Mate Reclaimed

Chapter 00011

Chapter 11

Scarlett's pov

I slowly blinked into consciousness as the bright rays of light from the window blinded me.

I surveyed my surroundings, and all the events of the past day came rushing back into my mind as I sat up. I let out a loud sigh.

For a moment, I couldn't help but wonder if I had actually made the right decision by returning to this pack. I didn't even have a plan, for Christ's sake. How was I intending to uncover those really behind my death and reveal the truth to Silas?

I rose from my bed and looked out the window at a loss and as different thoughts swirled through my mind, a loud knock on my door brought me back to the present.

"Scarlett? Are you alright? You've been in your room all morning," Nora's voice came through the door, and from the way the sun was shining down outside I could tell it was well past noon.

I barely had any sleep all night as my thoughts were preoccupied, I hadn't known when sleep had finally claimed me, and I was honestly surprised I had slept for so long.

A small ironic smile grazed my lips as I mused on the fact that my body knew I was home...if I could call it that.

I made my way towards the door and unlocked it before moving away, letting a worried-looking Nora in.

"Good afternoon," I greeted as I plopped back down onto my bed and she merely stared at me in confusion.

"I was knocking on your door for like five minutes," she commented.

"I guess I was more tired than I had originally thought," I muttered as I rubbed a hand over my face.

"It was kind of expected, you've been through so much after all," Nora replied as she stared at me with kind, compassionate eyes. I remained silent as a part of me didn't want to lie to her, Nora had always been a sweet soul and I was almost repulsed by myself for taking advantage of that...almost.

"We should go get you something to eat, I can only imagine how hungry you are," Nora announced as she rose from my bed and I followed her lead as she led me out of my room and towards the dining room.

"I don't think Alpha Silas would appreciate me walking around his pack so freely," I commented.

"You're with me, you have nothing to worry about." She assured me and I remained silent.

As we walked, just like the night before, I couldn't help but scan my surroundings and muse on how not much had changed.

This place was exactly how I had designed it and I was unsure whether to be happy or sad at the fact.

"It's beautiful right?" Nora's voice brought me out of my musing.

"What?" I asked as I turned to her.

"The pack house? Sometimes I'm still amazed by how beautiful it is." She clarified and I gave her a small smile.

"Whoever designed this had great taste," I muttered just as we slipped into the dining room and thankfully it had emptied out save for a handful of people who were still lingering about.

As we sat and I piled my plate with an omelette and some sausages, the door swung open and Silas and Asher, his beta, strolled into the room.

My eyes met with Silas's and held and just like every other time, my heart dropped.

His eyes turned into slits when they settled on me and his features hardened over and it took me a moment to remember I was Scarlett, a rogue he despised.

"So this is the famous rogue no one can stop talking about," Asher announced as he strolled towards me and I seemed to remember myself as I hurriedly rose from my chair and bowed in respect.

"Scarlett, this is Asher, Silas' beta." Nora introduced and I slowly rose to stare at Asher who was grinning at me in all his boyish charm.

"Nice to meet you Beta," I muttered meekly with downcast eyes.

"No need for all those stifling formalities, you can call me Asher." He said as he stretched out his hand for a handshake.

"I can-" I began.

"She will address you with your title and with respect because you are of different ranks," Silas spoke up for the first time since he walked into the room.

"The clearer her boundaries are in this pack, the better. Don't make her think she is your equal Asher," He continued and I couldn't help but marvel at how cold he could be. I chanced a glance at him for a moment, searching for any sign that this was the mate I had once loved and who had loved me in return but I couldn't seem to find him. In his place was this man who was as hard as stone.

"Silas there is no need to" Asher began.

"We have work to do, Asher, let's go." Silas cut him off before he turned and headed out of the room.

Asher remained silent but stared at me with apologetic eyes before he turned and made his way out.

"I'll see you ladies later," he called out to us before he closed the door behind him.

I could feel the eyes of the few pack members who were still in the room on me but I paid them no mind as I settled back into my chair and played with the food on my plate, my appetite suddenly gone.

"I know Silas can be callous at times but trust me when you get to know him you'll understand he isn't all that bad," Nora muttered to me.

"You don't have to give excuses for him Nora, Alpha Silas is right. I'm way below your rank, I'm a rogue for crying out loud. I shouldn't even be here, sitting at the same table as you." I muttered as I rose from my chair, my food now abandoned.

"Sca-" she began.

"I think I'm going to just rest in my room for a while," I announced and without waiting for her response I walked out of the room.