Alpha King’s True Mate: Mated to My Adoptive Brother

Chapter 65 : She has my full protection .

Chapter 65 : She has my full protection ( Scarletts POV ) Roman kissed me again .

His lips moved with a hunger that I couldnt resist , commanding yet subtle , heated yet controlled .

My hands rested on his chest , a steady barrier between us that grew weaker with every second his lips melded against mine .

I could feel the steady thrum of his heart under my palms , syncing with the erratic beating of my own Roman .

I broke the kiss , my breath uneven , my voice trembling as I forced space between us .

His icy blue eyes , so piercing and filled with unspoken promises , bore into mine .

We ..

we need to keep some distance , I stammered .

At least until the formal mating ritual … This , this feels … Improper ? he finished with a sly tilt of his lips , stepping closer as his towering frame loomed over me .

His fingers grazed my chin , lifting it so couldnt avoid his gaze.

There was a possessiveness in his eyes that sent a shiver down my spine .

Yes , I whispered , my hands reflexively pressing against his chest to stop him from closing the distance again .

Its how you raised me , remember ? You always emphasized discipline , restraint , propriety .

His laugh was low and rich , a sound that ignited something dangerous deep within me .

Discipline ? Restraint ? Since when have you ever truly followed my teachings , little wolf ? His smile deepened as I fumbled to formulate a response .

always- The words caught in my throat .

Did I always follow his teachings ? No , not always .

He tilted his head , a teasing edge in his voice .

You , Scarlett Winters , obedient ? He paused , leaning closer .

Really now .

The smirk he wore was maddening .

But it was also devastatingly a attractive .

I felt heat rise to my face and quickly turned away from him , creating distance between us as I crossed the room .

Thats not the point I snapped , though my tone lacked the sharpness I intended .

Its just … were not supposed to ..

not yet ..

He followed me , slow and deliberate .

Fate doesnt care about supposed to ; Scarlett , he said , voice soft but laced with authority .

He stopped just behind me , his warmth surrounding me like an invisible tether .

The Moon Goddess herself binds us .

Brother and sister by circumstance .

Mates by destiny .

i froze , his words slicing through the air between us .

I bit my lower lip , caught between guilt , confusion , and the undeniable pull i felt toward him .

Shh , he murmured , his finger brushing against the mark he had left on my neck .

My breath hitched .

You think too much Suddenly , a sharp mental buzz sliced through the moment , startling me .

Roman stiffened , his ice blue eyes narrowing as he tilted his head , clearly receiving a mindlink .

The brief shift in his expression from irritation to curiosity was enough to confirm the culprit .

Hunter , he muttered , the name dropping from his lips like a curse .

The connection pulled me in as well , and I immediately caught the desperate tone in Hunters voice .

Roman Scarlett Sarah Winter has made another request My fists clenched reflexively .

I already knew what he was about to say .

Let me guess , I said coldly through the link .

This is about Grace Yes , Hunter confirmed hesitantly .

Her condition is worsening .

She- No.

I interrupted firmly A sharp , bitter edge filled my voice .

The answer is no .

Find someone else .

There are plenty of healers in the Northern territories .

They can save their golden child without me .

Hunter paused for a moment , as if gauging how far he could push the subject .

Scarlett , I understand your anger , but = Tru not up for debate , I shopped .

Graces suffering isnt my burden to bear I broke the connection hard , cutting Hunter off before he could respond .

Romans hand came to rest on my shoulder , squeezing gently .

I turned to face him , searching for understanding in his expression .

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She has my full protection you .

Am My voice faltered , but I forced myself to ask .

Am I being too heartless ? His icy blue eyes softened slightly , though his words remained steady .

Mercy isnt something you owe anyone , Scarlett .

And I will never force it upon His reassurance settled something deep inside me , though I still felt lingering doubts .

Memories of my upbringing in the Thorn Pack swirled in my mind those brutal years after my k ******** g , when survival overshadowed everything .

Roman had always taught me to value strength above all Compassion was optional , but strength was necessity .

After what theyve done to you , he added , his voice dropping lower , colder , No one would blame you for turning your back on them ? I nodded stiffly , more to myself than to him .

He was right .

Grace and Sarah were only reaping what they had sown Later that night , back at the seaside mansion , I found myself once again in Romans arms , though this time with far less resistance .

He carried me inside effortlessly , ignoring my protests , just as he always had when I was a girl in the Thorn Pack .

Roman | exclaimed half heartedly squirming in his hold .

Im perfectly capable of walking .

And Im perfectly capable of carrying you he shot back , his tone light yet commanding .

Its faster this way Behind us , Hunter trailed quietly , his expression a mix of resignation and relief .

I could only assume that our apparent reconciliation had calmed whatever tension he was feeling .

Once inside , Roman set me down gently , his hand brushing against my waist for just a moment longer than necessary , Hooked up at him , ready to protest again , but his gaze softened me instantly You should rest , he said , his voice firm but kind .

Hunter and I have business to handle .

I nodded without argument this time , surprisingly content to follow his instruction .

The earlier doubts that lingered in my mind had been temporarily pushed aside .

Romans unwavering presence had that effect on me , grounding me in a way nothing else ever could .

( Romans POV ) Seated in my study , I found it difficult to concentrate .

Hunters voice droned on , detailing threats , strategies , and intelligence , but my drifting back to Scarlett .

Through our mate bond , I could feel her peaceful rest , which both comforted and distracted me .

Roman Hunter murmured , pulling my attention back to him .

He placed a stack of reports on the desk .

Youre not listening .

I leaned back in my chair , steepling my fingers as I met his concerned gaze .

Something important ? mind kept Yes , he answered stiffly .

Nathan Blake may not be directly involved , but weve uncovered ties between Graces biological father and Lucas Greys rogue pack .

The name sent a spark of rage through me .

My wolf , Logan , stirred beneath my skin , flooding me with a surge of latent energy and protective fury .

Lucas , I said slowly , my voice low and controlled .

He dares interfere ? plans .

Whats certain is that Graces condition has indirectly created an It seems so , Hunter confirmed .

Though we havent yet pinpointed his exact plans .

opportunity for him My ice blue eyes burned with feral intensity as I processed this news .

Logan growled restlessly within me , his instincts pushing me to strike preemptively , to crush any potential threats to Scarlett .

Scarlett doesnt need interference , I said finally , my tone sharp and decisive .

Let her handle the Winter Pack as she sees fil Hunter looked hesitant Sr.

with Alexander growing more unstable- She has my full protection , I interrupted coldly .

Alexander , Lucas , Nathan … none of them have the power to harm her now .

Hunter nodded , his unease gradually fading .

He placed the final report on my desk before stepping back to await further instructions .

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