Chapter 42 : Retribution Chapter 42 Retribution ( Sarahs POV ) I rushed into the sacred healing den , the scent of wolfbane and herbs choking the air Daniel lay on the makeshift bed , his face pale and forehead slick with sweat . ed to a faim His wolfs presence flickered weakly beneath his skin , its usual vibrant dominance reduced to a faint whimper My heart clenched at the sight of my son my pride , my future Alpha laid low like this . But more than sympathy , a simmering fury boiled within me Tell me what happened i demanded , stepping closer to him Daniel struggled to sit up . His breath came in shallow gasps . She humiliated me , he rasped , his voice raw with a mix of rage and shame . His unfocused amber eyes barely looked at me as his fists clenched , trembling against the white linen sheets . That greature , Scarlett , snuck into the Council gathering like she belonged there . He spat the words like acid . When I called her out , she struck me like I was nothing . Nothing His voice broke on that last word , and through the bond I shared with him , I felt every fragment of his pride shattering anew . I leaned in closer , speaking softly but firmly . Youre not nothing . Daniel Shes the problem here , not you . She always has been His breathing steadied slightly , but his amber eyes burned with renewed frustration Mother , we cant let her get away with this … She walked out of there like she owned the meeting , like she was untouchable . It was an insult to every pack leader ! He clenched his fiats tighter . I placed a soothing hand on his arm , though my mind churned funously Scarlett had gone too far this time . Her audacity , her complete disregard . And now , shed dared to harm my son . We wont let her I assured him , my voice low but firm with conviction . Scarlett thinks shes beyond consequences , that her so called independence shields her . But well remind her , Daniel . Well remind her exactly where she comes from and how easily it can all be taken away ! Daniel exhaled sharply , his jaw light . Cut her off . Everything . Sacred chambers , hunting grounds , healing supplies , Take it all away I smiled bitterly . Exactly what I had in mind . His wolf growled faintly , grudging approval simmering below the surface . Still , there was hesitation in his amber gaze . But he began , then stopped , visibly torn . I narrowed my eyes . But what ? He shook his head . Shes still … I dont know , Mother , Shes still blood . It feels wrong to keep using her like this . Even after everything . Desperate times require desperate measures , I snapped , cutting through his uncertainty . She left us no ch choice Daniel sagged against the pillows , clearly too exhausted to argue further . Through our pack bond , I could feel has shame fighting against anger , each emotion pulling him in diferent directions . I wouldnt let his indecision slow us down . This wasnt just about family anymore it was about survival . In Graces healing chamber , soft whimpers echoed through the sterile space . The sight of her tore at my heart . Her once radiant skin , now grayish and laced with blackened veins . Her pale blue eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she lay trembling on the sacred stones . Alexander hovered nearby , his hands clenching and unclenching at his sides . He looked as though hed break apart at any moment , his focus entirely consumed by Graces worsening condition . I cant stand it , she whispered , her voice barely audible . She shivered violently as if the rooms temperature had plunged into freezing depths . The scents in here .. they suffocate me . The herbs , the stones I cant I cant breathe . The desperation in her voice pierced my chest . Alexander knelt beside her , his massive frame mere inches from collapsing himself . Grace , he began , his voice cracking . Were doing everything we can . You have to hold on please . * wvrins . She gasped , clutching weakly at his hands . But every day is worse , 1- Her voice faltered , trembling . 1 can feel it creeping through my 19 Chapter 42 Retribution Alexander . Its like Im already dying . Her words tore through us both . Havoc rippled down the pack bond , her pain a weight we all carned 111 get you out of here . Alexander said suddenly , his voice more resolute He turned to me , fire flickering behind his amber eyes We need to move her , he said sharply , his Alpha tone leaving no room for argument . If this place is suffocating her , then we need to find somewhere she can breathe again . Somewhere better But where ? I pushed back gently , though I already knew what he would say The seaside mansion Alexander growled , his frustration nearly breaking free from his skin That property its perfect . The air , the setting , the privacy it will help her . It has to I sighed , shaking my head . Youve tried already . They wont sell . Even tripling the offer hasnt moved them 1 dont care he hit out , his eyes blazing with desperation . Jason will offer five times .. ten times if we have for Even my heart ached at seeing his resolve crumble against the realization that money couldnt solve this . The mansion wasnt just some property it was Scarletts now Graces pitiful sobs echoed through the chamber again . The scent of her despair was overwhelming . Shell die in here , Alexander whispered . His head dropped low , his voice breaking . We cant let that happen I said nothing . His words reverberated through me , each one sinking like lead into my bones . Later , I paced furiously across the study after receiving gossip from one reliable source . The image of Scarlett standing tall at her treatment center enraged me . Workers unloaded cart after cart of precious healing supplies . The very items Grace needed , now firmly on Scarletts turf , smugly guarded . Claire , Scarletts secretary , had been efficient , expertly overseeing the chaos . Meanwhile , Scarlett the rogue daughter I could no longer recognize had distributed basic healing potions among her employees . A display , no doubt . Revealing her wealth , her growing power , her sudden independence . Ignited my teeth. She had turned into someone I no longer controlled , no longer reached . The daughter I raised had dissolved into that cold . calculating shadow of a wolf . Fueled by frustration , I tried reaching Scarlett through business channels . With Jasons help , I framed it as a simple inquiry about Daniels condition , something neutral . It would have worked on the Scarlett I once knew . But the Scarlett who answered wasted no time . Her voice or her mocking laughter barely lasted seconds before the rude click of her disconnection rang in my ear I gripped the handset tighter , my nails biting into my palm . She was toying with us , the way rogues toyed with prey showing her power , her detachment , her disregard for the family she once begged to be part of by were a warning . But the marks outside her center and home ? Those glowing protectors , steeped in the foreign aura of that mysterious Alpha ? They No wolves of mine dared intrude now . Sophie stormed into view next , having tried her own attempts to reach Scarlett . The young , fiery she- wolf was livid , her face blotched red from anger . She laughed , Sophie seethed , her voice more of a growl . She laughed , Lunal i screamed at her , begged her to stop toying with Grace this way , and she laughed at mer I seethed slow venom , perfectly contained , even as my blood burned beneath my skin . She shes done this , hasnt she ? Put Grace in this state ? For revenge ? Sophie snarled , trembling with rage that barely hid her grief I nodded , every muscle in my body tense . I tried steadying Sophie with calm words , small assurances . Still , this helplessness weighed heavily . I could feel it crushing my shoulders , reserve after reserve . And deep down , this bitter irony clawed at me this was all of my doing . I had chosen to raise Grace , lavished her with love meant for someone else , ignored the warning signs , and now we were paying the price for all of it My chosen daughter was likely to die , while the one who had survived grew stronger than I could have ever imagined . Chammer 42. Retribution twist . But knowing Scarlett , she would call it something else retribution . And for once , I had no response . 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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