Scarlett left class that afternoon and made her way to her car. In class, she had hardly even been paying attention. Her mind jumped at the thought that someone was watching her and that she would also need to invite her mother to join her tomorrow at school. This would not have been an issue if Edward had still been alive. She wouldn't even get judged the way October would judge her."Let's go. We are going to be late." Scarlett said.As she hurried to Scarlett, Cornelia gave herself a small head scratch. "Where exactly did you say we are going again?""The telephone store." She turned her head in the direction of the school's entrance, but Avery was still inside. She gave Cornelia a second glance. "Where is Avery?""She said she wouldn't come along with us.""Why?""She is still kind of mad at you for what happened this morning."Scarlett rolled her eyes. "She's going too far with this," She opened the door to her car and got in. "You should sit next to me today. If she doesn't want

Once Scarlett was out of sight, October turned to face Augusta. She had her hands clasped across her chest. "Why are you here?"Augusta looked up at October before setting the juice glass back on the tray. "To see my niece.""Jokes." October scoffed. "Why exactly are you here?"Legs crossed, Augusta sat back in the chair. With a smirk. "You know me too well." She leaned forward. Hands were placed on both legs after they had been released. "I came for revenge.""Revenge? What revenge? Edward's death was an accident. I told your father that on the day of his funeral."Augusta started to chuckle. "And do you think I believed all that? I have men in this area, October. I learned what had happened to Edward and how he had been discovered after going missing for a while. He had claw marks on him, and his heart was missing." She continued to chuckle while shaking her head before becoming solemn. She set about scowling. "We all know who is capable of doing that.""I don't understand what you'

For breakfast that morning, Simon had invited Mace. The last time they spoke was before Simon went to his emergency meeting. Mace continued to steal glances at Simon as he chewed his food. Simon's focus was elsewhere and not on his meal. He gave the table a light tap to startle Simon out of his reverie. "What on earth is making you think like that? I'll bet it has nothing to do with your work as an alpha.Simon chewed his food thoroughly before setting his spoon down on his plate. The good news is that he had sent Adolpha to visit Uncle Viggo that morning. He sighed. "No. It's not about the pack's work but about something else. For the past four days, I've been hearing these words over and over in my head. My chest also hurts. As if I were somehow rejected."Mace sighed. He already knows the truth about what happened. "So you met her again?""Who?" Simon raised his head at him."The person who is making you feel this way."Simon let out a small groan. He didn't want to admit it, but M

October wondered what her father-in-law wanted to discuss. She had seen Principal Peggy's call enter her phone but immediately cut it as she drove into the building. Scarlett would hate her more. She hated the fact that she had to disappoint her daughter over and over again.As October's eyes turned to the house in front of her, she sighed. Since there were so many cars parked side by side, she correctly assumed that she wasn't the only person her father-in-law had called. She became curious as to why he would want to meet her. Since she left the job, he hasn't even shown any warmth toward her. She was fully aware of his hatred for her.She once more fixed her gaze on the house as she exited the vehicle. It has been 23 years since she last wore heels. The moment she found out that she was pregnant with Isabella. As she approached the house, she walked so assuredly in her 9-inch heels. She felt completely transformed, ready to never take crap from the family again.One lesson she took

Only the pure are allowed to serve the holy water. No matter how hard they try, no one will be able to approach that water unless they are pure or chosen. The wall enclosing the holy water can be broken by true love or tears shed in genuine devotion for someone you love.Phillip was one of the chosen ones. His father had given the post to him when he assumed control of the association. He had performed a ritual and used the same water to cleanse his soul before accepting the position.However, October, a Christian, refused to accept them the moment Edward brought them up to her. She nevertheless chose to respect his family's beliefs because she loved him. Now that she has to defend her children, she returns to her previous belief that holy water has the power to save lives.Back in the hall, October made her way without shoes. She had her hair pulled back into a bun and was dressed in all white. She walked over to Phillip and went to her knees. The ritual she performed when she was 18