Chapter 38

Scarlett's POV 

King Zachary's words echoed in her mind as she continued with the remainder of her duties at the quarantine for the day. "You need not worry; you are safe here, as long as you remain under my care." He lingered longer than she anticipated, and while she wasn't fond of the attention his presence attracted, she found herself not wanting him to go. She felt an unusual sensation in his presence. Secure and tranquil. She had experienced it only in the presence of another person throughout her life, and that was Mason. 

Following his rejection, she never experienced it with anyone else. She wasn't surprised. Lycans like her had only one opportunity to find their true mates, and after Mason's rejection, the possibility of finding another was closed off. She had lived in satisfaction with having her sons, fully aware that she would never experience genuine love and affection. It was of no concern to her; she had the affection of her sons. However, whenever she