Scarlett (Second Edition) by Karima Saad Usman novel Chapter 243

Chapter 243

Scarlett’s POV

At dawn, they came.

The attack wasn’t subtle; the screams and the clash of steel against steel echoed through Redcape, shaking the earth beneath us. I had felt it before 1 opened my eyes-a dark, foreboding presence that made my skin crawl.

As I sat up, my heart pounded in my chest, knowing the inevitable had arrived. Fear gripped me, cold and unrelenting. Were we ready? I didn’t know, and wasn’t sure it mattered anymore.

Lucian, Clay, and Maxwell were already moying, their movements quick and deliberate as they readied themselves for battle. Their focus was sharp, but the tension in the air was palpable.

“For all we know, David has no idea Scarlett has a wolf or magic,” Lucian said, his tone firm as he strapped on his gear. “Let’s keep it that way. It’ll be our element of surprise.”

He turned to me, his eyes glowing with both determination and worry. “Guns and bullets for now. We need to blindside them-just like you did with Garland. That’s the only way. And, Scarlett,” he stepped closer, gripping my arm, “you cannot let that dark magic touch yours. We’ve heard Elsa and Alison. if everything is lost. Stick to the plan. Promise me.”

I nodded, my voice steady despite the fear swirling inside me. “I promise.”

I got up and quickly donned my vest and helmet. They weren’t much, but they’d protect me from stray bullets or a sniper’s precision. As we stepped outside, the chaos struck me like a physical blow

Fire raged in every direction, consuming homes and spreading rapidly through Redcape. The once-vibrant settlement was now a battleground littered with

bodies, and the dark aura of malevolent magic thickened the air, making it hard to breathe. My heart sank as I saw pack members and warriors fighung desperately to hold the lines.

In the distance, I spotted Elder Timothy and Tasha, both gearing up to fight alongside the defenders. It was a rare moment of usefulness from them, but I knew better than to let my guard down.

“This is why a useless Luna was a bad choice!” Tasha spat venomously as she passed me. Do you think you can win this with lust a gum, Viud

I didn’t respond, refusing to let her words bother me. Her hateful rants served a purpose–they painted me as weaker than i was, mething that coud name in our favor. Let them think I was just another wolf with a gun. Let them underestimate me.

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our mind connection.

“Take Emerald and lead her to cover,” I urged him. “She’s your second chance, Keith. Don’t let her tall

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