Scarlett (Second Edition) by Karima Saad Usman novel Chapter 158

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Scarlett’s POV

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I felt an ache deep inside as I realized I needed to see Keith, to apologize and try to make things right with him. I wished I’d stayed upstairs, away from the tangled mess of my emotions, but Midnight, my wolk, was restless, pushing me to follow the bond I shared with my fates. Now, looking back. I regretted coming down. I felt a painful pull between two worlds, unable to deny that leaving Keith didn’t feel right but ignoring my mates felt worse.

I knew I was meant to be with my mates, if only they hadn’t broken everything we had. My heart felt torn, trapped between fate’s design and my own sense

of reason. The more I thought about it, the more hopeless it all seemed. I wished I could have them all, keep Keith and my mates together in some

impossible harmony. But Keith wouldn’t share-he’d made that clear. And as much as I wanted to believe otherwise, I doubted my mates would be willing to either. Our lives, split between different packs and lands, made it all impossible. I was caught in a storm of longing and loss, forced to let go of a dream I’d

barely dared to hold onto.

Now, standing there in the quiet, I admitted to myself that I wasn’t truly in love with Keith. I cared deeply for him-I was fond of him in a way that felt warm and steady-but it wasn’t the same as the relentless, all-consuming pull I felt for my mates. Seeing Maxwell, Clay, and Lucian had made that clear. Fondness and comfort couldn’t compete with the love that still burned within me, despite everything.

I made my way to the room Keith and I shared, finding him alone on the balcony, staring out at the sky. There was something heartbreakingly solitary about him in that moment, his silhouette framed against the fading light. I felt like a curse, like everything I touched ended up hurt or broken. Unsure of what to say, I moved to him and hugged him from behind, seeking comfort in the silence. He reached up, touching my hands gently, and sighed before turning to look at me. His eyes were glistening, a sadness there that tugged at my heart.

“So, they finally came for you,” he murmured with a half-smile, and I rested my head against his chest, feeling a surge of guilt.

“I’m not mad, Scarlett,” he said softly. “I knew this day would come.” I looked up at him, surprised by the calm acceptance in his voice.

He looked into my eyes, his expression gentle and understanding. “I see visions-it’s part of my magic, part of what makes my gifts unique. You’ll probably find out soon that there’s something special in you, too, something only you can do.” He traced a hand over my face, brushing away a stray lock of hair.

“That’s why our auras are different colours. Each Valkin Alpha has a magic unique to them, if they’re lucky enough to unlock it.”

He leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to my forehead, and I felt a pang of sadness knowing this might be one of our last moments together. “In my visions, L saw a future with you. It was a possibility, but it wasn’t certain. Now, as you start choosing your path, that future is fading.”

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