. I pressed them against his bare chest. I wasn't expecting a sudden shiver to run down my spine as our bodies made contact. My breathing hitched, but still, I stroked my fingers over his firm chest muscles and shoulders, until they brushed over his marking spot. He hissed. The brief change in the colour of his eyes didn't go unnoticed by me. I knew that Akela most probably was on the edge and that was exactly what I wanted. I wanted him to ravish me as he meant it. Slowly, I leaned forward
Scarlett's povShit, she could smell his scent! Mortified, I wondered if his fragrance was still lingering on my body even after I showered. After all, we had mated. However, I noticed that her gaze was scouring my room as though she was looking for something. I analysed the situation. Did that mean she couldn't detect his scent from my body?If so, that was a relief."No. Why do you say that?" I masked my apprehension and glimpsed into my room. The clothes I was wearing the night before were still on the floor. I cringed. I had forgotten to put it in the laundry bin as I was in a rush. Reckoning that the fragrance was coming from it, I started to think of a way to change the topic."I don't know…" her frown deepened. "Don't you smell that?" I sniffed the air. When his alluring scent hit my nostrils, Iris sighed in my head. Still, I managed to maintain a poker face, which I was glad I managed to pull off. "Maybe I just need to clean the room. I'll ask an omega to help," I mumbled un
Gavin's povShe wouldn't betray me. She just wouldn't. I knew it. Cheating wasn't her character. If she didn't like it, she would make it known. I knew that there must be some hidden reason for her to agree to go to Sapphire Moon. Nonetheless, it hurt like crazy. Akela wouldn't stop howling painfully in my head. Our mate was the only one in our lives and hearing that she would meet her ex-mate was agonising. Moreover, I would have to accompany her on that trip. I didn't know how I was going to deal with it. I just hoped that Akela wouldn't break free and do something stupid. I forced myself to complete my duties and dragged myself back home when the day ended. I hated the feeling I had. I felt like I was about to lose everything all over again. After losing my entire family to our enemies, I thought my life was finally taking a step towards happiness. The night I spent with her was the best in my adult life. Ever since I accepted her father as my new alpha, I had been living my lif