Scarlett (Second Edition) by Karima Saad Usman novel Chapter 231

Chapter 231-

cian’s POV

would be lying if I said I wasn’t relieved when I saw Keith with Emerald. It was an unspoken weight lifted from my shoulders. Seeing him with his second- mance mate meant Scarlett’s ties to him were finally severed in a way that felt complete.

There was no lingering possibility of her returning to him, no unresolved tension to haunt us. I silently thanked fate for orchestrating this turn of events

and promised myself I would never again say or do anything to push Selett to the point of leaving us. It was a vow I made in the quiet of my heart, one I

tended to keep.

chatted with Keith that day, animated and genuinely glad to see him alive. I was grateful for his survival and for the chance his strength and experience

gave us in the fight against this new Nikolay. For once, I allowed myself to feel optimistic, even if only for a moment.

That night, we held a banquet in Keith and Emerald’s honour, officially welcoming them to Redcape, For one evening, we all chose to set aside the looming threat of Nikolay and focus on the company we shared. It was a rare respite, and the laughter and camaraderie around the table reminded us of what we were fighting for.

Three days later, the elders arrived in Redcape, summoning the three of us–Lucian, Maxwell, and me–for an audience. Their timing couldn’t have been worse, Although Scarlett wasn’t afraid of them, I could tell she was uneasy.

She masked it well, but the crackle of energy radiating from her betrayed her thoughts. The elders had let her down before, and we had let her down too. I would never forgive myself for what they did to her under our noses. If Elsa hadn’t told us what would become of the elders, I would have eradicated them

myself.

Our parents had left the elders as

guides for

us,

their part, but it had backfired spoorly

a

safety net to ensure we would have mentors a

their passing. It had been a well–intentioned plan on

Instead of guiding us, the elders clung to power, convinced they were superior and determined to maintain control. They resented interference and

tual leadership. It was infuriating.

were more interested in dominance than in

As we prepared to honour their summons, Scarlett sat quietly in the living room, her posture tense. The faint hum of her magic in the air was impossible to miss. She was reliving her past experiences with them, I could tell. I walked over and sat beside her, pulling her close.

it won’t happen a second time, Scarlett. I promise,” I said firmly.

She turned to look at me, and for a moment, I saw worry flicker in her eyes. She wasn’t afraid for herself–she was afraid for what her anger might bring out if they pushed her too far.

You should join us,” I said, trying to sound reassuring. “After all, you’re Luna, You have every right to stand beside us.”

She shook her head, a small smirk playing on her lips. “I’d rather stay here, so I don’t incinerate Tasha and Timothy,” she said dryly.

I couldn’t help but laugh at her honesty, and the tension between us eased slightly. “Fair enough,” I replied. “But if you change your mind, we’ll be have you at our side.”

Scarlen nodded but remained seated, her energy still humming faintly. I knew she trusted us to handle the elders this time, but I also knew she would always carry the scars of their betrayal. This time, we wouldn’t let her down. Not again.

You know Timothy is my relative.” I said to Scarlett, raising an eyebrow,

5:40 pm P

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