Chapter 15

Scarlett I woke up to the feeling of warm, soft sheets. My eyes were still closed. “What’s that smell? Lavender? Or vanilla? Or both? Mmm… smells amazing,” I reasoned. I could stay like this forever. And… oh, it was perfect. My skin felt soft and cozy. Like I was in heaven... Wait. I opened my eyes and let out a scream when I saw an unfamiliar room. “How did I end up here?” I muttered, still in shock, until my brain recalled Lucien’s face. I was in his car, driving to his… “Oh no!” I suddenly realized, gasping. I’d made it. The room itself looked like a castle, three times the size of the bedroom Alexander and I used to share. I threw off the sheets and climbed out of bed like I’d committed the worst sin of my life. My bare feet touched the icy cold floor, and I squeaked from the chill. “Who turned on the AC?” I grumbled. As a Luna, I feared cold wouldn’t kill me. I only liked the cold when I shifted. Otherwise, give me sunshine. A dual life. I glanced around the room one last time— I