Scarlett POV
Three days later, I found a decent apartment through an agent.
The place was small, but it had zero Pack territory marks and zero Alpha presence. It was just a normal, clean space that belonged to no one and to everyone.
No one else's scent. No other wolf's marks. No constant pressure reminding you, "This isn't yours."
I stood at the doorway for a long time. The moment I stepped inside the apartment, my heart felt strangely calm.
The air here was just mine.
I looked around and signed the contract on the spot.
When I finished signing, the agent smiled and shook my hand. "Congratulations on your new home."
Scarlett, you finally have your own place, I told myself silently. This is almost complete freedom, right? You took this brave step. It wasn't easy at all.
Delaney, o
