Chapter 19 : Sever the Bond ( Scarlets POV ) Victona followed me onto the terrace . I could feel the force of her presence before she spoke a charged energy in the air . She wasnt just angry . She was desperate . It was rare to see her lose composure , but today her calm demeanor cracked . Scarlett , she called out , her voice smooth but strained . I turned slowly crossing ng my arms in front of me as I leaned against the marble railing . She approached her strides long and calculated as always But her eyes gave her away . They werent cool and composed . Not this time You need to reconsider this decision she said firmly . Her words camed authority , but there was a tremor beneath them . She was grasping for control . I raised an eyebrow . Reconsider what , Victoria ? She stopped a few feet away , her sharp gaze fixed on me . Breaking the bond . You know what this means . You wont just be hurting Alexander . Youll be destabilizing everything weve worked for . The alliances , the peace among the packs everything hangs by a thread I let out a short laugh , shaking my head before meeting her gaze . Everything youve worked for , you mean . Did you expect me to sacrifice my dignity for your son ? After everything hes done ? Her lips pressed into a thin line . This is bigger than Alexanders mistakes . Without him without this alliance youll be alone , Scarlett . Her voice softened , taking a motherly tone . The Winters Pack clearly favors Grace . Theyre isolating you . Youll have no power to stand against them . I straightened , my emerald eyes locking onto hers . My voice was steady when I spoke . 1 dont need Alexanders protection . Or yours . The only thin Ive needed is respect , and your son certainly hasnt given me that . Victorias composure sipped further . You dont understand . You think this is about pride ? Scarlett , you and Alexander together the symbolism alone- Pride ? I cut her off , my voice sharp . This isnt pride , Victoria This is about loyalty Respect . Things your son doesnt even know the meaning of Maybe I was naive to think he could grow into the role of a mate , but I wont make the mistake of waiting for him to prove me right Victorias jaw tightened . Her hands , usually so steady , trembled slightly as she clasped them in front of her . You keep holding Grace against him the situation was complicated- Complicated ? I laughed bitterly . Oh , no , its simple . Your son has spent months running to Grace Publicly Over and over again . Every time he stood by her , he betrayed me . And you expect me to ignore all of that ? To pretend hes still worthy of being my mate ? You dont understand the pressure Alexander is under ! Victoria shot back , her tone rising . Her composure was gone now . Do you think this is easy for him ? The Council , the pack = Do not ask me to pity him , I snapped , my emerald eyes blazing . 1 have stood in the face of your packs whispers . I endured their mocking stares while your son cowered behind Grace . I will not pity Alexander Amber Victoria took a step closer , her tone softening again . She was trying another tactic now can see that youre angry . And you have every night to be Scarlett , youre not wrong about Alexander . Hes made mistakes I wont make excuses for them . But this isnt just about him its about what youll lose if you give up this bond but y And what am I supposed to gain by keeping it ? I said coldly . Influence . Protection , she replied smoothly . Her voice lowered , almost pleading . You may think youre strong enough to fight alone , Scarlett t youre not . The Winters Pack is making it clear Grace is their priority Without Alexanders alliance , without my support , you will be an outsider Alone . Something flickered in my chest , but it wasnt doubt it was rage . I stepped closer , my voice calm but dripping with venom . You think Im afraid of standing alone ? That I cant survive without Alexander ? My lips curled into a humorless smile . Let me make this cleat Victoria , I would rather stand completely alone than stay tethered to a man who has proved time and again that I do not matter to him . For a moment , she said nothing . A terse silence settled between us . Then , she took a deep breath and folded her hands in front of her . Her steadiness returned , but I could see the cracks beneath her calm . but I co while he tried again carehilly Team has be dhered my head wasowing aw eyes . Yes Victoria wald quickly sensing an opportually I can send her away even to Europe hell will receive treatment , but she wont be a problem ace anymore wont have to see h top cat My word thevagh hers like a blade Vouhe asking me to trust that youll make her disappear ? When Alexander will always hold that bond manter where she goes ? No ? I shook my head fonly The second to her . Not ever Victonas mask of composure broke completely this time Her shouhlern tensed , and she looked away briefly as if trying to regain content of her notions When she tuned back to me , het voter was sharp again . Yude making a mistake , ficarlett . Your pride is clouding your judgment . Isaid nothing instead , I reached for the ceremonial chokes mound my neck the one shell gleefully fastened earlier . The siber felt cool in my hands . Victos eyes widened . What are you doing ? Wabout a word , I placed the choker in her hands . Its moonstone centerpiece gleamed in the sunlight , a glaring reminder of everything she demanded This I said , gesturing to the choker , is a symbol of loyalty . Of faith . But it means nothing to me now . Take it back . Scarlett , you dont understand understand perfectly My voler was steady , yielding . I understand that your non has no loyalty to me . That I was only ever a pawn in this game Well fed yourself another pawn Victoria . Because I am done . I turned on ing heel and walked away . Behind me , I heard her sharp take of breath and the faint clink of the choker as she gripped it tightly But i didnt stop . As i descended the mansion steps . I heard her voice rise behind me , sharp and commanding , investigate Graces condition fully , she barked to her Dela . 1 want every detail . No more excuses . I smirked . It seemed even Victoria was starting to question the truth behind Graces so called illness . The courtyard was expansive , in perfect stone pathways and manicured gardens stretching toward the shadowed borders ahead. I reached the middle of it when I felt the heavy weight of another presence . His voice echoed across the courtyard before I sow him . Alexander stepped from the shadows , his amber eyes glowing faintly . His imposing frame blocked my path , everything about him radiating dominance except to me . His woll Masons energy pushed against the space between us , but Cora stood strong within me , refusing to back down , Youre still here ? I drawled , eg an eyebrow You cant just walk away from this , he said , his voice tiglit with frustration , Itilted my head . Watch me For a moment , he didnt say anything . His gaze searched mine as though he thought he could intimidate me into breaking But I didnt flinch Finally , he straightened his posture, his tone alifting into something colder . Jason will escort you back to your home , he ordered . I snorted , shaking my head . Escort me ? Are you serious right now ? You will not wander territories alone , he said firmly , his Alpha authority creeping into his voice I laughed butterly , the sound cutting through the tension . You think you can command me ? Thats rich Youre my intended mate , he snapped , he amber eyes glowing brighter with frustration . Youre my responsibility ou left me alone to face your packs I cut him off , my voice rising with a anger , Responsibility ? When has protecting me ever been your priority ? When you whispering wolves ? Or perhaps when you abandoned me to stand at Graces bedside instead } His entire frame stiffened . For a moment , his gaze softened like he might argue , but I didnt let him . Chapter 19 Sever the Bond 1 dont need your Beta . I dont need you or your ridiculous notions of duty . My voice was firm , finall 1 said Jason will take yo you home His tone deepened , suggesting this was an order , not a request . And I I said no , I growled back , my emerald eyes gleaming as Coras power rose to meet Masons challenge . 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