Scarlett's pov
“Scar! You are late!”
One of the oldest head maids of our pack, Mrs Fernandes says and I rush towards the kitchen. Holding the counter to breathe.
“Wh…where is it?”
I ask, trying to catch my breath. To only have her motion towards the empty cup of coffee placed on the counter, along with coffee beans and milk.
I look at her, to only sigh.
“You didn’t make it? “
She just shrugs her shoulders to continue chopping the vegetables.
“For a change I did Scar. But he wants coffee especially made by your hands.”
“He made me drink it instead”
I wanted to roll my eyes at Leo's childish behaviour.Is this man serious?
“Fine! I will make it. Anyways, it’s the last time I will be making it for him.”
I say the last line lowly, to suddenly feel bad. Oh come on Scar! Don’t tell me you will get nostalgic over a coffee now.
Mrs Fernandes,turns to look at me. She knows, like most of the pack members. That it is my last day here.
“You are such a nice girl Scar. You have done so much for us. We will never be able to pay you back.”
“We will miss you”
I leave the coffee for brewing, to only hold her shoulders. Seeing her trying to hide those tears that lined her eyes.
“I will come to visit Mrs Fernandes. Don’t be like this “
“Or I will cry with you”
She smiles to pull me back for a hug and I tightly hug her back. Damn, it’s going to be way worse than I thought.
I am already trying hard to not cry everytime.
“Okay. We won’t cry. But you tell me, what do you want from this granny of yours? I will grant all your wishes today.”
I laugh. Smiling.
“What about a lavish building, 4-5 pack grounds, a seat in a council and….cupcakes made by you?”
She blinks at my request. And I literally smile at her innocence.
“How much will it cost? Wait I will-“
“Granny! I was joking! How can you take this seriously?”
Her expression relaxes suddenly. To only kiss my forehead.
“I can give you anything you ask. Don’t hesitate…really.”
“I want nothing Granny. Just one thing.”
“what?”
She asks and I hold her hand in mine. Placing it above my head.
"Take good care of Leo after me. He doesn't even remember to eat sometimes."
And she smiles. Nodding.
“And one thing more!"
"Your blessings.”
Tears lining her eyes, drop finally. To have her pull me for a hug.
“Oh my daughter. My blessings are always with you. Forever.”
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I reach his room to only find it empty. The sound of shower still running. Placing his coffee on a side table, I hurry up and take out his favourite outfit.A grey shirt and black trousers. With a black tuxedo.
He looks so good in black.
Dismissing my thoughts, I hear the door opening. To only have my saliva get stuck in my throat.
He was half naked . Those bulging muscles, showing.
It’s not that I haven’t seen him before like this It’s just that this was the last time I will be seeing him.
Can I stop time right now? I really wanted to take a picture.
“Coffee?”
He asks, bringing me out of my thoughts. To only make me rush to get the coffee. I pick up the cup. And was going to offer him, when my clumsy self decided to come in the limelight.
My foot got stuck on the carpet corner and I found my balance falter. When suddenly two strong hands hold onto the cluttering coffee. Steading me along.
“Careful”
Was all he said and I gulp. Looking into his eyes to blink in acknowledgement and lower my gaze.
“Ye…Yes Alpha”
Nodding he takes the cup from my hands making our fingers to slide pass. I gulp, lowering my hands.
He doesn’t seem to notice though, turning around he sips the coffee while looking at some papers on his table.
Suddenly a memory hits of me making his coffee for the first time .And I couldn’t help smile
He was such an arrogant brute. I remember him scolding me for not even doing a basic thing right .
And look now, he puts on tantrums to drink only my coffee.
I was smiling to myself. Lost in thoughts. When his voice made me look up in anxiousness.
“You said something, Alpha?”
He nods. Turning around to lean on the table, folding his one arm.
“I said you can stay here after marriage Scar. You know you don’t need to leave the pack, just for the sake of it.”
I blink. Just staring. Stay and do what? Look at him everyday and live in torture. See him find his mate and live happily ever after while I long for him. No thanks. I was good.
“I am afraid I can’t Leo.My mate’s pack needs me more now”
His eyes harden at me. Jaw clenched. To only have his grip on the burning cup of coffee to tighten.
“I see. You have already decided then “
“Leo plea-“
He doesn’t let me complete.
Placing down the cup with a thud on the Malonghany table. He turns his back on me again. Showing his hand.
“No need. Train your substitutes and get them ready for the job.”
I wanted to say so much, yet I couldn’t. Staring at his back, his words hit home. Why do I feel like this? I should be happy.
