Scarlett’s POV
As soon as I uttered the words, I saw his eyes widen in shock… and something akin to regret as his beatings immediately came to a halt.
I also didn’t miss the angered look that suddenly fleeted across Annabel’s face before she quickly pushed him aside to stand right in front of me.
“So you think lying about a baby would get you out of here right?” She seethed with so much loathing, it made me shiver.
“I am not making this up Anna! I’m pregnant!” I choked out.
I could feel the wetness begin to form a puddle beneath me, and I knew they could smell the blood too but simply chose to ignore it.
“If you’re really pregnant, then there’s only one way to find out!” She snapped.
I was about to ask her what she meant by that when she suddenly knelt beside me and began tearing the piece of my fabric slowly away from my body.
“What’re you trying to do?!” I called out frightfully, but she ignored me, focusing almost all of her attention into cutting out the cloth, especially the ones around my midriff until my exposed stomach was in view.
“Baby..?” I heard Luke’s confused voice call out to her but she didn’t pay attention, and continued with what she was doing.
“BABY!” He growled again, and this time, she turned to stare angrily at him, with flared nostrils.
“What?!” She snapped.
“What’re you trying to do?”
“I’m trying to cut out the baby, to see it for myself!” She growled.
I wasn’t sure if it was the tone of voice she had used or the words she had uttered that suddenly filled me with a kind of fear that I had never felt before. I found myself shrinking away from her, and from her hands that were still clasped around my body.
“You do not have to do that!” Luke snarled.
“Oh yes I do!” She retaliated with equal fierceness. “I asked you to go to her! To be with her! I never asked you to sleep with her or get her pregnant!” She screeched.
“But no, you couldn’t stick to plans and decided that that stupid little member of yours needed to take part in all the fun!” She yelled, pointing a perfectly manicured finger at the bulge in his pants.
Her voice sounded foreign to me; even the sudden change in her behavior scared me.
“It happened! I never planned for it to!” He yelled at her. “Now just kill her off and stop trying to soil your hands in some stupid fetus blood.”
“Some stupid fetus blood?” She asked, cocking her eyebrows at him. “…or is that the stupid excuse you can come up with to hide the affection you feel towards her?”
She suddenly stood up, away from me to walk towards him, that is after she had successfully landed three heavy kicks to my midriff.
I could feel the hatred burning in her gaze, could see the way her body twitched in anger and even felt the tension that flowed from the steely stares they silently threw at each other.
The silence that followed soon after was too thick, so thick that it could literally be cut with a knife.
“I do not feel anything other than contempt towards her.” Luke said suddenly, and I could almost swear I heard my heart shattering into a million tiny pieces from his utterance.
“Really?” she asked, tilting her head.
“Yes, really.” He replied coolly.
“Prove it then… I no longer want to kill her, Luke. Kill her yourself.” She said slowly whilst pointing the knife in Luke’s direction.
I couldn’t believe them.
“Baby…” Luke started but she cut him off abruptly by raising her hands up to his face.
“Kill her… that’s the only way you can prove to me that you haven’t started catching feelings for her already.” She whispered.
I watched in open shock as he took the knife from her outstretched hands and began to slowly walk towards me.
I didn’t want to die yet!
My heartbeat accelerated as he stalked closer to me until he was only a few feet away from where I lay on the floor.
He suddenly knelt in front of me and I could almost swear I heard him say something along the lines of “I’m sorry.”
I wanted to ask him about what he was so sorry for before he raised the knife high up into the air and plummeted it right back down against my stomach with so much force, I heard it tearing into my skin, leaving sizzling noises in its wake.
He didn’t stop there though but continued stabbing at every part of my body, continuously until I could no longer move.
All I could see was black…
My eyes suddenly sprung open, and in shock I slapped my hands against my body desperately whilst expecting to feel the excruciating pains from the stab wounds but surprisingly, I felt nothing.
“What is happening?” I whispered, looking around the empty room I now lay in awe.
Even Annabel and Luke were nowhere to be found.
“Is anyone out there?!” I called into the darkness but only my voice echoed back at me, thus proving to me that I was alone.
“How did I get here?” I questioned myself again, but as usual no answer came forth.
From a distance, I could hear shuffling sounds of something moving; and when I turned to look in the direction of the noise, I was met with the most beautiful woman I had ever seen in my entire life.
She had long straight dark hair that ran down the length of her back to her waist and had a skin so creamy that it looked just as smooth as porcelain.
