Book I - 30

SCARLET

Of course, I was only going to meet Luke to return the earrings. I asked Katherine not to mention anything to Nate.

Here I was, being cautious again with Nate. He was only my best friend, but what he would say to me always seemed like a big deal. Perhaps it was because he saved me a couple of times in the past. I just didn’t want to disappoint him.

The night after my classes, I received a text from Luke that he would have me picked up by his driver. He asked me if I could come to the office first.

A middle-aged, well-built man in a crisp gray suit approached me as soon as I was at the gate. He was standing next to a limousine, which made me instantly realize he was the driver.

“Good evening, Miss Carter.” He greeted me with a slight nod. “Mr. Alejandro sent me to give you a lift.”

“Good evening, Mister…?”

“Call me Rey, miss.” Rey opened the door of the car. “If you please.” He gestured to hop in.

“Thank you, Rey.” I stepped inside.

The moment I was in, I smelled Luke’s scent