Sally's POVIt landed on the new scar Kaytlyn left me. Unintentionally, my cardigan sleeve must have popped up without me realizing it. Quickly, I pulled down my sleeves and stood up straight.I was hoping to avoid him, but instead, he caught me. Concerns loom over his features. Gently grabbing my wrists, he pushed both my sleeves to my elbows and examined the scars. His eyes darkened even more, thinking, it's scaring me."What happened?""Nothing." I tried to pull me away but failed.His lips curled into a thin, gloomy line. “Did you do this to yourself?” He asked carefully."Are not." I frowned.“Is that your grandfather?” This time he asked.“You know, for a man, I would judge a lot.” Tried to ignore him, but failed."Scars like these don't just appear on your skin for no reason." He retorted. "I have to believe in something else, the fact that he's done this to you before.""You don't know anything. So, just back off." Successfully, I snatched my wrist back and walked away from hi
Sally's POVHe shot me a look. "You know it's not like that."My eyes narrowed in disbelief. "Really? I don't think I understand what you mean, so please, enlighten me."He sighed dejectedly. "Look, I know I was wrong. But could you not hold this against me the whole time I'm trying to be civil to you?"With obvious amusement in my eyes, I frowned. "So what you're trying to say is that you're forcing yourself to talk to me even though you don't want to.""Not so." He sighed for the tenth time. "I am truly, sincerely, and honestly trying my best to make peace with you and resolve things between us."I reached out my hand almost immediately, telling him to stop. "First of all, what peace are you talking about? If this was about 3 years ago, then know that I've long since forgotten it. And second, there's nothing to work on between us, we're fine the way we are. hey. You mind your own business while I do the same. Now, that's peace.""No, no," He bowed his head low before facing me again
Sally's POVWhen Ryan's pack finds out that Darius is in town, they can't contain themselves and organize a barbecue gathering as fall approaches.I find it strange that these wolves have a barbecue in the fall, and it's not the first time I've had to go. But, it is unique. It's them. That's their thing."You'll be late for the barbecue, Sally." My grandmother warned.I grumbled as I went downstairs. "No, I wouldn't. I mean, it's not even for me. So why should I bother?"The woman shot a glare at me, quick enough to silence me. "It doesn't matter if it's for you or not, you were invited and that's that. Being late to an event you were invited to is rude." She reprimanded."Burn!" Darius cheered in the background as he too came down the stairs.The woman also shot him a look. His face was pale. And I lost it, bursting out laughing at the bottom of the stairs. "Your face. Oh my god. Priceless."“You are no different, young master.” The old lady scolded.I linked my arm with his and pull
Sally's POVIn private, Darius told me how Ryan was ready to pounce on him and serve him up for the grill. It's true, he looked like he had a burst vein or two when Jackson and Albert started pulling him away from us.Sitting across from me, Athena continued to give me a secret look that said you're-sly and another expression of hers that said I-didn't-know-that-you-had-it-in- Friend. She smirked at me and handed me a plate of mashed potatoes.By the end of the day, Darius and I couldn't keep up with the facade anymore because we were laughing like a bunch of drunks, but it was fun. Before he went home with my Jeep - yes, he left me behind with my car - he told me to talk to Ryan. That poor guy looked so upset, that he didn't even eat.Okay, now, I feel bad.After helping Athena clean up around her, I asked the girl where he was. She told me he might be in the office, if not, ask Albert.The first place I checked was his office. Knock on the door a few times. I was about to leave but
Sally's POVKnocking on the office door, I hoped to find my grandmother, but she was nowhere in the room. Go deeper into the room, wanting to wait for her to talk about the trip.I haven't been in the office for a long time, and it's a throwback to the past. I remember seeing my father at his desk, rummaging through stacks of papers on the desk with furrowed eyebrows, which always stopped me.I pulled the chair out from the table and sat down, looking at the table, I happened to see pictures of my parents' car. My grandfather said they were in a car accident, but looking at the photo, their car is in perfect condition. There are more than 10 photos, I went through all of them until the last 3 photos.A vintage necklace hangs around a burned corpse. I remember that necklace, it belonged to my mother. The more I looked at it, I could feel my heart lifting. Went through 2 more times, their unique wedding band which I remember loving to play with. The last photo is of their corpses before
Sally's POVPlace my elbow on my inner calf. "Am I your disappointment? Mom? Dad?"I felt tears welling up in my eyes again, blurring my vision before I blinked them away.That's when I had nothing more to say, I realized I didn't have a coat. I left the house with just jeans, a short-sleeved T-shirt, and a pair of trucks. Rubbing my hand on my arm to find the heat, I hugged her to comfort her.Just then, I felt a warm coat placed on my shoulders. Tilting my head up, I saw Ryan looking down at me with sympathetic eyes.If this were any other normal day, I would chew his head off, but today I'm too tired to fight. So. I remained quiet and sat still, waiting for him to take the space next to me.I pulled his jacket closer to me, his scent immediately calmed me down. "How long?" is all I asked."Because you asked them why they had to die like that?"Sitting up straight again, I rubbed my hands together for more heat. I had stopped crying at that point, but the tears started flowing again
Sally's POV"You know my parents?" I spoke softly as I seemed to be caught off guard.Both Ryan's parents nodded with gentle but sad smiles on their faces. "They are the kindest people we have ever met and known. Your grandparents are no exception, they may be a stubborn couple, but they are very thoughtful and generous. Speaking of which, How are your grandparents? I've seen your grandmother around, she looks very well."I swallowed the lump in my throat before answering. "My grandfather passed away 3 years ago." Suddenly, the room became silent.Ryan's parents looked genuinely surprised by the news, as did Ryan. "We're so sorry. I know this is long overdue, but you have our deepest condolences." Ryan's mother said.I could only nod weakly with pursed lips, I couldn't say it was okay because it wasn't. So it's best if I keep my mouth shut.Sensing the awkward atmosphere in the room, Ryan quickly broke it welcomed us, and began our little journey. We embarked on the trip on foot.Ryan
Sally's POVEven in this cool water, I could still feel his body heat radiating from mine. No matter how much I tried to control myself, I couldn't take my eyes off his lips. Accidentally, in the heat of the moment, I bit my lower lip.His chest rumbled and grumbled before capturing my lips, gently nibbling on my lower lip, trying to gain access. And when he did, he deepened the kiss. My fingers buried deep in his hair, tugging gently, making him groan in satisfaction.I don't know how, but I let his sinful yet seductive lips move down my neck. Since I met him again, especially with the space and time that happened between us, I couldn't help but this fuzzy and warm feeling growing inside me.Closing my eyes, I turned my head back in joy. Only to open it and see seven pairs of wide, surprised, excited, strange, slightly disgusted eyes staring at us. These people were supposed to be traveling, not here, and witness this strange but intimate situation we were in.Panting rather sheepish