Arrow Lake Memories better off dead

Scarlett wasn't afraid when Jace got into her personal space. She was convinced he wouldn't hurt her. Her ears perked up when he spoke. She listened carefully and instantly remembered that feeling. In what horrible state she arrived here in Teekon. How beaten and timid she was. There was nothing left of that Scarlett. She was still kind but she grown into a tougher lady than she imagined she would. Her ears slowly fell back.

"Yes. Yes I have felt that way. But in a different way than you have. I have been bullied for more than two years. Ever since I was born everyone disapproved of me. I was a monster, a demon hiding in a wolf's body. I could nothing right. I was ignored and shoved aside. I wasn't allowed to participate in anything or even get a trade once I was old enough. All I wanted was some recognition, someone to tell me that I wasn't a complete monster. That I wasn't... worthless. Each time I thought I would get it after making a kill or helping someone. Even saving someone's kid. Nope. Never. I felt cursed. I felt like a demon. But now I realize that it is only because others made me feel that way. I guess for you it is much more difficult because you have to fight against yourself instead of others. I left. It got better. I wouldn't know. Maybe a change of scenery? You are always in the the area. Maybe there are things that remind you constantly of your past?"