Get Back The Abandoned Luna (Scarlett and Alexander) novel Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Scarlett’s POV

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“I expected you not to give him what he wanted. He wanted you here, Searlett, had tore myery other whin the price to drag tonight’s scene back to the council and twist it before my men can stop w

“I didn’t ask for their protection, I shot back. “If they want to spread it, then let them s

His chest rose and fell hard, his eyes locking onto mine. His voice dropped, but the words were wil dhary bob what. me? You think I can just stand there while he circles around you like a wolf with blood on his teed? You think Scan watetea that and not-” He broke off, grinding his teeth.

“Not what?” I demanded, stepping closer. “Not what, Lucien‘?”

His jaw clenched, breath shuddering through his nose. For a second I thought he’d say it–the words that hung been s every glance, every brush of his hands against mine.

Instead, he looked away, shoulders tight with restraint, the silence between us screaming louder than anything he could have said.

I felt Kaya’s growl vibrate through my skull, her voice tow. He’s as bound as you are, Scarlet. Different chains, different weight.‘

I took a deep breath. “I’m going back now.”

I turned away from him without waiting for his answer, and mounted my horse with jerky motions. I would not let him know I was trembling in my hands.

He didn’t move at first, just stared at me like he wanted to burn the words out of existence. Then, with a curse under his breath, he swung into his saddle.

There was a pause as I took up the reins. He came so close that our knees touched and the weight of his silence bent me like armor under a heavy blow as we turned toward the packhouse.

The air inside my quarters felt heavy, thick enough to choke on. I closed the door behind me and laid the parchment on my desk.

It was a formal notice this time.

‘Private Arbitration Request

An old council law. Forgotten by most, ignored by all–but it had surfaced again because of Alexander. Of course, he would dig through the dust and ash to find something sharp enough not to dissolve our bonds–to get a ‘no‘ from the entire council about my proposal.

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As soon as he saw I’d noticed him, he put his hands in his pockets and walked toward me. “He’s getting on my serve

I sighed. I know WW’s anxious now?

Are you going to let them spread it?” he asked calmly.

1looked at him. “It’s not like it’s the truth anyway!

His jaw clenched. “But that’s what people will believe. They’ll think the rumors are true!

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“No. But it will show that I’m not afraid! I snapped.

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I froze.

The silence between us turned jagged, cutting deep.

Lucien dragged a hand through his hair, exhaling hard. Scarlet. I didn’t mean

“Yes, you did.” My voice was low, steady, a blade pressed to skin. “That’s what they’re whispering, That’s what he was you to wonder

His fists clenched at his sides, “I don’t wonder

“Don’t you?” I challenged, stepping closer until the air between us snapped like a live wire.

He closed the distance further, so near I could feel the storm rolling in his chest. His voice dropped, softer box Bercer I don’t wonder. But I do worry. Because you think you have to fight him on his terms. And if you walk into that meeting Scarlett, he wins before you even speak”

I met his eyes, refusing to look away. “And if I refuse, he still wins. There’s no choice here that doesn’t bloody me. So, 12

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silence burned hotter than our words, an inferno threatening to consume us both.

athleen’s hurried steps shattered it. She clutched a folded slip of parchment, her face pale. “Scarlett, you need to know what just overheard.”

My body was still taut from Lucien, but I forced my voice steady. “What now?”

“Faye, Kathleen said, breathless. “I caught her outside Alpha Kade’s rooms. She told his aide that you only went to the border because Alexander summoned you. That you still obey him.”

Lucien swore under his breath, the sound like a growl. “Of course she did.”

Kathleen’s eyes flicked between us, urgency in every word. “She didn’t stop there. She said you’re negotiating with Alexander. That the bill is just a cover. That you want to use it for personal gain. That maybe it’s about power, not freedom

My stomach tightened like a fist. “So now I’m not just faithless,” I said slowly. “Now I’m ambitious too.”

Lucien’s growl deepened, low and lethal. “She’s trying to turn everyone against you. Against us.”

She’s feeding him weapons,” I muttered. “And he’s feeding them rumors. Together, they think they can bury me.

Kathleen’s voice dropped, urgent. “Scarlett, people are listening. Every word they drop, someone picks up.”

drew a long, steady breath. “Then I’ll answer her. In front of all of them. Let them hear my voice instead of her venom.”

Lucien shook his head sharply. “You want to fight her in public? That’s exactly what she wants.”

No,” I corrected. “It’s what she fears. She thrives in shadows. I’ll drag her into the light and see if she won’t get burned by the ight she tried to dim.”

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