Chapter 55:Breaking Pack Bonds

(Scarlett's POV) The golden rays of sunlight barely lifted the heaviness surrounding my mood. My office, usually a sanctuary of calm and purpose, felt colder today. The termination documents Emma had sent were placed squarely on my desk, their stark weight undeniable. The neatly printed words severing all ties with the Winters Pack weren’t just on paper. They carried the force of years of betrayal, pain, and resolve to finally break free. I ran my fingers over the corner of the page before tightening my grip. This was closure, but it wasn’t peace. The door to my office slammed open so hard it ricocheted against the wall. Sarah’s furious presence filled the room like a storm, her wolf energy practically crackling in the air around her. "Scarlett," she spat my name, her voice trembling with rage. Her sharp eyes landed on the papers in front of me, pupils narrowing. "What is this nonsense?" I didn’t flinch. I leveled my gaze at her—cold, unyielding. I leaned back in my chair, the fai