Chapter 16: Shattered Trust and Silver Linings
(Scarlett's POV)
I paced in my private healing den, feeling the energy in the room crackle with my frustration. Every nerve in my body was tense, my wolf restless under my skin. The memories of the Blood Moon Festival swirled in my mind like a storm. Evelyn’s words. Luna Claire’s actions. Sarah’s smugness. Steven’s absence at my side when I needed him most.
I clenched my fists. I wanted answers. Needed them.
Then a sharp realization struck me. My mate bond with Steven was completely blocked. I couldn’t feel his presence, hear his thoughts, or even sense his emotions. It hit me like a punch to the gut. The void between us wasn’t just emotional—it was physical, too. I had caused it. I had shut him out.
I sat down heavily, my hands trem
