Get Back The Abandoned Luna (Scarlett and Alexander) novel Chapter 28

Cold Heart My Burn

Chapter 28

Scarlett’s POY

“Would you let me leaver 1 asked in return, my voice even but unguarded.

He tilted his head slightly, his eyes narrowing in that unnervingly calm way of his. A slow, knowing smile spread across his Tips

If you did your research, little wolf, he said, voice low and deliberate, ‘you’d know that anyone who breaks their promise with me ends up with their corpses found in the wilderness. Tom apart. Forgotten.”

I blinked,

Not because I believed he would do that to me–but because I believed he could.

He wasn’t feared and respected by many for nothing

He wasn’t branded the strongest Alpha for no reason.

Many wolves were eager to bring him down and watch his downfall. He was hated because they feared what he was capable

of

However, seeing that he had no intention of throwing me away or sending me back to Cresent Moon Pack made me sigh in relief, and I relaxed.

I hadn’t realized I was tense.

He was a man of his word.

“I didn’t say I would break our contract, I said, straightening my spine.

“You chose him.”

“No, I didn’t. You know I was just listening to nonsense coming out of his mouth. Besides, if I hadn’t let him talk to me, he would have kept following me, I reasoned.

“If you believe me, I can make him disappear, he stated coldly.

He was not a man who threw around threats for fun. Lucien didn’t bluff. If I hadn’t chosen to let Alexander talk to me and he insisted on disturbing my life, I doubted he could arrive at his pack with his head intact.

“And risk your position? Your reputation?” I raised my brows.

His eyes deepened. “I can, if you want me to.

His words left me breathless.

What did he mean by saying such things?

“Answer my question, little wolf,” he pressed. “Do you want to leave?

I looked him in the eyes, matching his unwavering gaze. “No.”

I didn’t hesitate this time. “Because I haven’t forgotten why I came here in the first place.”

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1 leed beade him our daidens brushing as I read it again. “You’re right. Maybe I should rephrase it to include the

“Or clarity the grounds for remond entirely. Otherwise, any Alpha could claim she’s disruptive and strip her of her status.”

1 nodded slowly, thoundatul “You’re better at this than I expected:

Lacten smirked, “You could say that like you thought I was only good for battlefield strategy and not current affairs.”

“Well, 1 said, meeting his gaze, “that’s certainly what most of the she–wolves here think

He didn’t respond. He just studied me for a long, unblinking moment.

Then he rolled the parchment back up and handed it to me.

“You’ll need support, he said. “This bill–if you want it to pass, you’ll need allies beyond Nightshade who support it.”

1 sighed and accepted it. I know!

4 can help with that. I’m attending a private Alpha gathering tomorrow evening. It’s a quiet, closed circle, mostly younger Alphes who haven’t been corrupted by old politics

1 hesitated. “Will anyone from Cresent Moon be there?”

“No,” he assured me

fjur 1 lowered my voice, “I don’t want to be the cause of some diplomatic brawl I’ve already gotten into enough trouble.

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“This won’t be a public display? Lucien said. “It’s just dinner, wine and gsten.

involved. Just consider this your stepping stone. Besides, where did the safest des

I paused and chuckled. Indeed, where did that Scarlets you Perkage she really because your inthe ware

Before he could react, I added, “But I’ve made plans with Kathleen Heavyond who owe Butte hak

Lucien shrugged, his tone light. “Go to the movie. Then come to dinner

I gave him a flat look. “You say that like I won’t be exhausted

“You’re not the kind of woman who would turn down power for popcorn be sad, srking

I rolled my eyes and didn’t deny it.

“Fine,” I said, “But I’m not wearing heels”

He chuckled. “Deal”

Later

that evening, Kathleen flopped onto my bed like a ragdoll, her limbs dramatically sprawled

“Ugh, you’re glowing,” she said. “Did something interesting happen?

I raised my eyebrows. “Glowing?

“Yes! Not just ‘I did a good job‘ glowing. More like ‘someone looked at me like they want to devour me kind of flowing

I tried not to smile. “What kind of nonsense is that?

Her lips curved up as she gave me a teasing grin. “Who made our Scarlett glow overnight, hmm?”

I rolled my eyes and tapped her forehead. “Stop that. We just talked earlier

‘Nothing else?” Her brows wiggled. “No kisses? Cuddles? Make out?”

My cheeks reddened. “No! It was a political type of talk!”

She groaned. “He hasn’t made a move yet? His restraint is more solid than a rock. Or do you think he might be you know -can’t get it up?”

Realizing what she meant, I choked, making her burst into laughter.

I glared at her. “Stop it, Kathleen!”

She just laughed and poked my waist. “So, what did you two talk about?”

He wants to take me to an Alpha dinner tomorrow.

A dinner date?” she asked, wiggling her eyebrows.

‘Political,” I said quickly.

She nodded. “Oh, a political date, then”

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I rolled my eyes and ignored her teasing. “He wants me to build allies for my legislation.”

“And you agreed?”

“I have to. If I want my bill passed, I need to prove I can stand among the big players.”

Kathleen stared at me for a moment, then leaned closer.

“You know he looks at you differently, right?”

I blinked, “What?”

“Lucien. He doesn’t just look at you like an ally or a political tool. He looks at you like you’re…” she trailed off, searching for the right word, “…his.”

I shifted uncomfortably. “He hasn’t said anything like that.”

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