The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

~CARTER~

"What did you want to see us for?" I ask my father. "I told you I wanted to spend as much alone time with Scarlett as possible. I don't want to be disturbed, father!"

We were in the middle of making love for the third time when my father knocked on the door and interrupted us.

I wanted to spend as much time with Scarlett as possible. In fact, I wanted to take her on a proper honeymoon with just the two of us. I wanted to smile at just the thought of it.

He smiles, "I'm aware of what you said to me, son, and I understand that you want to spend time with your wife after everything that has happened. However, there is someone that I wanted you to meet today."

I quirk a brow, "You mean to tell me that you disturbed me to meet someone? A business meeting, father?"

Does he realize that I had a near-death experience? Why would I want to speak with a business partner right now?

"Trust me," Alaric says as he walks in. "This is someone you're going to want to see."

His words spark my curiosity. Why was he so sure that it was someone I would want to see? I guess it wouldn't hurt to find out.

“You look like you've been crying.” I tease him. “Did you think that you will never see me again?”

“Stop teasing him!” Scarlett scolds me.

My brother ignores my attempt to harass him.

I follow them out the door with my wife right next to me. I was never letting her out of my sight again. She would always be near me, and I knew it would take some time before I could be away from her and feel relaxed. For now, I would keep her as close to me as possible until I felt like it was safe.

"Uncle Ben," I whisper in surprise.

He looks at me and smiles. "Come hug your uncle. It's been years since I've last seen you."

I walk over to him, and he pulls me in for a short hug as he taps my back.

"What are you doing here?" I ask in surprise.

He looks at my father and sighs, "Your father told me you've been having a difficult time recently. I wanted to come show my support."

I was happy he was in front of me after so many years. Uncle Ben fell out with the wrong people and has been hiding since. I'm surprised that he took the risk to see me today.

"Is this your pretty wife?" He asks me.

I smiled and showed her off with pride. "This is my pregnant wife, Scarlett. The most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on."

Scarlett blushes at my compliment and greets my uncle.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, pretty girl." He greets her. "I'm happy that my nephew has finally found a girl to settle down with. A woman to make him happy. I haven't seen him in years, but I know you're why he's smiling so brightly."

"He's always been a sour pussy until Scarlett entered his life," Ares says as he walks into the room with a grin.

I flip him the finger, and everyone chuckles.

"There's something else I wanted to speak to all of you about." He adds. "After your father told me what was happening, I realized that this is something I should no longer keep a secret from all of you."

"What is it?" I ask him. Whatever it was, it seemed as though it was pretty serious.

"There seems to be something left out from the curse. A loophole of a sort." He finally says, to my surprise.

I didn't think it would have anything to do with the curse.

"A loophole?" I ask in confusion. "What loophole could it possibly be?"

He nods, "It turns out that we can have someone very close like a mate in our lives. It's just slightly different. She wouldn't be an official mate but I would say damn close to it.”

"I'm confused," Alaric says. "Someone close to a mate?"

"He or she is supposed to be the key to saving each of us." He explains. "We're calling her the miracle mate."

I frown. "How is that possible?"

"You're not the first person that met a woman you deeply connected with. A woman that prevents you from searching for another every full moon. She's the only one that you look for." He tells me. "Your case is the third in the family, Carter. At first, we thought nothing of it, but now we know the truth. For each of us, there is someone out there who can help stop the curse."

I stiffen, "are you saying that Scarlett is that person for me?"

He smiles, "Ever since you realized you had feelings for her, have you looked for another woman to sleep with during a full moon?"

I shook my head, "no, I always search for her. Only for her."

"There's your answer, my boy." He chuckles. "We don't know much about it since it's only recently started happening. However, I think it's great news for all of us. Once you find that special woman, your life will turn around for the better. There would no longer be a reason to lock yourself up on a full moon since she's the only one you'll ever need. Of course, this is only possible if the woman accepts you."

I looked at Scarlett, and even without this news, I knew she was the best thing that ever happened to me.

I pull her into my arms and hug her tightly, "I always knew that you were my miracle."

She smiles up at me brightly. "Loving you is the best feeling in the entire world, Carter. I will never love another man; you're the only one for me."

Ares chuckles, "I think it's safe to say that Scarlett loves our brother deeply. There's simply no question about that."

I grin and dip my head to pull her in for a kiss.

Scarlett clings to me, and everyone claps for us.

"I love you, Scarlett," I whisper against her lips. "I love you so much, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you and our baby. You've given me everything I ever wanted and more. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me a chance."

"No," she whispers. "Thank you for opening up yourself to me. I love you so much, Carter!"

I knew my future with Scarlett would be bright. She was my shining star and always will be. I couldn't wait to spend the rest of my life with her and the best part about all of this was that she felt the exact same way about me.

~THE END~

. . . . .

Hi, my beautiful readers. We have come to the end of another one of my stories, and once again, I cannot thank you enough for supporting me since the beginning of my writing journey. You are truly unique, and I am so happy that God blessed me with readers like you.

I would like to give you an update on what books are coming next. Firstly, Clara and Alaric's story will start right after this chapter (the first four chapters are already posted)

Secondly, Griffin and Elsa's story will follow soon after. I wasn't planning on writing a book for Griffin, but since many of you asked for a book on him, I decided to include one. I hope this makes you happy!

Sneak peek of Clara and Alaric's story(Professor Dearest):

~CLARA~

"Is this what you wear to the academy, Clara?" Alaric growls against my ear.

I'd purposely worn the shortest skirt possible to get his attention, and I was happy it worked.

I knew that I shouldn't be doing this. All the cells in my body screamed at me to stop.

He was my professor and also my ex-boyfriend's older brother. Not to mention that he was going through a very shitty divorce with one of the worst women I've ever met in my entire life. Her beauty did not match her dark soul.

He should be off-limits. But still, I find myself craving him. Each day I spent with him, I fell deeper and deeper into a hole that I knew I would never be able to climb out of.

His hands were on either side of the desk, and my ass was pressed against the edge of it as he leaned closer to me.

I could feel his arousal.

It's the first time he's ever had such a reaction to me. Was my plan finally working?

"Take it off." He growls low and dangerously. "And put on something that covers your ass!"

I smile seductively and do exactly as he asks. Well, I did the first part but chose to ignore the second half.

"Clara!" He growls as I remove my skirt so that I am left with nothing on but pink panties.

"What?" I ask innocently. "You said to remove it. Is this not enough? Do you want me to remove more?"

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