Then why aren’t I?
“This is my last order. You are free to leave after this “
I barely bow. Holding in my tears for the second time in a day.
“Okay.. I will leave then “
I turn around ready to rush out. When his words made me stop.
“Wait”
Hope rises in my chest. Will he try harder. Will he stop me?
I do mean something for him, right? Someone more than just being his Beta.
I look up at him in hope, to only have them crash down .
“Close the door after you.”
This? He stopped me for this? Clenching my fist, I slam the door after me instead. Fuming yet crying at the same time.
Man! I am messed up right now!I hope this gets over sooner.
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I was in the training grounds. Looking at the warriors practicing. Noah stood beside me,as I explained him the role he needs to step into from tomorrow.
Noah Richards
The Gamma of our pack, who is going to take care of my Beta duties from now on.
A man of humour and intelligence, yet he can be stupid at times.
“So you are saying I am to do all this from tomorrow?”
I look at him to roll my eyes with a duh look on my face.
“Of course Noah. That’s why I am explaining you. If you ask Alpha these stupid questions, I bet he will demote you the very next second!”
“Sorry Scarlett. But I can’t. It’s THE Leonardo ! I am afraid of his presence in the room alone and you are asking me to stay with him the entire day as his Beta? I am not you Scar! I can’t!”
I sigh. Leo had everyone so scared of him. I can’t blame them. He is an introvert and rarely opens up to anyone. Everyone does respect him, a lot. But they are hell more scared of him.
“I am not asking you Noah. I am telling you. This is your Beta’s order to you.”
He opens and closes his mouth. To finally lower his eyes. Knowing he wasn’t in the position to refute to my Beta tone.
“As you wish Scar.”
I nod. To place my hand on his shoulder.
“Good. And don’t worry. He is not as scary as he seems. ”
“Yaa sure. I can see that already.”
He says ironically ,looking behind me and I turn around to only have my heart thud.
Those blue eyes were fixed on me ,with an expression on his face which couldn’t be deciphered.His fists clenched as he just stares. Not affected by me catching him looking at me .
“Man, he looks like he will kill me.”
Noah says and I immediately drop my hand from Noah’s shoulder. To lower my eyes.
Why is he looking at me like that?
Is he still angry at me leaving the pack?
Why should it matter to him anyways. Wasn’t I just a Beta for him?
My chain of thoughts is broken by my phone ringing. And I gulp seeing the name of the caller.
“Excuse me”
Breathing heavily, I pick up the call. To greet politely.With a small smile on my lips.
“Hello Luna”
Luna Rose is like the mother I never had. She may be the former Luna and Leo’s mom, but she has always loved me like her own child.I sit with her in her cozy room, beside a bonfire. To see her making me a cup of tea.“Please sit Luna. Wait let me-““Relax my child. You are always so busy working with my Son and taking all the responsibility. Let me take care of you for once.”I smile. Sitting back down. Taking the cup from her hands.We continue to sit in silence.But I could tell that she wanted to say something. She looked worried.“What’s it Luna? You look worried about something?”She smiles, holding my hand in hers. To look into my eyes.“Nothing is hidden from you Scarlett. I may have not given birth to you, but I always considered you like my daughter.”“Someone I can share my worries with, someone to expect from.”I furrow my brows, gi
Leonardo’s pov“Please Miss Stella. It’s just salad. I will ask the chef to prepare a new one for you. Just-““No! I don’t want anything from you! How dare you use goat cheese when I am allergic to it! I could have died dammit!”I just sigh looking at the chaos around. There girls and their drama,I just hate it. Now you understand, why I don’t want to get mated to these pretty princesses? The majority are like this.“Calm down daughter, I am sure it was a mistake. The young man is apologizing already-“The Alpha, the girls father says. But she pays no heed to him. Bashing and humiliating Noah.While I just stand there, leaning on a wall. With my arms folded in front of me.I hear heavy footsteps approaching, and seeing that calm smiling face. All my worries vanish.She is here.“Miss Stella! Oh what happened
I thought I will spent my last week here, off my duties and in rest. To finally leave. But how wrong I was.It seemed the Alpha had some personal vindictive against me.“What are you even teaching him? Is this the combination I wear? A blue tie with a crème shirt? “You see this. He is scolding both Noah and me. With neither of us saying anything.“I am sorry Alpha. I didn’t kno-““Shut up! I didn’t ask for your apology. Go and get this ironed.”He throws his tuxedo at Noah, to have him scram. Leaving both of us together. I was going to turn around and leave as well. To be only stopped.“And you? I know you are off duty now but it doesn’t mean you slack around doing nothing! Teach this fools Noah better and accompany me on the meeting with the new Alpha of our neighbouring pack.”I couldn’t refute. Keeping in my retort. I barely nod.“Ye
