All Chapters of Alpha’s Forbidden Temptation: Chapter 221 - Chapter 230

Dante’s POVScarlet and Amy were fast asleep in my bed, their soft breathing the only sound in the dim room. I sat alone in the study, the air filled with the weight of my thoughts. My mind hadn’t stopped racing since the accident.I picked up my phone and dialed a number.“Hi, Vespara. Are you sleeping?” I asked quietly, keeping my voice low so I wouldn’t wake the two most precious people in the house.“Oh, no, Alpha,” Vespara replied, her voice alert. “I was going over the settlement cases for the new pack members. Is everything alright? Ace mentioned Scarlet and Amy wouldn’t make it tonight.”“They were on their way to your place,” I began. “Near the blind curve... they had a small accident. Nothing grave, thankfully. They’re both home now and sleeping. Scarlet’s a bit shaken, and Amy doesn’t remember much.”“Goddess,” she whispered, her tone immediately serious. “I’ll visit them in the morning.”“Actually, Ves,” I said, leaning forward in my chair, “Ace believes it wasn’t an accid

Ace walked over to Scarlet and took the seat next to her. She was gently smoothing out the creases in Amy’s dress, creases the little girl had earned from her wild antics earlier. Scarlet’s hands moved automatically, her eyes on Amy, but her attention shifted the moment she sensed Ace’s unease.“Yeah? What’s up?” she asked casually, not yet noticing the tension in his posture.Ace leaned in slightly, keeping his voice low. “Did you notice an old couple here?”Scarlet looked up, her brow furrowing. “What happened? Did they give you a dirty look or something?”He shook his head, but his voice carried something deeper. “No… It was strange. I went to the restroom earlier. This old man was there, just… staring at me. He didn’t say anything, just watched me for a while. I thought he might be a threat or something, but then he walked away.”Scarlet paused, now fully attentive. “That is weird.”“It gets stranger,” Ace continued. “When I came out, I saw him talking to an older woman, probably

Scarlet’s POV“Did the Sapphires cause trouble for you?” Vespara asked, settling beside me on the oversized couch. The ceremony had ended, the chaos finally behind us. Ace and Dante were still occupied in the council chambers, meeting with elders and state officials which was one of Ace’s new responsibilities as the Alpha’s heir.Meanwhile, the children were tucked in bed, fast asleep after the long day, and here we were, just two exhausted women, finally in our pajamas, nursing a well-earned glass of wine in the quiet warmth of the sitting room.“They didn’t say anything outright,” I replied, leaning my head back on the cushion. “But oh, those looks. I swear I could feel the daggers flying across the room. I get it though… I do. Their daughter was Dante’s mate. They’re probably still mourning her. And then there is me so much younger, taking the place they probably think should have belonged solely to Marielle. I must be a walking insult to them.”Vespara snorted, nearly spilling her

Scarlet’s POVAmy and I strolled through the mall, her tiny hand clutched tightly in mine. We had gone from store to store but hadn’t found the one. Then we stumbled upon a quaint boutique tucked in a quiet corner of the mall. It wasn’t high-end or flashy, but something about it called to me.“Shall we try here, baby?” I asked Amy, who nodded eagerly, her eyes catching on the grand piano in the corner. Her excitement lit up the room.We stepped in and were immediately greeted with wide eyes.“L… Luna Scarlet?” the boutique owner gasped, then quickly composed herself. “Welcome! Please, come in, Luna, Miss Lockwood.”She seated us with practised grace. “What are you looking for, Luna?”“My best friend is hosting a gender reveal party. I need a dress for myself and for Amy, matching ones. Also, a similar of Amy’s dress for her sister, Nora. She is one size up.”The owner’s face lit up. “I know just the thing.”She returned with a long, glowing white dress that shimmered softly under the

The gender reveal party was held at Vespara’s house. It was a small, intimate gathering as only close friends were invited. Everyone stood around, chatting and smiling, waiting for the big moment.Finally, the balloons popped, and a cloud of pink confetti flew into the air.“It’s a girl!” someone shouted.Dante and Scarlet looked at each other, their eyes filling with tears. Without saying a word, they wrapped their arms around each other, holding tight.To be honest, they hadn’t been hoping for a boy or a girl. They just wanted a healthy baby. But now, knowing it was a girl, everything felt more real. They could picture their little girl, finally, their dreams had a face.“I’m so excited,” Dante said, grinning from ear to ear. “We can finally start working on the nursery!”Scarlet laughed. “Amy’s old clothes, the cute ones she never wore more than once, I can finally see them on our baby again! Some outfits were just too special to give away. And now,” she added with a playful smile,