---- dare be so arrogant? He wouldn't dare touch our people." Kieran's voice was emotionless. ''He was targeting me from the start. You were just an excuse. But we should keep a lower profile in the future." So all his friends knew about his relationship with Scarlett. Only I had been the fool, deceived by the whole world's lies. Leaving Nightshade Forest, a sudden downpour began. I didn't hesitate-I walked straight into the storm. Iused my purse to shield my hair, walking home step by step. Just like that rainy night years ago when I walked out of the orphanage alone. That time, I was walking toward a new life. This time, I was walking toward an ending. No one knew that a car had been following me until I reached the pack house and went inside. ---- Only then did it turn on its headlights and slowly drive away, disappearing at the end of the road. After returning home, I began shivering uncontrollably. I took some cold medicine and went to bed. When Kieran came home and found me flushed with fever and shaking all over, he immediately rushed me to the hospital. In my delirium, I felt the sharp prick of an IV needle, cold liquid flowing continuously into my body. After tossing and turning for a long time, I finally fell into deep sleep. Kieran sat by my bedside without moving, barely daring to breathe for fear of waking me. The door opened softly. Scarlett entered with medical supplies, telling the Alpha, ''You should rest. I'll watch over her." Kieran didn't look up. ''No need. I want to stay with her. I want her to see me the moment she opens her eyes." ---- Scarlett slid her hand inside Kieran's shirt, her warm breath playing around his ear. "Kieran, Luna's medication contains sedatives. She's in deep sleep now-she won't wake up until tomorrow." "You could rest first. Don't you trust me to watch over her? Or maybe you want me to sleep with you? Right here in the hospital, right next to Luna -the ultimate thrill. Don't you want to try?" Kieran's voice was obviously strained. ''Aria's still running a fever, and my hand isn't convenient. You should leave..." But Scarlett wouldn't relent. She grabbed his tie and leaned down to kiss him. "It doesn't matter if you're not convenient. I'll do all the work." Kieran tried to push her away with his good hand, but she pressed closer, straddling his lap. His voice grew husky. "Are you sure Aria won't wake up?" The next second, he took control, gripping ---- Scarlett's neck firmly and kissing her dominantly. His voice became dreamy as he lifted her and walked toward the door. Scarlett laughed softly. "Not staying with Luna anymore?"