Scarlett (Second Edition) by Karima Saad Usman novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68

When they’d finished, I watched as Lucian’s eyes glazed over momentarily. He was likely calling the omegas to clear the table, a reminder of the days when those responsibilities were mine. I couldn’t help but smile, remembering how my place here had changed.

After we finished eating, I pushed myself up from my seat, ready to step away, maybe find a quiet moment to gather my thoughts.

“Where do you think you’re going, Scarlett?” Lucian’s voice was gentle but firm. Before I could answer, he wrapped his strong arm around my waist, pulling me close. His lips pressed against mine, warm and lingering, his kiss both possessive and tender. I felt my heart flutter as I kissed him back, savouring the closeness, the way he made me feel. When we finally pulled back, he rested his forehead against mine, his gaze soft and grateful.

“Thank you for the amazing meal, Scarlett,” he murmured. “Bianca just linked me to say it was you,” His voice held such warmth, such sincerity, that I couldn’t help but smile.

“You’re welcome.” I replied, the words barely a whisper, but filled with meaning.

Before I could gather my thoughts, Clay got up and reached out, spinning me around to face him. His lips found mine, a kiss soft and sweet, leaving me breathless. Just as he stepped back, Maxwell took his place, kissing me deeply, and before I knew it, I was wrapped in a haze, their touch enveloping me, their hands and lips claiming me in ways that left my senses spiralling.

I lost track of who was touching me, who was kissing me. All I knew was the fire building inside me, a need so raw and deep I could hardly breathe.

Their hands roamed, warm against my skin, sparking sensations that left me trembling. I could feel the desire radiating from them, a mirror to my own. I

felt nervous yet thrilled, every fiber of my being screaming for more. I had fought this, told myself to resist, but my body had already surrendered. I wanted

this just as much as they did.

“There’s no rush,

spine, and I let out

I could feel each of

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Clay’s voice echoed softly in my mind. “Just tell us if you want us to stop.” His lips found my neck, sending shivers down my soft me unable to hold back.

burning with such the

craved

their presence surrounding me, consuming me. I knew, deep down, that I wouldn’t be able to stop them–not when my body was

want. And I didn’t want to. I was ready to give myself, to let this moment unfold. Not for them, but for myself. I wanted this. My body

it in a way I adn’t fully understood until now.

ready,” I managed to

my voice trembling with desire. “Just… don’t claim me yet.” The words barely left my lips as I melted into them, the world

spinning in a haze of p

unfiltered longing. One of them lifted me, carrying me to the bed, laying me down gently, tenderly. Clay leaned over me,

filled with intensity, and for a heartbeat, everything felt perfectly still, perfectly right.

his eyes

Then, in an instant, everything shifted. They froze, their eyes clouding over as if seeing something far away, their faces growing serious. My heart dropped, sensing the sudden change, and reality came crashing back in. Clay looked down at me, regret heavy in his gaze.

“Scarlett, I’m sorry… we have to go,” he said, his voice filled with urgency. “One of our borders is under attack. We’ll continue this… as soon as we come back.” He leaned in, brushing his lips against mine, his kiss filled with a frustration that mirrored my own. Lucian followed, his growl of frustration barely restrained, and then Maxwell. One by one, they left, their footsteps fading down the hallway, leaving me alone in the quiet room.

Suddenly, a voice echoed in my mind–a voice that didn’t belong to any of them.

“Scarlett!” The sound was sharp and overwhelming, like a knife slicing through the air. Pain shot through my head, accompanied by an intense ringing that grew louder and louder until I couldn’t bear it. I let out a scream, collapsing to the floor, clutching my head. The pain was excruciating, pulsing, unrelenting,

and there was no one left to help me.

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