Chapter 50 : A Message Chapter 50 : A Message ( Scarletts POV ) Nathan stood in front of me like a man balancing on a thin thread . His frustration was visible , his sharp jaw clenched tightly as though holding back words he wished he could say . His Alpha energy lingered faintly in the air , but it wasnt enough to faze me . Sophie had already skulked out of the room moments earlier , her bitter stare doing doing nothing to mask the humiliation shed just endured . Now it was Nathans turn to fix the mess she had made . Td like to formally apologize , Nathan began . His tone sounded rehearsed , clipped . Like every word was dragged out of him . Sophies actions were unacceptable . Her words crossed many lines , and they do not represent the Blake Pack or my leadership . I let out a short laugh , leaning casually back in my chair . My emerald eyes bore into him , watching his composed façade grow thinner by the second . An apology ? I repeated , tilting my head and letting just enough mockery slip into my tone . Really , Nathan ? Coming from you , Id almost believe it . Nathans amber eyes darkened slightly , though he kept his expression tight . I could tell he was trying to keep his emotions in check , likely because he didnt want to make things worse , 1ts not just an apology , Scarlett , he said through gritted teeth . Its an acknowledgment that what happened at the council meeting should not have happened . Sophies behavior reflects poorly on my leadership , and I take full responsibility for it. I raised one eyebrow , letting his words hang awkwardly in the air . His attempt to salvage the situation was admirable , I supposed , but it wasnt enough to erase the damage Sophie had caused . Does it reflect poorly , though ? I asked lightly , keeping my my tone playful but sharp enough to make him squirm . Or is this just what your pack has grown accustomed to under your command ? Nathans hands tightened into fists at his sides . It was subtle , but I noticed it . He probably wasnt expecting me to cut so directly into his leadership . His shoulders squared slightly as if bracing against an attack . 1 dont think this is the time to question my leadership , Scarlett , he said , his voice low and controlled . Im here to make amends , not to argue . Make amends ? I repeated , letting out another short laugh . My fingers drummed lazily against the surface of the desk between us. Nathan , youre acting like Sophies actions were some kind of isolated incident . But they werent , were they ? If anything , they were just the tip of the iceberg . He bristled slightly , the tension in his body growing more pronounced . But he didnt argue . Not yet , anyway . I leaned forward slightly , resting my elbows on the desk and steepling my fingers beneath my chin . Let me make something very clear to you . my voice dropping an octave as I locked eyes with him . Whatever grudges Sophie has against me and lets not pretend this is just about her they end here . You will ensure that this doesnt happen again . Orl will Nathans jaw worked silently for a moment before he finally nodded . I understand , he said , the words stiff and reluctant but undeniably genuine . I leaned back in my chair again , letting the faintest of smiles play on my lips . Then I suppose were halfway to being even . For now , Nathan let out a long breath through his nose , clearly relieved that the conversation hadnt escalated any further . But before he could turn to leave , spoke again . One more thing I said , my voice light but firm enough to stop him in his tracks . He turned back to face me , his expression carefully guarded . What is it ? I smiled faintly , letting a sharp glint of amusement shine in my emerald eyes . Daniel I said simply watching Nathans reaction carefully His posture stiffened visibly , and his amber eyes narrowed slightly . Finally , the mask of calm cracked just a little . What about him ? Nathan asked cautiously . I tilted my head slightly , feigning an innocent expression . Oh , nothing much . Just a little bird told me hes been spending quite a bit of time with someone from … outside the pack , Someone human 19 Chapter 50 A Message Silence followed my words , and I watched as Nathans face shifted from confusion to realization . You know how these things go , I continued , my tone almost playful . It doesnt take much for a harmless little rumor to spiral into something much bigger . And we wouldnt want that , would we ? Nathans jaw tightened again , his fists curling once more at his sides . Ill look into it , he said stiffly Of course you will , I replied sweetly . The sharp edge in my voice didnt go unnoticed unreadable , before finally turning on his heel and striding toward the door . ed after him , unable to resist one last jab . Nathan gave me one last look , his Do let me know if Sophie needs another lesson in etiquette I called He didnt respond , but the way his shoulders tensed told me Id hit my mark When the door clicked shut behind him , I allowed myself a small , satisfied smirk . Nathan might have walked in thinking he still had some upper hand , but it was clear he had left knowing otherwise . ( Romans POV ) The faint hum of the lamp overhead was the only sound in the study as I leaned back in my chair , staring at the swirling smoke from the cigarette in my hand . Scarletts voice still lingered in my mind from our earlier mindlink , though her words didnt ease the tension in my chest . Howd it go with Nathan ? I had asked her , knowing full well it hadnt been a pleasant interaction . As well as expected , she had replied , her tone light but tinged with the sharpness that always followed encounters like these . Though she didnt explicitly say it , I knew Nathan had questioned her about us about me . The thought made Logan stir restlessly within me , his growl reverberating faintly in my chest . You didnt let him push , did you ? I asked , my voice already dipping into a growl Scarletts soft laugh floated through the link . Roman , please . You think Id let someone like Nathan outmaneuver me ? Pride warmed me briefly , but it didnt completely snuff out my irritation . Good I muttered . Yet the protective instinct within me raged quietly . But handle him from now on . He doesnt get to involve you in their games She let out a soft sigh , clearly trying to brush off my concern . But I wasnt so easily deterred . As my mind replayed the conversation , I reached for the stack of papers on the desk arranging them with sharp , deliberate movements as Logan continued to bristle . She handled it well , Hunter remarked from the other side of the room , his arms crossed as he leaned casually against the bookshell . I know I replied shortly , the glowing end of the cigarette flaring briefly as I took another drag . But its not about her handling it . Its about them knowing where to draw the line . And they wont . Hunter didnt argue , his gaze steady as he watched me sort through the documents . Brief flashes of memories flickered through my mind like ghosts . Scarletts fourteenth birthday sitting alone by the Thorn Pack training tree as the other kids celebrated nearby . Her sixteenth birthday pretending not to care that the Winters Pack had conveniently scheduled a council meeting the Years of isolation . Of misery . And those wolves thought they could still control her ? I take it youre still thinking about her birthdays , Hunter said quietly , his voice even but not without a hint of softness . Lexhaled a slow stream of smoke , nodding Everything they did , I murmured , they thought it would break her But it didnt , Hunter pointed out , his gaze sharpening No , I agreed , though my jaw clenched slightly . But that doesnt mean fill let it happen again . The documents detailing Scarletts upcoming celebration lay neatly spread across my desk , a stark contrast to the tangled thoughts in my mind . This year would be different . 2/3 Hunter glanced at the papers curiously , his brows lifting slightly Youre really going all out for her birthday , arent you ? I stubbed out the cigarette , the faint hiss of the ember extinguishing filling the quiet space . She deserves better , i said simply Chapter 50 A Message Hunter smirked faintly . A message , then ? 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