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Chapter 25

Scarlett’s POV

The banquet hall shimmered with warmth, laughter, and gold–trimmed decadence–but all I felt was cold.

Stop drinking, Scarlett. You’ll get drunk.” Kathleen tried to take the goblet from my hand, but I pulled it away.

shook my head. “I won’t.”

Kathleen let out a heavy sigh. “I don’t know what’s going on between the two of you, but it’s better for you both to

ommunicate.”

finished the wine and shook my head. “We did communicate. He’s hard to understand.”

Is it because of Jack?” she asked, raising her brows.

I’m at fault.” I admitted honestly. “But he shouldn’t mind, right After all, I’m just a broken luna seeking shelter from him.”

Kathleen frowned and flicked my forehead. “Fool. Of course he’s probably jealous that you’re meeting men other than him.

ou should know that Alphas are inherently possessive.”

Jack is a beta.”

Kathleen rolled her eyes. “Duh, whether they’re beta, gamma, or alpha, as long as they get close to you, their instincts kick

n.”

pursed my lips. I just couldn’t understand.

Does he like me? Or maybe it’s because he sees me as his possession–that’s why he doesn’t like it when someone tries to ovet his things?

But…

let out a heavy sigh.

Kathleen patted my shoulder. “Although I don’t know why you two keep playing tug–of–war when you’re already adults–just njoy the night. I’ll go and play with those pitiful fools out there.”

I rolled my eyes at her and waved my hand. “Go and find your mate.”

She blew a kiss and winked. “Will do, Your Majesty. Wish me luck!”

I laughed and watched her walk toward the group of she–wolves, starting to sort out their problems like she was a love

advisor.

I shook my head, eyes scanning the room one last time. The night had gone on long enough. My feet ached in these heels, my dress clung uncomfortably to my skin, and the back of my neck itched with unease.

The room began to blur into a blend of artificial smiles and the clicking of crystal glasses. Yet, beneath it all, the weight of Lucien’s gaze still lingered on my skin, though he was nowhere in sight.

The confrontation from earlier kept replaying in my head–it looped endlessly–the way he burst in, the fury etched into his features, the way his voice shook with something more than just anger.

Honestly, I couldn’t lie to myself. Although I felt fear… I also felt satisfaction.

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Because he got angry seeing me with other men.

Am I sick? Am I growing even more desperate for his so–called attention?

Kathleen was right.

Possessiveness.

But why?

If he doesn’t feel anything for me, why does he care so much that Jack was near me?

He said it was about appearances. About leadership. Reputation.

Was it really only that?

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If I wasn’t mistaken, in that heated moment, I didn’t see only anger. I saw the way his eyes locked onto me, like he was the predator and I was the prey. I saw something else in those eyes.

Was L his mate?

My stomach turned at the thought, but I couldn’t shake it. The more I questioned it, the louder the silence became.

I closed my eyes for a moment, reaching inward, calling to the part of me that should know the truth.

My wolf.

Kara

She should have howled at the thought of the bond–should have growled with recognition when Lucien touched me.

But there was only quiet.

A vast stillness in my chest.

She hadn’t come back ever since the betrayal of Alpha Alexander.

Scarlett, Kathleen’s voice chimed from behind me, warm and light. “We’re heading to the lake house. A few of us girls No more politics or silly romance–just drinks, music, and probably some badly lit photos we’ll regret once we’re sober You in?”

I turned to her, grateful for the distraction. Her eyes sparkled, her cheeks flushed with the champagne she’d nursed all evening.

I almost said yes.

Almost.

But the hollow feeling in my chest told me otherwise.

Thanks,” I said softly. “But I think I’m going to call it a night

Kathleen pouted. “Boring. You sure?”

I nodded, offering a half–smile. “Positive.”

“Ugh. fine. Go write your bills or whatever?

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She gasped quietly; eyes locked with mine.

Our faces were just inches apart.

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