Scarlett (Second Edition) by Karima Saad Usman novel Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Scarlett’s POV

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The next morning, I woke to a soft knock on my door. When I opened it, a team of staff entered, each carrying clothes/on hangars and bags full of items. They filled my closet with an array of new garments, carefully arranging everything before leaping with respectful nods. I stood there, staring at the closet, at the clothes that felt almost too luxurious for someone like me. I couldn‘ quite believe how drastically my life had changed in such a short time.

After showering and dressing, I was ready for breakfast. A staff member appeared at my door, leading me down the hall. But as we approached the dining area, I heard voices–a woman’s weeping and the muffled sounds of an argument.

“What’s going on?” I asked, glancing at the servant who led me.

“Madam, the alpha is letting the women in his harem go.” She said it with a bright smile, as if this was news worth celebrating. Her eyes sparkled, and I could feel her excitement bubbling over, but I didn’t share it. I didn’t understand why she thought it was a good thing–or what it meant for me. I didn’t dare ask. I simply nodded, feeling the weight of questions I couldn’t voice.

As I entered the room, I found only the Alpha there. It was quiet, almost too quiet, and I couldn’t help but wonder where Ebenezer

had gone.

“Good morning, Alpha,” I greeted him softly, feeling a little unsure as I approached.

The staff member with him pulled out a chair for me, guiding me to sit across from him. He wore a white cotton shirt, left

unbuttoned at the top, revealing just a hint of his strong, tanned skin. A simple gold chain lay against his collarbone, catching the light and adding an understated elegance to his look. He looked… striking, really. Handsome in a way that was impossible to ignore. When he smiled at me, there was something warm in his gaze that made me feel even more self–conscious.

“Please, call me Keith,” he said gently. His voice was kind, but I felt a flutter of nervousness at the familiarity he was offering. Trying to push it down, I managed to return his smile, though my heart pounded in my chest.

“Thank you… for the clothes, the toiletries, and the jewelry,” I murmured, unsure of how else to express the gratitude tangled up

with my uncertainty.

is Ebenezer?” I asked after a pause.

s smile softened, almost a little sad. “He left this morning. He’ll be back in a few days.” The room suddenly felt emptier, and a nge pang of loneliness tugged at me. It was silly, I thought, feeling this way. But still, it settled into me, leaving me feeling more one than I’d expected.

“Annika,” Keith’s voice pulled me back, gentle but firm. When I looked at him, there was something different in his expression. Something serious.

I would like to court you properly. I hope you don’t mind,” he said, his words surprising me and sending a jolt of tear through my chest. Memories from my past surged forward, the pain, the betrayal. I didn’t want to feel those things again. I didn’t want to fall

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into a place where I had no control, where someone else could hurt me so deeply. But where could I go? What options did I have? Forcing down my fear, I managed to smile, though my heart felt heavy.

“I… I’m not special, Keith,” I replied, my voice barely a whisper. “You deserve someone strong, someone powerful, someone who has a wolf. I’m… useless in that regard.” I didn’t look at him as I spoke, afraid of what I’d see in his eyes. Would he see my brokenness? Would he see me as weak?

But he shook his head, his gaze unwavering. “I still like what I see,” he said, his tone adamant, unyielding. That’s when it hit me. That’s why he was letting the other women go.

“Is that… why you’re releasing them?” I asked, my voice barely steady.

He nodded, his face calm, though there was a storm of emotion in his eyes. “They are daughters of alphas,” he explained softly. was supposed to choose a Luna from among them. But I don’t need them anymore.” He took a breath, as if steadying himself. “I

want to try… with you.”

His words sank deep into my chest, and I felt a strange mixture of hope and dread mind was a whirl of questions and doubts, yet his gaze was unwavering, calm, and

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twist.

inside

1. me. I wasn’t

sure what to say. My

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Michele Gremillion

I wonder what her new adventure of discovery is gonna be. will it lead back to her alphas or will she have a new and better mate.

7 days ago

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