Chapter 10:Confrontations and Regrets

(Scarlett's POV) Emma's brow furrowed as she leaned forward, her glass of amber liquid untouched in her hand. "Scarlett, there's something I need your help with," she said, her voice low but firm. I raised an eyebrow at her serious tone. "What is it?" I asked, setting my glass down and giving her my full attention. Emma hesitated for a moment, her eyes flickering with worry. She sighed and then spoke. "It’s Timothy, my cousin." She bit her lip, looking uncertain. "He’s in a really bad way." "Go on," I prompted gently, though my wolf, Cora, already stirred with interest. Something about Emma’s tone made me uneasy. "Timothy’s an omega in the Chase Pack," Emma explained, her hands wrapping around her glass tightly. "Three months ago, he got into some kind of fight with rogues, and they... they cursed him." I stiffened at that. Curses weren’t things to take lightly. Emma swallowed hard and continued. "He can’t shift properly anymore. It’s like his body gets stuck halfway through, an