Her dark eyes glimmered in the light and was a stark contrast to her plump red lips and her dark hair.
One thing was quite strange about her though, she was sitting on...the moon?
“Hi?!” I called softly, looking up at her beautiful face; and as soon as she caught me staring, she smiled lovingly in my direction.
“Where am I?”
“You’re in the abstract point between life and death; and at this point you aren’t dead or alive yet until I pronounce you.” She replied, making me gasp in shock.
Her voice was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard in my life. It was so soft and that I closed my eyes, listening to it as though it was a beautiful melody.
I watched her sit quietly with her eyes closed for a while and was about to say something when I immediately remembered that I had been stabbed only a few minutes ago.
“I was stabbed…” I started.
“I know...” She replied curtly.
To my absolute amazement, when she got up to move towards me, she literally glided in the air, across the room until she stopped just a few inches away from me.
“What are you?” I asked in fear as I took a few steps away from her dainty frame which hovered over me intimidatingly.
“You really do not know who I am?” She questioned with a smile.
“No.” I deadpanned.
“Well child, it’s I Selene… the moon goddess, and I’m here to take you back.” She said, making me gasp.
“I do not want to go back.”
“Has it occurred to you that Annabel would finally have that thing she’s always wanted if you do not go back?”
I didn’t know exactly what it was that came over me, but the prospect of Annabel having my throne filled me with an inexplicable rage, I had no other option but to nod my head in agreement.
“I’m going back.” I rushed out, earning myself a small smile from her.
“Now come here, dear.” She said, whilst opening her arms wide in order for me to walk into her embrace.
I was skeptical at first, but I did.
“I give you this new chance to live, my child. Do with it whatever you want, for now you have the right to make choices between good and bad and an edge over every other mortal that would cross paths with you.” She said in a chant-like manner.
I immediately felt empowered, like some sort of strength had begun to manifest within me.
In shock, I looked up at her to see that she had a small smile across her face but was about to ask her why I suddenly felt so strong when she suddenly pushed me.
I fell… and into a deep dark hole.
Scarlett’s POV I jerked forward suddenly, making a whole lot of people sitting around me turn to stare at me with a look of both shock… and pity?Seemingly confused, I quickly looked around my surroundings to discover that I was at a funeral and that Annabel was sitting right beside me, with her hands firmly clasped in mine.The fucking bitch!I was about to forcefully pull my hands out of her grip when the ritualist’s voice rang through the crowd, quickly snapping me out of my reverie.“We are gathered here today to pay our solemn tributes to this lovely family, the family of Alpha and Luna Cardel Blackstone…” I quickly snapped my head in the ritualist’s direction, realizing that this was my parent’s funeral. But how’s this possible? My parents died two years ago!I quickly looked towards the pyre that had been created up front and discovered that a lot of my parents' pictures had been scattered on it, as a means of showing condolences.“We would be less than honest if we said that
Scarlett’s POV “Hey Alpha!” He teased, and I couldn't help but smile, regretting what I did to him two years ago, all for those two betrayals. “Hi Atlas” I muttered, still maintaining the smile flickered on my face. I admired his face for the first time ever. Luke did a lot by blinding my eyes from not seeing other men's beauty, but I am back again to Amend those silly mistakes. “Wow, you know my name?” He uttered in disbelief, biting his lips sexily. I quickly diverted my gaze from his lips and wondered why He is making me feel anomaly. “Who doesn't know Beta's son?” I blurted out, not realizing what I just said, but the bean has been spilled already. “Awwwn, don't know I am popular” He facepalmed shyly covering his face abruptly. “Oops, see you later Atlas” I murmured sadly, loving his company, but I need to check the park and put things in order. “So fast” Atlas muttered, His face dropped, it seems he doesn't want me to go but what can I do. “I have numerous things to do, R
