Scarlett (Second Edition) by Karima Saad Usman novel Chapter 148

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held a dangerous note of hope, and 1 exhaled sharply.

ad a drink,” I told her firmly, trying to ignore the dull ache in my chest. “Maybe that will settle this… way. Going back to them would be a death sentence, and you know it.” The thought alone made my stoma hance to finally rid themselves of me for good.

d, but I could still feel her restlessness echoing through me. Anger bubbled up, frustration clawing me. i wished feelings, to simply disconnect from everything I’d once felt for those three. But no such relief existed; the pain and ach as Keith tried to soothe the wounds, they lingered, etched into me.

could take my anger out on him when the past became too heavy. It was a small comfort, but I’d take it.

wn the hall to the general kitchen, hoping the simplicity of water and a snack would ease my nerves. But as I moved through

hit me, one that sent my senses spiraling. Cinnamon and pinewood-scents I hadn’t smelled in ages. My heart pounded. hast as I other scent, sandalwood, drifted past me, flooding my mind with memories I’d rather forget.

threw open the fridge, and gulped down cold water, letting it soothe my throat and steady my thoughts. I gripped the bottle, bracing dge door, trying to calm the storm inside me. I sensed Keith’s presence nearby; his magic enveloped me like a protective shield. though he hadn’t come to me yet. What was he up to? Why hadn’t he checked in?

broke through my thoughts. I turned to see Morgan, the butler, standing respectfully nearby, his head bowed.

I asked, setting the bottle on the counter.

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woman by the name of Martha wishes to see you,” he said quietly. “She arrived with the Alpha’s guests, but they left her in the riving area while to business with him in the office.”

looded me. Martha had come all the way to the West to find me? Memories of her kindness washed over me, and I felt a sudden swell of emotion

been my one true friend in that wretched place, the only one who had ever shown me compassion.

me to her,” I said, my voice thick with

walked down the hallway, my

p? Had Lucian finally cau

th his men lurking

ith’s home? And who had brought her here? Was

ed in my chest. What if he had sent her here as

planned for me?

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