Scarlett povMy heart was rampaging inside my chest, with each step he took closer to me. His crystal blue eyes looking darker ,as they were set on me.Intimidating me." A- Alpha?"I stutter. Gulping. As he stops in front of me. Not saying anything. Just staring." Are you fine?"I manage to ask. Trying to ease the atmosphere. But he didn't wanted it. Stepping more closer to me, he invades my personal space.Making me hold my breath. Sh**! He looks so angry! I have never seen him like this!" No one talks to me the way you did Scarlet."" You of all people, must be knowing it"He says in a domineering voice and I gulp, lowering my eyes. He is using my name...he never used it before. I am dead. Oh moongoddess! Save me! Why did I have to talk to him like that!" Leo- um I...I just-"" Shut up"He seethes and I feel my ent
Leo's povHer lips were soft, almost melting under the dominance of my warm ones. As I continue to devour her sweetness like a starved beast. Too shocked, she doesn't respond. When I slip my hands under her shirt. To rub circles on her back. Making her gasp.Taking this as an opportunity. I slide in my tongue. And she kisses me back. Making a warmness to rush inside me.Fuc*! This felt so perfect.Exploring each and every corner. I see her struggling to breathe. And I break our kiss. But only for few seconds. Smashing my lips back on her pump ones. I go oblivious of everything.How can one be so perfect. How can I let her go now, that I have had a taste of her.Damn. I never knew I could feel like this for her, for my own Beta." Le-o"She almost moans. And as if a bucket of cold water is thrown on top of my head. I freeze. What am I doing? She is just my Beta, Sky. She is not my mate. She is not my chosen.How...how can I loose control like this.Pulling back from the kiss. I stare a
Leo's povTo be honest. I don't know how long I stayed in the forest. Just walking around. Remembering the way it felt when I kissed her, feeling her skin against mine. Her moans ringing in my ears. Damn it! What's happening to me? She is not even my mate! Then why do I feel like this for her?Why did it feel so right when this was wrong in every way. Why I even forced her to accept that she felt something for me. Why do I needed her to reciprocate?And why did it hurt so bad when she rejected.Now that my mind is clear. I realise. She was not wrong. Being the logical one. She again listened to her brain rather than her heart.She wanted me to save myself for my Mate. But that's where the problem lies. 27 years of age and I still haven't found her.What if I never found her?Scar could have been a perfect Luna. But again she was not a replacement. She shouldn't be the second. Being the previous person she is. She deserves to me a man's first.Her mate's Chosen.
5 years Later Scarlett's pov" Table 5 Sky! Hurry up!"" Got it Ren!"Dashing through the crowded people. I make way towards the table. Balancing the drinks on the tray. To only find the men at the table looking back at me. Irritation evident." It's been half an hour girl. You went to the vineyards to get it or what?"One of them jokes and others chuckle. While I politely place down the glasses of vine on their tables. Bowing at them." Sorry for the delay Sir. Hope you enjoy your drinks."Without another word ,I turn around on my heel . To only feel a grip on my wrist. Stopping me." Why in a hurry now sweet little thing. Why don't you join us? I am sure we all won't mind a little company. Now would we?"Not this again! Aghhhh! Clenching my fist. I feel my skin burn where the man's fingers touched me. And I close my eyes. Breathing heavily.Control Scar.They are rogues. I shouldn't be messing with them. Stay low. Pretend to be a human like
Scarlett povLoud music was blasting through the speakers and neon lights were illuminating the dark place. It was a Saturday night today. And the club was packed.People were drinking, dancing, making out in corners. While I stand behind the bar counter. Preparing a special drink. And offering it to the customers sitting in front of me." Here you go ma'am"The girl was swaying, already drunk. Her dresses's shoulder was falling off. As she picked up the glass. Gulping it in one go. And thudding back it on the table." soo nice!!!"Complimenting the drink. She takes out a hundred dollar bill and slides towards me. Winking at me." Keep the change sweetheart."I stare at the note. The bill was just 50. She tipped me the remaining. Thanking her. I place the change in my pocket. Moving towards the next customer. Who was continuously tapping his fingers on the wooden table.His face was lowered. And a cap was covering his features. Wearing a tight fitting black shirt. His muscles were bu