Chapter 24

Scarlett The banquet hall shimmered with warmth, laughter, and gold-trimmed decadence—but all I felt was cold. “Stop drinking, Scarlett. You’ll get drunk.” Kathleen tried to get the goblet I was holding, but I evaded it. I shook my head. “I won’t.” Kathleen let out a heavy sigh. “I don’t know what’s going on between the two of you, but it’s better for the two of you to communicate.” I bottomed the wine and shook my head. “We did communicate. He’s hard to understand.” “Is it because of Jack?” her brows raised. “I’m at fault,” I honestly admitted. “But he should not mind it right? After all, I’m just a broken luna who seeks shelter from him.” Kathleen frowned and flicked my forehead. “Fool. Of course, he’s probably jealous that you’re meeting men other than him. You should know that Alpha’s are inherently possessive.” “Jack is a beta.” Kathleen rolled her eyes. “Duh, whether they are beta, gamma, alpha, as long as they get close to you, their instincts would kick in.” I pursed my lips. I