**Scarlett’s POV** Immediately Annabel left my room obviously angry, and I didn't care, I headed straight to see the elders. I scratched my head thinking of what they have to convey, I hope it isn't what I am thinking, I kept on murmuring until I got to the Throne room, they were all seated. I breathed down nervously before going in. They were two thrones, I sat down on the second one which was my mom's throne, My Alpha will be the one to sit on my Dad's throne. I don't think I am ready for any relationship now, I will be the one to rule, I don't need any Alpha that would betray me in the future, My past life kept on ringing in my ears. The Elders bow slightly in honor, That's the rule as an Alpha or Luna of the park. For now, I am seen as the Alpha of the park, and they dare not disrespect me. If you do not obey any rules, you will be killed or thrown into the dungeon. I nodded my head after they bowed their heads, waiting for them to speak. “Your parents just got burie
“ I don't need a mate, I want to rule my park all by myself, but they won't let me be” I said, still pretending to be sad. She is already convinced by my acting. “I concur with them, you've already seen your mate, My cousin Luke is your mate, it is unclear to me why you are rejecting him. He loves you and the mate bond is drawing him closer to you, just give him a chance in your life. You can't control this Park all by yourself, you require Assistance. Try to understand my point Scarlett, I am your best friend, and you know I can't lie to you” She blabbed, I stared at her, felt like slapping her cause of the rubbish she just spilled out. This was how she fooled me with her sweet talk. I glared at her hatefully, though she couldn't notice it. If eyes could kill, I think she would be in the grave. “I don't feel anything for him, I am not even feeling the mate bond” I screamed in tears, My acting is so real, My wolf giggled happily. She gasped in shock, holding her mouth. “Are you not
**Scarlett’s POV** Through the scent no one needed to tell me who it was, I didn't waste time punching his face Angrily, not once but repeatedly. “Arggghhhh” Luke groaned as blood dripped from his face, I breathed down Angrily. “What are you doing here?” I questioned glaring at him angrily, felt like killing him right away, but I was keeping all in. “I came to stop you from hurting yourself and all I got was a punch, huh?” He said, wiping his face with his hands. “ I didn't ask you for help, just let me do my thing. Stay in your lane and don't cross mine” I yelled angrily hissing loudly, licking my blood. “ You are my mate and I can't let you hurt yourself like this” He replied stubbornly holding my hands protectively, I smirked and stared at his disgusting face. “You are not my mate, and you will never be my mate. Remove your filthy hands from mine Now!” I warned, glaring at him hatefully, He hesitated before removing his hands from mine. “You can continue Rejecting me, but I
He couldn't catch me quickly, we both fell on each other's body, His hands landed on my ass, My eyes widened in shock, I raised my face up to find out it was Atlas, our eyes were fixed on each other and I screamed. “Ahhhhhh” I stood up immediately dashing out from his sight, Shantel and Daniel caught up with me, holding their stomach laughing out loud. “Awwwn, I do watch this in movies how soulmates meet, either the female lead falls and the Male lead catches her, their eyes glued on each other. That was what happened now, Daniel, so......” “ This is love” Daniel completed, I glared at them and they both kept quiet. “You both caused this, My innocent butt” I groaned, worst I did him dirty just few minutes ago, I am dead. I thought, still glaring at these two stupid lovers. “Wait…, I thought you've seen your mate” Shantel changed the topic immediately, My mood changed immediately. “Which mate, Annabel's so-called cousin. I don't need any stupid mate anymore, I will rule this Park
**Scarlett’s POV**Next morning****I woke up tired and flabbergasted. The rowdiness of the mansion got to me, I wore my comfy flip-flop and went out of my room to see what was going on. I got to the kitchen, that was where the rowdiness was coming from.“What is going on here?” I questioned, folding my arms. Everyone kept quiet and bowed their hands down. They greeted me with their heads bowed.“We saw this letter on Ella's table (The Maid who was killed by Annabel and Luke), and she is nowhere to be found” one of the maids muttered, bowing her head down. I took the letter from her, glancing through it. “I am writing this letter to you, our Amicable Alpha, thanks for all you do. I would be gone by the time you read this letter. I am leaving this park to another park for something urgent, I apologize for not letting you know in person. Take care of yourself, Goodbye” Ella★ I was dumbstruck, My eyes couldn't leave the letter, something was off as I
**Scarlett’s POV**“You frightened me, Why are you here?” I groaned, I don't understand why we are always meeting coincidentally.“Just found myself here to clear my head” Atlas replied sitting down on the bare ground with me, I stylishly cleaned my tears before he sees it, Not ready to open up to anyone.“But you really want to talk to someone about your misery” My wolf said inside me.“Shut up” I snapped and acted like Nothing happened.“What is wrong with you, you behave strange. You are avoiding me and why are you crying” He muttered, holding my hands and keeping my head on his shoulders. My heart leapt. I couldn't remove my hands and head from his, I melted in his arms. He always made me feel comfortable, but I can't trust him yet.“Four questions in one, huh?” I uttered, biting my lips, resting my head properly on his arms. The sadness didn't leave me though, Tears were still dripping slowly from my eyes, I couldn't hold it.“Just let it out” He whispered softly in my ears sendi