Chapter 10 : Confrontations and Regrets Chapter 10 : Confrontations and Regrets ( Scarletts POV ) Emmas brow furrowed as she leaned forward , her glass of amber liquid untouched in her hand . Scarlett , theres something I need your help with she said her voice low but firm . I raised an eyebrow at her serious tone . What is it ? I asked , setting my glass down and giving her my full attention Emma hesitated for a moment , her eyes flickering with worry . She sighed and then spoke its Timothy , my cousin She bit her lip , looking uncertain Hes in a really bad way . Go on I prompted gently , though my wolf , Cora , already stirred with interest . Something about Emmas tone made me uneasy . Timothys an omega in the Chase Pack Emma explained , her hands wrapping around her glass tightly . Three months ago , he got into some kind of fight with rogues , and they … they cursed him . I stiffened at that . Curses werent things to take lightly : Emma swallowed hard and continued . He cant shift properly anymore . Its like his body gets stuck halfway through , and the pain is unbearable . He even passed out during a training session last week . She looked at me with pleading eyes . I wouldnt ask ask if it wasnt serious , Scarlett . I think youre the only person who can really assess whats wrong with him I leaned back in my seat , tapping my finger against the edge of the glass as I thought . A curse affecting shifting ? Thats rare . Even advanced healers dont encounter that kind of thing often . Its more than rare . Its a nightmare , Emma said urgently . One of the healers suggested some herbs , but nothing worked . Now Ive heard whispers about a potion from the Stone Pack . Apparently , theyve developed something new . I frowned at that , You want to try a potion for this ? hesitated , my natural instincts warning against such quick fixes . Those things can have side effects , Emma . They dont always work the way you want them to . Emmas expression softened , but her voice stayed firm . 1 know how you feel about these shortcuts , Scarlett , I get it . But Timothy doesnt have much time . Every failed shift takes more out of him . Hes losing strength fast . Please , just come with me to see what the Stone Pack healer has to say Her earnestness gave me pause . Despite my per personal reservations , I couldnt turn away from someone who was clearly suffering Alright , I said after a long moment . Tll go with you . But dont get your hopes up until we know all the details . Emmas face lit up with relief . Thank you , she said , her voice breaking slightly . Seriously , Scarlett , thank you . This means everything to me . Text me the details , I said as I stood , grabbing my coat Well leave first thing tomorrow . Emma nodded enthusiastically , already pulling out her phone to send me the information . After parting ways with Emma , I drove home in relative silence . But the moment unlocked my front door , every muscle in my body went rigid . My living room was a disaster . Herbs were scattered across the couch , glass potion bottles were smashed on the floor , and the sharp scent of spilled oils lingered in the air . My wooden coffee table was flipped on its side , and one of my bookshelves had been rilled through , books left in disarray I stepped inside cautiously , my emerald eyes scanning every corner of the room . Whoever had broken in had searched quickly and carelessly Dut they wouldnt find anything important here . All my critical research and rare supplies were locked away securely elsewhere . I crouched down , brushing my fingers over the shards of glass on the floor . The lingering earthy aroma told me they had spilled a bottle of wolfstiane extract . My lips curled into a cold smile . Amateur This wasnt a random break in . Someone was trying to send a message . I let out a low chuckle , standing up and brushing my hands off . Pathetic , I muttered under my breath . 2/3 Chapter 10 Capfrontations and Regrets I let out a low chuckle , standing up and brushing my hands off . Pathetic . I muttered under my breath Then I felt it a subtle but familiar pressure against my mind . Marcus Winters beta was trying to establish a link through the pack connection . Without hesitation , I blocked him .. Seconds later , a stronger , more forceful presence smashed against my shields . Marcus himself . His Alpha command radiated power , insistent and heavy like a battering ram against my mental barriers . I didnt falter . My shields held steady , and I strengthened them further , refusing him entry The air around me grew tense as the p pressure from his energy lingered . But I knew he couldnt break through . No one could force something from me I wasnt willing to give . Once the relentless battering stopped , I exhaled slowly , leaning back against the wall , My defiance would likely enrage Marcus further , but I didnt care . Hed already taken enough from me . ( Marcuss POV ) I paced the length of my office , my hands clasped behind my back as frustration churned inside me . The dim lighting of the room cast long shadows across the polished floors , but they did little to calm my rising anger . Shes blocking me , I growled , glaring at the far wall . Sarah , did you hear me ? Shes actively blocking her Alpha . Marah sat elegantly in the leather chair across from my desk . But the tightness in her posture betrayed her uncase . She held a teacup in her hands . though I doubted shed taken more than a single sip Yes , Marcus , she said with forced calm . I understand the severity of the situation . But we knew Scarletts attitude would be difficult to manage . I turned sharply, slamming my hands down on the desk in front of her . The sound echoed through the room like a gunshot Difficult to manage ?? I demanded , my voice low and dangerous . Sarah , shes our daughter . The daughter we need to secure this political marriage . And shes slipping further from our grasp every second . Sarah flinched slightly but held her composure . If you think I havent been trying to resolve this , youre mistaken she snapped . Do you think I enjoy this chaos ? The pack is falling apart with all the gossip surrounding Grace and Alexander Yes , Grace ! | barked , cutting her off . Do you even understand how much damage that girl has caused ? She and Alexander were seen together yet again , this time at the healing den . In an intimate moment , no less ! Sarah paled visibly , her fingers tightening around her teacup . Thats an exaggeration , she said weakly . Alexander was only comforting her- Comforting her ? I laughed bitterly . And how do you explain their repeated rendezvous becoming the talk of the entire pack ? Do you think this will make Scarlett more inclined to play along with our plans ? This public display of favoritism is a slap in her face . Grace is ill Sarah defended , though her voice lacked conviction . She needs support . My instincts as a mother- Shes not our daughter ! The words exploded from me , silencing her abruptly Sarahs lips pressed into a thin line , but her eyes glistened with unshed tears . I wasnt finished . No matter how much youve grown attached to Grace , shes not Scarlett . She never has been . Scarlett is the one with the ties , the connections , and the bloodline necessary to secure this alliance . We cant afford to lose her over your .. , misplaced sentimentality * You think I dont know that ? Sarah whispered , her voice breaking slightly I softened , just barely . The anger in my chest shifted to something closer to regret . We failed her I admitted quietly , my tone losing its sharp edge . During her childhood , we were absent when she needed us . That fature rests on both of us . Sarahs shoulders slumped , the teacup trembling slightly in her hands . This situation , I continued , straightening as I regained my resolve , is spiraling out of control . And I wont stand by while we lose everything . Im going to her house Sarah perked up slightly , her eyes widening . Til come with you , she offered quickly . I shook my head curtly . Youll only make things worse 2/3 Chapter 10 Confrontations and Regrets Sarah perked up slightly , her eyes widening . Till come with you , she offered quickly . I shook my head curtly . Youll only make things worse . Her gaze sharpened . Her attitude- Her attitude , I interrupted , my voice cold , is the result of years of neglect and dismissal . And you didnt help matters by revoking her pack privileges . That was a petty move , Sarah . Her eyes filled with indignation , but she said nothing as I continued . 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