Scarlett

Five days. Five agonizing days since the Alpha King’s proposal had shattered my world.

The pressure of his ultimatum pressed against my chest like a stone, making each breath a struggle.

How could I possibly tell my people? The words stuck in my throat whenever I tried to form them. And Finn; my sweet, loyal Finn, how would he look at me if he knew the terrible price I had to pay for his life?

The thought consumed me, crawling through my veins, stealing sleep from my nights and peace from my days. My beloved mate was dying, his strength fading with each passing hour. And I alone held...