**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 buried, you know that” One of the elders blurted out, his eyes fixed on me. I kept quiet for a while, holding the tears that were threatening to fall, but I wasn't ready to show them my weak side, an Alpha is not expected to be weak. A weak Alpha can't rule the people, one of the rules of this Park.
“I know that, you don't need to remind me about it” I stated, trying to be polite by my words, I didn't say any other thing, waiting for them to drop the bombshell. I don't understand why they are beating around the bush.
“I apologize for reminding you about your parent's death, we know you haven't gotten over it, even at that we couldn't wait any longer” Atlas Father, The Beta explained not wanting to get me angry, But trying to make me understand their point.
“It is fine, I understand, you can go straight to the point and stop beating around the bush please” I dictated curiously, I was unable to wait any longer, I have a lot to take care of after now.
“I believe You've started feeling the mate connection, you know your mate now?” One of the Elders hesitated before dropping the bombshell. This was the exact thing they said two years back After my parents died, and I foolishly showed them Luke, I won't make those same mistakes anymore.
“Not yet, I don't have a mate yet.” I replied abruptly, I had no option than to lie, can't be fooled twice.
“What! " The Elders exclaimed, staring at themselves dramatically, I smirked inwardly, just waiting for the damn meeting to be over.
“Yes, I can take care of the park myself, I don't need a mate” I blurted out without realizing what I just said, but I didn't mind.
Their eyes widened, and their mouths opened. They were astonished, I scoffed at the drama they were displaying in front of me.
“It is impossible” My Beta provoked ruffling his head obviously, He is frustrated not knowing what to say or do.
“My park, My choice. I don't need an Alpha and that is final, No one should question my Authority. Thanks for your time. “ I verbalized and walked out on them. I know I was rude, but I can't let them mislead me twice. They murmured between themselves, I smirked and headed to Anabel's room. I need to play the game unnoticed. I don't need to distance myself from her, if I do so, she is going to suspect me.
She started staying with me after her parent's death. My parents took her in, and she became my best friend and sister. She paid me back with evil, The game just begins. I stood in front of her door, listening to the moans coming out from the room. The room is soundproof, but with my powers, I can hear the moans.
“Cousins having s** huh?” I muttered holding the door knob, I can use my powers and open it, but I don't need to rush things. I knocked on the door repeatedly. I was about to leave, not until I heard Annabel's voice.
“Who is that mother f****r” She screamed, and I laughed silently. She is really enjoying the f**k from her cousin. This is hilarious, so I decided to play along.
“Scarlett, your best friend” I yelled, laughing slightly, can't wait for her reply.
“Shit, Luke you need to hide” I heard her muttering to Luke, she thought I am a fool, I imagined the scene in my head. Through the powers of the Moon goddess inserted in my body, I watched what was going on in the room.
She hid Luke in the bathroom and quickly dressed up, that was when she replied to me.
“I am coming Scarlett” She screamed to my hearing and I quickly snapped out of the scene, the door opened. Her face glued on me, I rolled my eyes secretly.
“You didn't tell me you were coming, I was busy going through some stuff, I apologize for yelling earlier, just mood swings.m, She lied allowing me to gain entrance to her room, I sat down on her bed. My eyes roamed around the room, The rumpled bed is now arranged, she is indeed wise but foolish.
“I just finished with the Elders and was angry” I uttered trying to start up a conversation, she groaned hidingly, but I saw it already.
“What message did they have for you?” She questioned acting like everything is alright.
I hugged her tight, a frown smuggled on my face.
“This is just a reminder for you to watch your back” I thought inwardly, still hugging her affectionately, confusing her the more.
“Why the hug?” She whispered in my ears, breaking the hug.
“The elders asked about my mate, They needed an Alpha to the throne” I replied pretending to be sad, tears streaming down my cheeks.
“Is that why you are crying, huh?” Annabel questioned, wiping my tears, She is perfect at acting.
“ 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
**Scarlett’s POV**Luke punched Atlas Angrily and grinned. Atlas couldn't take it, he gave Luke a heavy Punch which sent Luke to the ground, I almost burst out laughing, I held my laughter so as not to give Annabel's suspicious move.Daniel ran to them, trying to pull them apart from each other, but to no avail. Luke and Atlas kept on punching themselves, they were both bleeding. We tried to stop them, but they didn't stop. I signaled my guards, They stopped them from fighting.“Wow!, My bestie is a hot cake, Two boys fighting to win her heart” Shantel screamed amazed by the scene.“I was not fighting to get her or win her heart, I fought back because He punched me and I can't take it. I have a mate and I love her, Scarlett is just an ungrateful friend, excuse me” Atlas said, hissing loudly and walking out on us. I felt my heart tearing into pieces, I don't understand why I was hurt by his statement. His words reminisce in my head, I acted like I don't care because of my friends.“Wh
**Scarlett’s POV**I ran out of my room to check where the actual sound is coming from, I staggered at the scene that beholds me.“Scar… Lett I can explain” Annabel stuttered, She slapped Little Paula, I felt like destroying her face right now but decided to keep it all cool.“Explained what, you hit her? How dare you?” I vented in a raged state, trying so hard to act cool.“I am sorry Scarlett” She apologized, a fake one at that, She is pushing me to start torturing her, In as much as I Really want to deal with her, I won't let my anger destroy my plans yet.“You are......” I couldn't complete my statement when I heard a loud bang, this time louder. Nader and Kenji slapped Annabel. I smirked satisfied, what I was unable to do. Someone did it better.“Don't you ever in your life touch my little sister, I Repeat don't you ever” Nader Rage holding Annabel's neck, she yelped in pain trying to break free from his hands, it's mission impossible.“Nader calm down, let go of her” I intervene
**Scarlett’s POV**His beauty swept me off from where I was standing, He was looking different today. We always meet coincidentally. Now meeting in the mall, I quickly diverted my gaze from him comporting myself.“Atlas, let me be, why are you stalking? I have warned you countless times, ``You aren't my type, forget about you being my mate and let me be, you poor stricken thing” She fired, removing her hands from the dress she was dragging a few minutes ago. She is his mate, and she is treating him like a thrash, and he loves her so much, poor kid. He staggered from his spot, embarrassed by the number of people staring at him.“You can have the dress fool” She snapped pushing Lilian and was about storming out from the mall, I held her hands tightly, earning a wince from her.“You dare push my sister, are you insane. Talking to your mate rashly and treating him like dirt, That's not my business though but pushing my sister is out of league” I fired back at her and gave her a thunderous