Chapter 256:A Flurry of Calls and a Snowy Predicament

(Scarlett's POV) I watched Wilson hang up the phone after dismissing the Winter Pack's call. His expression was a mixture of protectiveness and satisfaction as he turned to face me. "Miss Winters, I've instructed the communications team to block any further calls from the Winter Pack," he said. I nodded silently, taking another small bite of my millet porridge. In truth, I couldn't care less about the Winter Pack's desperation. Blood ties meant nothing when compared to the genuine love and protection I'd received from the Thorn Pack all these years. "Thank you, Wilson," I said simply. The relief on his face was evident. He probably expected me to feel conflicted about turning away my biological family. Little did he know that Roman and Luna Kathryn were my real family – the ones who had raised me, protected me, loved me. My phone vibrated again. This time, it was Natalie Thorne. I instantly felt warmer seeing her name. "Natalie," I answered, a genuine smile crossing my face. "S