All Chapters of Lethal Obsession: Bound To The Alpha's Curse: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Scarlett stood frozen behind Tabitha, her eyes pinned on the lifeless body dangling from the tree. Guilt hit her with a crashing wave. She should have told Dylan before he left. She knew something was wrong, but she had ignored it. Now it was too late. Tabitha's screams echoed in her ears, agonized screams which came from deep within her. On one side, Winona held little Gretchen as she cried hysterically, stretching out her arms to her dead mother. The sight was so heartbreaking that Scarlett didn't know when she started to cry. The other shifters just stood around the tree, mumbling amongst themselves. No one made a move to bring down the body. Someone touched her arm and she jumped, startled out of her wits. It was Jordan. He had a look of guilt on his face too. "I'm so sorry, Scarlett." He said softly. "I should have listened when you told me something was wrong. I just didn't expect..."He trailed off, looking towards the dead body again. Scarlett turned to the left and sp

A persistent ringing echoed in Scarlett's head as she stared at Tabitha and Gretchen's body. It seemed they had been dead for a while. Flies buzzed over the bodies, and around the filthy froth in their mouths. She staggered forward and dropped to her knees beside them, tears pooling in her eyes. With a shaky hand, she reached out to touch Tabitha's face. It felt cold, icy cold and stiff. She touched little Gretchen, and a wave of guilt hit her. She shouldn't have left them with Jordan. She should have brought them to the mansion herself. They would be alive if she had just stayed beside them. Now Tabitha would never turn eighteen. She would never find her mate. Her life had been cut off prematurely. "I'm so sorry, Tabi." She whispered as tears softly spilled down her cheeks. Behind her, Caleb stood frozen. He didn't expect Tabitha's death to hit him so hard, didn't realize that Scarlett was right all along. Now it was too late. He leaned down beside her and touched her arm. "S

"Touch her and die." Scarlett whirled around, her heart skipping a beat the moment her gaze met Dylan's. He stood at the door of the temple, leaning slightly against it while Caleb stood beside him. He looked pissed. His skin was pale, and spidery veins were latched around his eyelids, along with dark circles. The tips of his canines were visible, and as he walked further into the temple, they retracted. "Dylan," she whispered in relief. He walked up to her and slipped an arm around her waist. His eyes assessed her for a moment, then he brushed his thumb over her cheek. "You've been causing trouble in my absence, haven't you?" He teased. She laughed and shook her head. "I'm so glad you're back. A lot happened and... oh what am I saying? I should be more worried about you. Are you okay? You look ill." He smiled tiredly and caressed her hair. Then he slowly turned to the elders and a murderous expression took over his face. The five elders were astonished to see him back

Scarlett stormed into her bedroom in a fit of rage. She ripped the hairclip out of her hair and flung it at the wall. She had never been this angry at anyone. After everything, Dylan still didn't believe her. She had been counting on him, hoping he would at least take her side. Why wasn't she surprised? Of course he would believe his fellow shifters instead of his human wife whom he didn't want to marry in the first place. He came through the door then, his eyes searching the room until he found her. "Scarlett...""Don't talk to me." She moved away when he tried to hold her. "You've embarrassed me enough.""Embarrassed you?""I expected you to back me up, Dylan. We might not love each other, but I'm your wife. I told you what happened, and you just ruined everything. You were supposed to take my side.""It's not about taking sides." He yelled. "It is, to me. I'm trying to establish my authority in this pack, and you know how hard that is, since I'm a human. I needed you on my sid

Every coherent thought dissolved from Dylan's mind when he heard those words. He grasped the edge of her night dress and tugged at it, his fingers warm and insistent. "I promise, I'll be gentle." He murmured. He gently pulled off the night gown and tossed it aside. Then he took off his shirt, kicked his pants off and climbed back into the bed. He kissed her first, his lips merging with hers in a hot dance of desire. A little pressure from him coaxed her lips open and he slid his tongue into her mouth. She gasped at the sensation, her eyeballs rolling back, lids fluttering close. She moaned into his mouth when his tongue swirled erotically with hers. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, her hands tight around his back, nails raking over his skin. Her thighs clamped hard around his waist, her hips lifting up to rub against the hard bulge straining against his boxers. He pulled away and leaned his head against hers. "Patience, Scarlett, I'm trying really hard to go slowly.""I can't h