After two months of peace, I returned to my villa
Opening the door, I found the family still squatting in my home.
Sarah rushed over. “Scarlett! You’re back! Was your journey tiring? Are you hungry? I could prepare some fresh meat?”
Her unprecedented warmth made my skin crawl.
“No need, Elder.”
“What are you calling me? I’m your Sarah!”
“Alexander and I are severing our bond. Elder is appropriate.”
Sarah looked desperately at Alexander, who reluctantly approached.
“Scarlett, stop being difficult. See how Sarah cares for you? Why ruin a good pack life?”
“Weren’t you
the one demanding severance? Saying whoever backed down was a coward? Have you signed the ritual papers?”
Alexander pressed his lips together, then grabbed my hand. “Enough. You cancelled our hotels, destroyed our clothes – I’ve forgiven it all. Let’s never mention severance again. See how good I am to you?”
I pulled away. “Skip the nonsense. Sign the papers. Let’s end this cleanly.”
Sarah prompted him. “Show her the gift you got her!”
Alexander rushed to retrieve a large wrapped package.
“Scarlett, you always wanted this diamond bracelet, right? James even used his pension to help buy it!”
I glanced at it – even from across the room, I could tell it was fake. The crystals had no natural energy signature.
“Alexander, you spent $50,000 on Victoria’s genuine necklace. For me, you buy flea market trash? If you’re going to lie, at least spend enough for a decent fake. Did you think I wouldn’t know the difference?”
Alexander flushed. “It’s not fake! I got it from the Northern jewelers! I have proof!”
Then let’s visit their shop now. If they’re selling fakes, the compensation would be massive.”
“It was… in the Southern Territory…”
“No problem. I’ll pay for your travel permit. Let’s go now.”
Emma burst in. “Brother, stop pretending! It’s fake – you bought it for $300 from the street
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market! She doesn’t deserve real diamonds anyway she’s only worth fake trash!” Alexander roared. “Silence!”
“Brother, just sever the bond! Victoria’s back mate with her instead! Let her be our Luna!” 4
“You know nothing! Stay out of this!”
Sarah pulled Emma. “Adult pack business isn’t for pups. Go to your room!”
“Wait, Emma. Since you don’t understand, let me explain why your brother and parents resist the severance.”
Emma crossed her arms. “Fine. Explain.”
“How much does your brother make monthly?”
“$3,000,”
“And your parents?”
