Chapter 154

Scarlett’s POV

My voice wavered, and I saw Clay’s face crumble further, quilt etched in every line. But I kept going, needing them to understand, once and for sti

“Why would I ever go back to a place like that? A place whers the weak are preyed upon and where Alphas would rather protect their pack members than their own mate? You let Bianca poison our bond. You chose her werd over mine, allowed the elders to frumiliate me, stood by while the park ndicated cen Why would I ever return to that life?”

Clay nodded, his face pale and full of regret. “You don’t have to stay in Redcape, Scarlett. We… we know how toxic it was for you there The Highlands. Tealberg-they’re different. Kinder. More accepting. We’ll go wherever you feel safe. Everyone who hurt your has faced justice, everyone except Timothe and Tasha. And they… they’re yours to deal with however you choose.”

His words gave me pause.

Lucian’s voice broke as he looked up at me, his eyes red and filled with a raw desperation that pulled at something deep inside me. “We’ll hand them over- Timothy, Tasha, everyone who ever hurt you. Do with them as you wish. Just… come home, Scarlett,” he said, his voice barely more than a whisper.

I felt the weight of his plea, but I kept my resolve steady, refusing to let myself be swayed by his anguish. “I won’t go back with you,” I replied, each word