Chapter 45 : Defiant Bonds Chapter 45 Defiant Bonds ( Sarah POV ) The cold morning air bit at my skin as I turned the comer to Scarletts treatment center . I spotted Claire just inside the gates , clipboard in hand , her wide , mocent eyes fixed on the rows of delivery trucks . My wolf growled low , sensing my irritation boil over . This human. This pathetic excuse for a secretary 1 stormed forward , closing the distance in seconds . Her startled yelp barely escaped her lips before my claws wrapped around her neck . The clipboard clattered to the ground . Enough games , little human hissed , pressing my claws just enough to scrape her skin Claire squirmed in my grip , her voice trembling despite her attempt at bravery . Wh what do you want ? ghtened my hold slightly , forcing her attention fully on me . Youre going to call Scarlett . ly into her pocket , she retrieved her Her eyes darted nervously between my face and my claws , but to her credit , she managed to nod . Reaching shakily phone . When the call connected . Scarletts voice came through loud and clear , casual and seemingly unaffected . This early , Claire ? Whats going on ? Hearing that nonchalant tone from my own daughter made my fury spike . Claires lips trembled as I spoke loud enough for Scarlett to hear Its not Claire calling . Your mother . The line went momentarily silent before Scarletts cold reply came through . And what do you want now ? I didnt hold back . My voice dripped with venom . Its time you stopped playing childish games , Scarlett . Graces condition is deteriorating by the You will contact Aiden Walsh and Hazel immediately . No more excuses lets tone turned sharp and icy . How predictable . Always coming to me when your precious Grace is suffering . You think I dont see through You dont understand I spat , my claws pressing just enough into Claires neck to make her whimper . This isnt about you anymore ! Shes dying . And then , cool as ice , she laughed . A sound that cut deeper than words . Now playing the role of a caring mother , are we ? Thats rich You will do this ! I snarled . Or shall I remind you that I have your assistant here in my hands ? One wrong move , and- Scarlett interrupted , her voice a deadly calm . Careful , Mother Claire isnt just a regular human assistant . Shes registered with the Supernatural Human Management Center . You have no idea of the consequences if you harm her . Do you really want to test me on this ? Her words hung heavy over the line . My claws faltered slightly , the weight of her threat pressing against my pride . Before I could respond , the cold disconnect sound reverberated in my ears . She hung up . Damn her Claires shaking pulled me from my thoughts . Trembling like a leaf , she managed to stammer , P please dont .. I shoved her roughly aside , letting out an angry curse . Youre lucky this time , I hissed . Spinning on my heel I stalked away , each step pounding with rage that I hadnt been able to corner Scarlett this time . But this wasnt over . Not by a long shot Back at the sanatorium , Daniels quiet anger was a suffocating weight in the room . He sat on the edge of his bed , his injured pride bleeding visibly into every sharp movement as he clenched and unclenched his fists . 1/2 I entered his room silently , but the moment his amber eyes found mine , his frustration boiled over What did she say ? he demanded , his voice a low growl . I hesitated , unwilling to admit I had failed . His gaze hardened at my silence , and his wolf stirred beneath the surface . She refused , didnt she ? Lowering my head , I sighed , my tone uneven . Shes turned d into something beyond reason , Daniel . And yes , she refused . His bitter laugh was sharp and cold , devoid of humor . Of course she did . He rose from his seat , pacing the room with restless energy . Every injury Chapter 45 Defiant Bonds Scarlett had inflicted on him at the council still weighed heavily on his shoulders . Shes untouchable now , isnt she ? Thats what she wants us to believe . this I reached forward , placing a hand on his tense arm . Well find another way , Daniel But dont let her actions undermine your control . Youre better than He pulled away staring at the wall as if seeing Scarletts defiant emerald gaze instead . No , Mother , he said sharply . Im not better than this . And I dont think any of us are finding another way . Shes made sure of that . His voice broke slightly , and he ran a frustrated hand through his hair Grace is suffering and its Scarletts fault . Shes watching her die and doesnt care . Shell let this happen . Shes gonna let her sister die , just to prove a point . Those words pierced me deeper than I expected . The weight of his accusation settled like lead in my stomach , and I had no reply to lessen his anger . ( Alexanders POV ) The buzzing of my phone pulled me from the restless prowl of Mason , the black wolf inside me . Jasons face appeared on the screen , impatience written into every line of his expression . You better have news , I started , my voice harsher than I meant it to be . Jason sighed heavily , his frustration clear . The same story as before , he admitted . No ones willing to budge on the mansion . The owners untraceable , and their orders are absolute . No amount of money sways them . My grip tightened on the phone as I ground my teeth together . I could feel Mason clawing at the edges of my mind , his anger rumbling like a storm Jason , I growled , pacing my office . This isnt just another property negotiation . Figure it out . You know whats at stake . He hesitated on the other end . this might not just be about money . Theres more going on with this property than we know . What are you saying ? My tone was sharp , demanding . Jasons answer came cautiously . Tim saying whoever owns this mansion has power real power . Possibly tied to Scarlett or , the other one . The mention of Scarletts name snapped my focus to razor sharp clarity . My blood burned , the memory of her standing beside that godforsaken Alpha still fresh and raw . You think this is her doing ? Jason hesitated . Its not impossible . A roar built in my chest , barely contained . Mason snarled so loudly in my mind it drowned out Jasons voice for a second . Was this her revenge ? Keeping Grace from the one thing that could heal her ? No. I wouldnt let Scarlett dictate this . If anyone can pull strings to fix this , Jason continued hesitantly , its probably Emma . Shes loyal to Scarlett , sure , but there are limits . She might be more reasonable . I scoffed bitterly . Reasonable ? With Scarlett ? You dont know what youre talking about . Theres nothing reasonable about her anymore . Jason fell silent on the line , clearly sensing my boiling point . Before he could excuse himself , another mindink intruded . Sarahs voice , brittle and sharp , demanded my attention , She refused , she spat venomously , and her anger mirrored my own . Of course she did , I bit out , pushing Masons restless prowl to the edges of my head . Alexander , she continued hurriedly . You need to stop this avoidable mess . Scarlett is immune to pressure . But that doesnt make her invincible . I barely held back a growl . Stay by out of this , Sarah , I warned , my patience rapidly thinning . Youll only make things worse Her scoff echoed through the connection . Its already worse . What are you planning to do? Beg her ?? Her words stung like a slap . Begging Scarlett ? As if I hadnt sunk low enough in front of her . Mason surged forward again , snarling his discontent . No , I finally said , voice low and biting . But Ill handle it . No more interference I severed the connection abruptly , the weight of exhaustion , guilt , and anger pressing heavy on me . 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