MasukScarlett was dying right in front of Dylan's eyes, yet there was absolutely nothing he could do to help her. He had never felt so helpless and useless in his entire life. He pulled her into his arms, cradling her face and wiping the tears of fear that spilled down her cheeks. "No, no, no," he whispered, his hands shaking, mirroring the tremble in his voice. "Stay with me, my love."Scarlett's eyes rolled backwards, showing only the whites as the pupils disappeared. Her body started to convulse, and she started to foam in the mouth. Caleb watched Dylan crash out, and at that moment, he believed Scarlett would really die. Twenty minutes was almost over, and if she wasn't injected with the anti-venom before then, it would be too late. [Jordan! Where are you?!] he yelled into the mind link. [On my way. Hope had to prepare the anti-venom...][You have to hurry. Scarlett is dying.] Caleb didn't know when he started to cry. Seeing Scarlett in that state, her skin turning ashen, her enti
Scarlett had hoped that the black mamba would eventually get bored and crawl away. She managed to calm herself, steady her heartbeat and lie still without moving a muscle. She could feel the pressure of the snake's scales as it wound tighter around her hand. But when time passed and it still didn't move, she lost all hope. She tried not to cry, so she wouldn't draw attention to herself. But it was impossible to keep still, knowing her life was hanging by a thread. If only there was a way to get Dylan's attention. Maybe if he noticed she had been hidden beneath the roots for a long time, he would grow suspicious. But that hope was completely shattered when she remembered how she told him not to come to her rescue, unless she was in absolute danger. Hidden in the spot where she was, he would probably assume she was hiding from the wolf. He wouldn't know a deadly snake had her trapped in there. The realization of it threatened to make her panic, but she managed to calm herself agai
Thinking back to the time her father taught her how to make simple traps to disarm and delay impending enemies, Scarlett was happy she listened to every lesson she learned. As the deep growls of the wolf drew closer, her heart pounded with terror. The bold font she put on hours ago was gone, and all she could feel was white, hot terror. But she didn't let it overwhelm her. She knew Dylan was watching, and he wouldn't let her get hurt. "Alright, Scarlett," she whispered to herself. "You wanted to do this trial. You can do this."She pulled on the vine she had gathered from the trees, tied a thick knot and wrapped the end around a tree trunk. Then she squeezed herself into the space beneath the outer roots and waited. Her heart hammered so loud that she feared the wolf would hear. The sound of paws hitting the earth drew close, causing her to hold her breath. She peeked out of the roots, her eyes narrowed into slits. Then she saw it. The size terrified her. The wolf was massive. I
The next day came swiftly with dread and a million emotions. It was the first day of the Luna trial, and the pack felt the thick tension radiating into the air. Scarlett stayed on the terrace for most of the day, staring at the forest that surrounded the pack. In a few hours, she would be out there, taking on the first trial and trying to survive. She was scared, she didn't deny that, but she was clearly not backing out. Not when she had come so far. Dylan, who had been watching her from the room, stepped out and joined her. He slipped his arms around her waist, pulling her back into the warmth of his body. She sighed and let her eyes close as he leaned down and pressed a kiss to the curve of her neck. "Nervous?" he murmured. "A little," she whispered. "But please, don't try to change my mind again.""I won't," he assured her softly. "I know you really want to do this, and I won't stop you."He slowly turned her around to face him, his hands resting lightly on her hips. His eye
Back at Shadowfang pack, Scarlett eagerly waited for the next day, the day meant for the Luna trial. The second month was far gone, and every day that passed by was crucial and important because it meant the elders were getting closer to awakening Andromeda. That afternoon, she stood by the window in the terrace, watching Dylan train the army of new guards. Caleb and Jordan stood to the side, helping him out. Dylan was shirtless, clad in just a pair of black trousers and heavy boots. His upper body dripped with sweat, the muscles in his arms and abs bunching with each movement and gleaming like marble. Her lips pulled into a silly smile as she watched him. He was perfect, even with the frown on his face. This was the very first time she was seeing him look so serious. Her gaze trailed over to the guards. None of them looked exhausted, even though the training was brutal and heavy. They'd been at it all morning. When Dylan lifted his hand and called for a little break, they dis
The swearing-in ceremony was a success. The new members of the royal council swore their loyalty and allegiance to the throne. Then they were welcomed into the council hall, and the council chambers, where they would begin to live now that they were part royalty. Scarlett didn't mean to rush everything, but she had no other choice. They had to return to Shadowfang as quickly as possible. They had spent a month already in Eryndor, and they had just less than five months to find Helgar, the other elders and the twins, and stop them from bringing Andromeda back from the dead. Scarlett also needed to begin the Luna trial, so she would be crowned Luna of the pack before Dylan would turn her into a werewolf. Now, as the last of the newly sworn-in council members left the throne room, Ezekiel came up to the throne and bowed. "Your Majesty asked to see me." He said. "Yes, Zeke. I have something very important I need to share with you."She got off the throne and started to pace. On one
When Sheba first heard that Dylan had married a human, she refused to believe it. She knew him, knew how much he despised the humans for being weak and inferior. He loathed their existence. So it came as a shock when Alpha Kingston of Red Claw pack told her Dylan had married a human and planned t
Under the cover of darkness, Tabitha crept out of her cottage and pulled on a cloak. The weather was chilly from the rain, and she shivered involuntarily. She was about to shut the door when her little sister's voice stopped her. "Where are you going, Tabi?"She whirled around, a soft gasp escapi
Those were the only words Dylan wanted to hear. He stepped away from her, unbuttoned his shirt and shrugged it off. Then he reached for her. "Wait," she stopped him, palms pressed against his bare chest. God, he was ripped. Her fingers tingled as she stroked his pecs and rock-hard abs. "Keep tou
Dylan had always been bad at consoling a person who was hurting. Born and bred under intense training and cold brutality, he never showed emotion. He saw it as being weak, and he despised weakness. But Scarlett's sobs got to him, twisted into his heart like he had been stabbed, and punched a hole







