เข้าสู่ระบบScarlett I woke up very early in the morning.For some reason, I could not sleep peacefully.My mind kept returning to Dominic.He had told me the previous day that he would come to Moonlight Pack, but he never showed up. Instead, he called and told me that something had come up and he needed to handle it.He had not told me what it was.I knew Dominic well enough to understand that when he said he needed to handle something, it usually meant that it was serious.But what worried me was the way he had sounded on the phone.He had not sounded like himself.I had asked him what was wrong, but he had only promised to tell me everything later.I trusted him, but I could not stop worrying.That was why I decided to visit him before going to work.I got out of bed and walked into the bathroom.After taking a quick shower, I returned to my room and dressed in a simple but elegant outfit. I wanted to look presentable, but I was not dressing up for anyone.I was going to see my husband.After
Dominic I got into my car and immediately ordered the driver to follow the investigator's location."Drive as fast as you can.""Yes, Alpha."The car sped away from the estate.I sat in the back seat, staring out of the window while my mind raced.The man who had helped Annabelle return to Ashwood was connected to the river incident.That could not be a coincidence.For years, I had believed that the truth about my first mate's death had disappeared with her.Now, someone connected to that night had suddenly resurfaced.I pulled out my phone and called the investigator again."Give me an update.""We are following him, Alpha.""Where is he?""He is heading toward the old eastern district." "Why would he go there?" My eyes narrowed."I do not know yet.""Keep your distance. I do not want him to realize he is being followed.""Understood."I ended the call.The old eastern district had been abandoned years ago.Most of the buildings there were empty, and very few people went there any
Dominic I reached for my phone and stared at the screen for a few seconds.I needed answers.I could not ignore Annabelle's return any longer.Too many strange things had been happening around me, and my instincts were telling me that her sudden return was not a coincidence.I dialed a number I rarely used.The call connected after a few rings."Yes, Alpha," a deep voice answered."I need you to investigate someone for me.""Who, Alpha?""Annabelle."There was a brief silence.I knew he understood exactly who I was talking about."I want everything," I continued. "I want to know where she has been since she left Ashwood. I want to know where she lived, who she associated with, who she communicated with, and who helped her return to the pack.""Understood, Alpha.""And find out where she has been staying since she returned.""Yes, Alpha.""Do not let her know that I am investigating her.""She will never know."I ended the call and placed my phone on the desk.I leaned back in my chai
DominicI watched Scarlett carefully after she asked me that question."Was there ever a woman in your life?"The question kept replaying in my mind.I knew I had given her no reason to doubt me. Since the day we became mates, I had been completely faithful to her. I had never hidden another woman from her, nor had I done anything that should make her question my loyalty.Yet the way she had asked me told me there was more to it.Something had happened.I could feel it. But I decided not to pressure her.If Scarlett wanted to tell me, she would.I trusted her enough to give her the time she needed.After breakfast, I kissed her forehead and left for work.My schedule was packed with meetings. I had several matters concerning Ashwood Pack that needed my attention, and a group of foreign investors was also arriving that afternoon.I spent most of the day moving from one meeting to another.By the time my final meeting ended, I was exhausted.I returned to my office expecting to find it
Scarlett I forced myself to look away from Killian, although I could still feel his eyes following me from across the restaurant.I hated that he could still make me uncomfortable with nothing more than a stare.Why was he here?What did he want?And why was he looking at me like that?I refused to let him ruin my mood.I had worked too hard to build my life again, and I would not allow Killian to drag me back into the darkness I had escaped.Just as I was about to averted my gaze when Killian stood up.He adjusted his jacket and looked directly at me.Then he slowly moved his lips.I could not hear him from where I was standing, but I understood what he said.I am watching you.My heart tightened.He lifted one hand and deliberately pointed two fingers toward his eyes before pointing them toward me.He was making it clear.He was watching me.I stared at him in disbelief.I stood there frozen.Before I could move or say anything, he turned around and walked away."Alpha Scarlett?"A
Scarlett I stared at the lifeless body in front of me for several seconds, unable to believe what had just happened.Once again, the truth had slipped through my fingers.Someone had been watching us.Someone had followed us all the way to that abandoned village and waited for the perfect moment to silence the only person who could have revealed the truth.I slowly stood up."Search everywhere," I ordered.My guards immediately spread out, searching the surrounding houses and the nearby forest, but there was no sign of the attacker.Usher eventually returned, his expression grim."Alpha, there is no one here. Whoever fired the shot must have escaped before we could reach them."I clenched my fists."Take the body back to the palace. I want a complete examination done. I want to know exactly what kind of weapon was used and whether there is anything on his body that can help us identify the person who killed him.""Yes, Alpha."I looked toward the darkness surrounding the village.Thi
Scarlett's POV I stood beside my father's body until the doctors came to prepare him. Then I stepped outside, leaned against the cold corridor wall, closed my eyes, and gave myself exactly sixty seconds to fall apart. Sixty seconds. That was all I could afford. When I opened my eyes again, Ushe
Scarlett’s POV I returned to my room slowly, closing the door behind me. For a moment, I just stood there quietly. Then I walked to the bed and sat down, my fingers tightening around my phone. Then I opened the photo Usher had sent. I stared at it for a long time. In my previous life, I always
Scarlett’s POV When I opened my eyes again, the first thing that hit me was the light. It was too bright. I squinted my eyes, raising my hand to block the sunlight pouring through the window. My heart was beating fast, but… not in pain. I froze. No pain? Slowly, I sat up. My breathing was ste
Scarlett’s POV I groan softly, a sharp pain tearing through my chest as I struggle to breathe. Each inhale feels like I’m drowning, like something is crushing my lungs from the inside. I can feel it. Goddess, I’m dying. The realization settles heavily in my chest, colder than the pain itself. Bu







