Chapter 121

Scarlett's POV The night was heavy, but our heartbeats were steady as the three of us dressed in all black. Since it was nighttime, it wouldn't be easy for anyone to see us, plus we also had masks on our faces—as Nick had suggested. "We look like robbers," I heard Arnold chuckle while adjusting his mask. I laughed. "We are robbers indeed. We'll steal Alexander's captives." We crouched near the border. The forest was dense and familiar—after all, I had been here for years already. Lucien was by my side, his eyes cutting through the darkness, alert for any enemies ahead. I knew he was worried about me meeting Alexander—not because he thought I still had feelings for him, but because what Alexander had done to me was traumatizing. Although he wouldn't say it directly, I knew Lucien was afraid it might reopen old wounds in my heart. Honestly, although I was a bit hesitant to go back to the Crescent Moon pack—and if I could help it, I really didn't want to see or meet Alexander again—anythi