Chapter 187

Scarlett The ground shuddered violently beneath my feet, the shockwave slamming into us like a raging beast. My ears rang so sharply it felt as though something inside them had shattered, leaving behind nothing but a high-pitched screech. Heat rushed past me, scorching the air, followed by the violent rush of wind and debris. I couldn’t see it—but I could feel it. The pressure crushed against my chest, stealing the breath from my lungs as Lucien tightened his hold, shielding me without hesitation. “Fuck!” I heard Lucien cursed. “She denoted herself!” “Damn! Alpha! Luna!” Arnold's voice filled with worry as he rushed towards our direction. “Are you both okay?” I gently patted Lucien’s chest, feeling the uneven tremor beneath my palm. His arm was still locked around my waist, stiff, as if he hadn’t realized the danger had already passed. I lifted my hand and traced his cheek, grounding him. “I’m fine,” I said softly. “You protected me. That’s why nothing happened to me.” Only then did hi