Chapter 39 : Council Confrontation Chapter 39 : Council Confrontation ( Scarletts POV ) nd hall was suffocating . It was the first time in years that I felt this much animosity directed at me in one The energy in the Silver Moon Manors grand hall place . Although Id taken deliberate strides to remain unaffected , the weight of countless eyes on me made my skin prickle blade Daniel Winter wasted no time charging toward me , his amber eyes blazing with pure rage . His voice cut through the murmurs of the crowd like a What are you even doing here , Scarlett ? he growled , his tone powerful and accusing . You show up uninvited , dressed like youre here to mock us ! His gaze flickered over my leather jacket and boots with palpable disdain . This isnt some rogue hangout . Its the Northern Council gathering , and youre disgracing it . The hostility in his tone was thick , heavy , but I refused to let it faze me . Several council members shifted uncomfortably , their expressions ranging from judgmental to curious , as if they were waiting to see how I would respond I tilted my head , letting my emerald eyes glint dangerously as locked my gaze on Daniel . His wolf might have been on the brink of bursting through , but Cora stirred beneath my skin , calm and collected , our strength simmering just below the surface . You seem mistaken , Daniel , I said , my voice quiet but cutting as it carried over the heavy silence . Your assumptions about what Im here to do or wear are ….. irrelevant . e you His hands balled into fists , and his shoulders trembled with the obvious strain of holding back his woll . Youve completely destroyed any chance had with Alexander , he spat . Your recent actions ? Theyve left no room for reconciliation no possibility for a future mate bond , I couldnt help it . The laugh that escaped me was icy , sharp , and deliberate . It rang out loud enough to cause heads to snap in my direction Interesting , I said , allowing a smirk to creep onto my face . How bold of you to assume I even want that bond . My voice dripped with indifference . and it cut through the room like a knife The color in Daniels face deepened as rage swept across his features . The crowd murmured louder now , and I could see his wolf pushing harder to break free . His pride was crumbling right in front of me Youre nothing but trouble , he seethed , his voice rough as his hands clenched and unclenched at his sides . And youre proving , again and again , that youre unworthy of even being here ! I let my gaze y gaze sweep lazily over him , making it abundantly clear I wasnt the least bit intimidated . Unworthy ? I repeated softly , my emerald eyes narrowing . Coming from someone whose dominance is as paper thin as his loyalty ? Youre cute trying to lecture me about worth , Daniel The growl that erupted from his chest rattled the space around us , but before his wolf could surge any further , a familiar voice spoke , slicing through the thick tension , Enough , Daniel Alexanders towering form emerged from the shadowed edges of the hall . His face was etched with exhaustion and bitterness , yet his Alpha presence demanded the attention of everyone in the room . All eyes turned to him . For a a moment , our eyes met my emerald against his amber . His jaw tightened , and Masons power pulsed faintly from beneath his skin . With slow , deliberate steps , he moved past Daniel and stood before me , his voice cold and devoid of the warmth I once thought he had . Scarlett Winters . My full name was a reprimand . Let me make this clear so theres no confusion or speculation The entire room stilled as his Alpha tone seemed to vibrate in the air . Our marking ceremony Alexander continued , is permanently cancelled . There will be no union between us . The words were exact measured , and laced with finality . He scanned my face , clearly expecting a reaction . Disappointment , perhaps ? Anger ? Regret ? Instead , a familiar , calm smirk tugged at my lips . Chapter 3 uncil Confrontation And thats supposed to hurt me somehow ? I asked , lifting my chin defiantly Canceling what neither of us truly wanted from the beginning feels more like a mercy than a punishment . A faint flicker of emotion crossed his face a blend of frustration and something else . But before he could respond , he did something that caught me , and everyone else , entirely off guard . As Alpha of the Amber Pack , he declared loudly , his voice slicing through the murmurs yet again . 1 invoke the ancient oath May my wolf form be cursed if I ever attempt to mark you as my mate . Gasps rippled across the crowd like thunder rolling through the sky . Even I blinked in surprise , though I quickly hid it behind a mask of cold indifference Sophie , clinging to the edge of the crowd , wasted no time capitalizing on the moment . Graces loyal henchwoman stepped forward to mock me with that condescending smile Id grown accustomed to ignoring . Just admit it , Sophie sneered . Youve been clinging to some pathetic dream of becoming Luna of the Northern territories . And now , youre nothing . Her words didnt sting they barely grazed the surface of my mood , but I let her have her moment . My tone was low , disdainful . The position of Luna ? More curse than honor , honestly . If your life revolves around leeching off sick wolves suffering , Id pity you if you werent so predictable Sophies face twisted in fury , but it was Emma who stepped forward , her wolf power crackling with barely contained fury . to stoop to your You always think you can push too far , Sophie : Emma bit out , her voice sharp as a whip . But I promise you , Scarlett doesnt need to level to = I held a hand up to stop her mid sentence . Emma ; I said softly , my emerald eyes foating on Sophies face . Without another word , I stepped forward quickly quicker than Sophie could anticipate or react and brought my palm across her face with a wolf enhanced force that reverberated through the hall like a thunderclap The room descended into stunned silence as Sophie stumbled back , her check flushed red and her pride clearly shattered . Her expression was a mixture of shock , horror , and outrage . Youre insane she sputtered , clutching her face like Id drawn blood . I allowed my gaze to stay cold and unfeeling as I stared at her crumpled form . Interesting . I said calmly That you think I need justification to punish your disrespect . The entire hall seemed frozen in time , no one daring to breathe at the crackling tension . Daniel , however , wasnt about to let it go . With an enraged roar , he lunged His wolf broke through almost immediately , his claws and fangs narrowly missing me as I twisted to counter his attack . Romans years of training had prepared me , though , and my reflexes didnt falter . I slid away from his withering assault with speed that startled even him . Cora surged forward , lending me strength and precision as I targeted his vulnerable point with a calculated strike . Daniels form collapsed to the marble floor with a sickening thud . His wolf howled in frustration and agony . Sophie rushed to his side yelling for help , shouting commands to pack healers as the sound of chaos filled the previously silent hall . But my focus wasnt on them not anymore . Through the mate bond I now shared with Roman , I felt his savage approval His ice blue eyes glimmered like ice daggers , watching me . I heard Alexander before I saw him , his wolf power rising as he surged forward . His hand gripped my wrist painfully , his bruising hold demanding dominance . Theres no end to you , is there ? he hissed , his voice shaking with a blend of rage and humiliation . 1 will never mark you . Nothing you do will change His bold declarations fell flat as another fragile cry through the mindlink cut into his concentration Grace . I took the opportunity to twist free from his grasp , Coras power surging at my command . My eyes flared with green fire as I met his gaze , challenging him fully . Touch me again , I said softly but with deadly resolve . And youll join Daniel Title: Accidentally Pregnant, Forever Spoiled Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic, Hidden Feelings, Mansion, Office, Glow-Up Status: ongoing In "Accidentally Pregnant Forever Spoiled" by CrushReel, Ella's journey unfolds amidst the complexities of family dynamics. 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