Fated To The Triplet Alphas

Chapter 8

Scarlett's standpoint.

The morning sun grazed my eyes as I tossed to its direction, rubbing my eyes as I slowly opened them.

“Oh! Another day to be haunted,” I whined my thoughts aloud and got out of bed.

My messy hair dropped around my shoulder as I dragged my feet to the bathroom. Standing in front of the mirror, I stared at myself for a while.

“Why does it always have to be this way? Am I really cursed?” I whispered to my reflection as though it held the answers.

I washed my face and walked back into the room. Seated on the edge of the bed, a knock came on my door.

I rolled my eyes as my nose sniffed out the scent.

“Not now,” I muttered, groaning as I hit my feet against the floor.

The knock came again. “Scarlett? Are you there?” Cherryville's voice came in a hushed tone that infuriated me more.

“Of course, you can pick my scent. You don't have to pretend,” I grunted as I walked to the door, opening it. I leaned against the door, blocking any view of my room with my body.

“What is it you want this time?” I rolled my eyes at her, but she gave me a warm smile.

“You don't have to be rude, it doesn't suit you well.” She uttered with her face void of any emotion. She pushed me out of the way, her body brushing against mine harshly, as she walked into the room.

Rather than getting mad at her, I smiled.

“Finally revealing your true color?” I scoffed, shut the door and leaned against it with my hands crossed against my chest.

She turned to face me, a mocking smile danced on her lips. “My true color? You think this is it?” Her sly smile rubbed me of mine.

What could she be talking about? Is she worse than Winter?

“What do you mean? Are you here to kill me because I'm mated to your mate?”

She waved her hand in the air as if to dismiss my worries and walked to the window. She opened up the window, causing it to make creaking sounds that was almost deafening.

Enraged by the smile on her face, I sprinted to her and grabbed her hand, staring into her eyes.

“What are you here for, Cherryville?” A low growl escaped through my gritted teeth.

I have no intention of letting anyone die before I leave here in a week's time but if it comes down to this, I might have to rethink.

“What do you think I'm here for? Are you that scared of your curse? Scared it will haunt you even after you crossed the borders of your Pack?” She picked each words carefully as though she wanted to stir something inside of me.

My grip on her wrist tightened, yet she stared at me like nothing was wrong.

I wanted to prove her wrong, to tell her I was ready for a new me. A new identity, not the cursed wolf whose mates had to be the price. But could I?

Liam's face, Caleb's cold body against mine felt fresh as though I were still holding him. My eyes welled with tears I tried to hold back, tears of whom I had become… Or who I always had to be.

My grip slipped as I staggered backwards, grasping for air, though the window was open.

“You don't know me,” I clenched my fist against the frame of the window, my voice barely above a whisper. I had no idea if I was talking to her or if I was trying to convince myself against the obvious truth.

She placed a hand on my gently, patting me and I looked at her, my face contoured with confusion and guilt. Guilt of those who had died because they thought I was worth loving.

“You have to show that to yourself. Prove to yourself that you can be more than just what you think you are.” Her hushed voice mixed with the soft smile made her feel too real to be true.

“No,” I shook my head and shrugged my shoulder, causing her hand to slip off my body. “You know nothing about me, and you should just stop pretending.”

“Pretending to know what it feels like to be cursed? Oh, I know that feeling too well, and you don't have to go through this alone.” Her voice sounded more serious and hurt flashed through her face.

“Says who?” I shrugged. “You're just going to die with your mate if I continue to stay here. Are you ready for that?”

“If you're asking me if I'm ready for death, I'd say I never thought I'd come this far. Death is nothing for me to be afraid of.” She muttered, taking a paused. Her eyes searched mine for a c***k, for something to prove to her that I was going to put the past behind me. But there was none.

I can't afford to me weak. Five lives would be taken if I ever let my guard down again. I won't! Not this time.

“If this is what you came for, you should leave now.” I said as a stern warning.

“Of course, I didn't come here to change your mind, silly. It's your life after all.”

My eyes twitched, confused. “Then, why are you here?”

“The pack is organizing a welcome ceremony for you tonight. We want to welcome you officially into the pack and make you accustomed to the law…" I cut in before she could continue.

“Cancel it!” I said as though my life depended on it. “I won't be there so you should cancel it.”

Her face squeezed with a frown instantly like it was her jail breaker. She took a step closer to me, her face smeared with rage that got my knees wobbling. She looked even more scary than Winter.

“Rule one of the Pack, love is a must!” She gritted her teeth, her hand clutched to her dress. “If you know you're allergic to love, you should leave before nightfall.” She warned with a finger pointed at me.

I stood frozen, dumbstruck and I had no idea why. Perhaps because I wasn't expecting it from her soon. Maybe because I wanted someone to try so bad to make me love again while I grow old and happy with them.

“That's enough!” Kaiden's voice reached my ears before I could recover from the shock. He pushed the door open and walked in.

Cherryville swiftly bowed her head in respect while I stood still. Kaiden shifted his gaze to me before looking at Cherryville.

“What is the meaning of that? How dare you threaten her?” His voice growled aloud, but it was as though I were numb to everything happening.

The sound of hope dashing again echoed in my head with no sign of stopping. I was being thrown into that pain again.

“Scarlett? Are you okay?” Kaiden shook me back to reality, his eyes blazing with worry.

Could it be lies too? What does he want from me? Why do they have to keep pretending like they were strong enough to break my curse?

“Can you hear me?” He asked again. My eyes blinked and I nodded.

I glanced at Cherryville. “I know who I am and being here alone is a curse, I'm sorry you'll have to cancel the ceremony.”

“We are Pack now and we do better together. You don't have to be afraid of anything here, we're willing to die for love. We'll be waiting for you.” She uttered in a reversed tone, bowed to Kaiden and walked away.