Chapter 12: Run Along to Your Mate
(Scarlett's POV)
After Marcus left my apartment, I sank onto my couch, exhaustion washing over me. The confrontation with my biological father had drained me more than I cared to admit. I ran my fingers through my auburn hair, trying to process everything that had happened over the last few days.
My phone buzzed again—the fifth time in twenty minutes. I glanced at the screen and scoffed. Another unknown number, but I recognized the pattern. Jason Reed, Alexander's loyal Beta, was cycling through different phones trying to reach me.
"Give it up already," I muttered, tossing the phone aside.
Cora stirred restlessly within me. They're persistent, she growled in my mind.
"Persistent but predictable," I replied aloud.
Since I'd blocked both Alexander an
