Chapter 32 : Gifts and Confrontations ( Scarletts POV ) The early morning air was crisp and cool as the coastal breeze fluttered through my hair . Romans car glided smoothly along the winding road , Hunters sharp eyes on the rearview mirror . We were far from the city , the horizon opening up to endless waves of blue . I couldnt help but lean closer the window , drawn in by the scent of sea salt and the sound of crashing tides in the distance . Where are we going ? I asked , my voice a mixture of curiosity and hesitation . Roman , seated beside me , wasnt volunteering information beyond the occasional glance in my direction , as if gauging my reaction to every turn the car took . Hunter chuckled softly from the drivers seat . Patience , Little Wolf . Youll see soon enough , I narrowed my eyes at him through the rearview mirror but didnt press further . Roman remained silent , his gaze fixed ahead , except for the faint smirk tugging at the comer of his lips . That calm confidence of his never failed to intrigue and infuriate me in equal measure Finally , the car slowed as we approached towering iron gates . They swung open with a smoothness that hinted at careful maintenance , revealing a sprawling estate beyond . As we drove closer , a mansion with elegant gray stone walls and expansive windows came into view . My breath caught Roman stepped out first , circling around to open my door it was a small gesture , but it radiated intent . He extended his hand to me , his ice blue eyes glinting sharply . Come , Scarlett , he said , his tone so casual , yet commanding in a way only he could pull off . I took his hand reluctantly , eyes never leaving the breathtaking sight of the property before me . The mansion stood against the backdrop of the vast ocean , waves stretching infinitely under the faint glow of the pre dawn sky . It was beautiful . What is this place ? I managed to whisper , stepping forward as Romans hand remained firmly on the small of my back , guiding me . Hunter leaned against the car , watching us with an almost amused expression . You really dont remember ? he murmured , though the question was directed more at Roman than me Romans hand tightened slightly against my back , and he nodded toward the mansion . its yours . What ? My voice came out sharper than I intended , disbelief lacing the single word. Roman gestured toward the front steps , his expression wholly serious now . This was meant to be my gift to you your coming of age gift for your 18th birthday I froze mid step , turning to look at him fully . His face betrayed nothing but quiet sincerity , though his eyes held a storm of emotions he wasnt voicing . Roman , The words caught in my throat . Hunter cleared his throat , breaking the uneasy silence . He put years into planning this , you u know . Every detail . Even the sunrise view because someone once said it was the prettiest thing theyd ever seen . A lump formed in my throat as the memory of that conversation hit me . Id been sixteen , leaning against Roman during a rare quiet moment by the Thorn Packs eastern cliffs . I barely remembered mentioning it in passing back then how much I loved watching the sunrise over water , how peaceful it made me feel amidst chaos . I You … you remembered , I whispered , my voice breaking slightly Roman stepped closer , his ice blue gaze softening for the briefest moment . Of course , I remembered , he replied simply , as if it were the most natural thing in the world . No matter how long its been , this place can only belong to you , Scarlett . Tears pricked the corners of my eyes before I could stop them . I closed the remaining distance between us , flinging my arms around him . He caught me , holding me tightly , his hands firm and steady against my back . His scent , pine and midnight , grounded me as he murmured near my ear . Youll never know how much I wanted you to see this . To have it . Even after . His voice trailed off , but he didnt need to finish . I clung to him like he was my anchor , the weight of emotions too heavy to process all at once . Chapter 32 Gifts and Confrontations ( Sarahs POV) Back at the packs sanatorium , the air was heavy with despair . Graces pained whimpers echoed through the corridors , each one sharper and more desperate than the last I sat by her bedside , brushing back the damp strands of platinum hair clinging to her fevered face . Her breathing was shallow , uneven , a faint sheen of sweat coating her pale skin . Shes getting worse , the healer murmured softly from the foot of the bed , her eyes darting nervously to the silver threaded restraints keeping Graces trembling limbs in check . The spread is accelerating . Daniel stood by the window , his fists clenched at his sides , his face drawn tight with worry . The tension in the room was suffocating , and I could feel the fear radiating off him in waves . Do something ! I snapped at the healer , my voice cracking . Tent there anything you can do ?? She flinched , bowing her head low . Weve tried every method , Luna . Without Hazels expertise . The mention of Hazel made my blood boil . Scarlett . My own daughter . The one person who could change everything if she werent so damn stubborn ! Grace groaned weakly , her body arching against the restraints as if her wolf was fighting to break free . My heart clenched painfully as I reached for her hand , squeezing it tightly . Stay with me , Grace , I whispered desperately . Well fix this . I swea The door slammed open suddenly , and Alexander strode in , his expression thunderous . One look at his face was all I needed to see . Scarlett had refused him again . Graces pained cries pierced through the psychic bond connecting the pack , amplifying her agony into every ery corner of our minds . I wanted to scream at Scarletts cruelty , at how she could just watch Grace suffer from afar without lifting a finger . Enough was enough I stormed out of the ward , heading directly to the sanatoriums landline . If Scarlett wouldnt listen to Alexander , she would listen to me . She didnt have a choice . ( Scarletts POV ) The sunrise was breathtaking , painting the ocean in shades of gold and pink as I stood on the balcony of the mansion Roman had given me . The calm waves rolled endlessly their sound soothing against the backdrop of my thoughts Roman was inside , giving me space , though I could almost feel his presence lingering just behind the glass doors . My phone buzzed loudly from the kitchen counter , startling me . I hesitated before picking it up . The number flashing on the screen wasnt one recognized . Hello ? I answered cautiously . Scarlett ! Sarahs sharp voice cut through the line like a blade . My grip on the phone tightened instinctively . I cannot believe what youre doing no , what youre refusing to dol she snapped . Grace is dying ! Youre coldly watching her suffer while you just sit there ? What kind of person does that make you ? Her arrogance , her audacity to call me and spew venom while she overlooked years of betrayal , made my blood boil . You dare lecture me ? I snapped back , my voice sharp . Do you even remember the daughter youve ignored for Grace all these years ? The one you told to let it go when rogues nearly killed her for your precious Grace ? You dont understand- No , you dont understand , I cut in coldly . You lost the right to call yourself my mother when you chose to protect your lies over me. Sarahs furious breathing was loud through the receiver , her silence telling me she had no counter to my words . Chapter 12 Gifts and Confrontations And Grace ? 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