Semua Bab Get Back The Abandoned Luna: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Scarlett's POVThe silence stretched for nearly ten seconds.The pack elders present exchanged glances, none daring to speak first.I knew what they were calculating—nearly half the people in this ballroom were Winter Wolf veterans, those who had fought alongside my father for years and watched me grow up.No one dared to choose sides before they'd figured out where they stood.Alexander understood this better than anyone, which is why he could only lower his voice:"Scarlett! Do you know what you're saying? Faye came back alone with nowhere to go. If you make her leave, where can she go? She's someone I grew up with—""Really? I thought you'd forgotten about the past," I interrupted him. "Grew up together, and then she decided you weren't good enough for her and walked away without a backward glance."I slowly turned toward Faye, who stood behind Alexander, her emerald eyes fixed on me.For the first time, that carefully maintained innocent expression showed a visible crack."You were

Scarlett's POVThe next morning, I appeared at the office right on time.Professional attire, hair meticulously groomed, deeply suppressing everything that had happened in the ballroom last night.I sat down and opened my work files, acting as if nothing had ever occurred.But even though I had prepared completely, I never anticipated that Alexander would bring Faye to work.Faye wore a cream-colored loose blouse, following closely behind Alexander with a timid, delicate demeanor.Her eyes were half-lowered, her slender hand gently caressing her abdomen.Alexander walked ahead, carefully protecting her. Employees in the hallway stopped their work, their gazes following them closely as they whispered among themselves.Nothing more than the same tired phrases from last night repeated over and over. I didn't even spare them a glance, walking directly to my office."Coby, pull up last quarter's financial reports. I need to carefully re-examine the procurement data."Coby understood immedia

Scarlett's POVWith powerful assistance secured, those financial reports had become utterly boring.I put them away, changed into training clothes, and headed to the training grounds. It really was time to practice my swordsmanship.Of course, it absolutely wasn't because Lucien said he would check my sword skills, but because I urgently needed to move, needed to use intense physical activity to completely clear away all the chaotic thoughts tangled in my mind.The afternoon sun on the training grounds was particularly scorching, its intense light clearly illuminating the stark opposing factions on either side—the area occupied by my father's old subordinates, where the training equipment showed obvious severe wear, with several important apparatus having rusted metal chains; while on the side controlled by Alexander's trusted allies, a complete set of brand-new premium archery equipment sat quietly in the corner, covered with dust cloths, clearly never actually used by anyone.I walke

Scarlett's POVSix days later.On the eve of Lucien's impending visit, Ruby had practically turned my entire wardrobe upside down."This is the one." She excitedly held up a deep red plunging V-neck gown, her eyes sparkling as if she were holding some priceless treasure. "Every man will be unable to stop staring at you, including your wavering Alpha husband.""Ruby," I wearily pressed my temples, "I'm not going to seduce anyone.""You're going to conduct important negotiations with a top-tier Alpha backed by the entire powerful Nightshade Pack," she insisted stubbornly. "This isn't called vulgar seduction—this is called brilliant strategic tactics. Women need to learn to use their advantages."I didn't continue arguing with her, carefully scanning the other garments beside that deep red dress, finally stopping at a sapphire blue sleeveless high-neck business dress—clean, sharp tailoring, a collar that closed straight and serious, a waistline precisely cut to perfection. The overall imp

Scarlett's POVThe lighting in the banquet hall was as brilliant as during the last gathering—champagne and fine wine, melodious strings, and an elaborately arranged gorgeous stage backdrop.According to traditional etiquette, the opening dance should be initiated by Alexander inviting me to dance.I accepted the invitation, following him to the center of the spacious dance floor.His hand settled on my slender waist with considerably more force than normal."Do you know what you're doing right now," he leaned down, lowering his voice to ensure only I could hear. "Lucien is absolutely not someone you can casually win over and use. Don't perform this act too dramatically.""I stopped harboring unrealistic expectations about anyone long ago," I moved my steps to the elegant rhythm, maintaining that unsettlingly calm expression, "including you, of course."His jaw visibly tightened, but he didn't voice any rebuttal.Just then, the music suddenly switched tempo.Lucien strode over, placing