***Bryan*** Max made me feel guilty again. I probably would have been with Scarlett by now. But Max's warning kept me grounded. My mind was beginning to play games on me. I was having images of Scarlett being all nice to that James guy. Could this be jealousy? I doubt it. I don't love Scarlett. What I have for her is a desire I've never had for anyone before. She matches my energy perfectly. Even when I found out she was Debby, that feeling remained. I was thankful for what Debby did for me all those years, I made a promise to her that I'll come look for her when I get back. I realized after a few months of searching for Debby, that I was only grateful to her and wanted to find her again to thank her. What I must have seen as love as a boy was just appreciation for her kindness. The way I feel for Scarlett hasn't changed even after finding out she's Debby. When she said she was going to accept my decision and not complain. I expected that she was just being unnatural. Doesn'
***Scarlett*** Bryan pulled over in the driveway. I was watching a programme on TV, when I heard the sound of his car. I know we didn't end on a goodnote last time he was here but I really missed him. He knocked on the door before I could open it. He was impatient with his knock. He banged harder on the door. "I'm coming, Bryan. Do you want to break the door down?" I unlocked the door and Bryan stormed in. He pushed the door close and locked it. He clenched his hands, his breathing fast. He shut his eyes. "I'm trying to control it," he whispered. "What's going on? Are you okay" I asked. I touched him lightly. His eyes opened and a reddish amber glow stared back at me. I think I shouldn't have touched him. I stepped back from him but It was too late for me. He grabbed my arm. And pulled me close, taking my lips with a powerful need. I moaned at the feel of his calloused hand on my neck. I sniffed a weird scent on him. I froze. He broke the kiss and carried me to t
***Bryan*** Damn it! I slammed my fist on the couch. I never thought it through. I had hurt not only her feelings but her pride. All that I had in mind was how to rush here to Scarlett and let her quench the fire in my loins. I was going crazy without her. The deed was already done. With the sexual tension dissipated, I could think clearly, my stress was gone and I felt my mood brighten up. This could be done by no one but Scarlett. Ingrid wasn't capable ...the connection wasn't there. I went to shower, making sure every scent of Ingrid was washed out of my body. Not that I can smell her now because Scarlett's scents were all over. But I had to make sure I scrubbed myself properly. I don't want her going full military on me again like she did out there. After my shower, I checked my cabinet for a clean vest and shorts to wear. I gently open Scarlett’s bedroom door. She was lying in bed. Her comforter draped over her. I slipped into the bed hoping she wasn't going to hav
***Scarlett***Bryan spent the night with me just as he promised. It's sad that we can't end up together. If we could, I would love to sleep next to him every night and wake up by his side each morning. It's obvious we couldn't get enough of each other. Each time the thought pops in my head about how I should fight to make Bryanmine, I dismiss it immediately. That is the promise I have to keep to myself. Wanting him to myself knowing fully well about the sad history behind us will cause him trouble with his pack. I understand that being with Ingrid might not be his choice but that pack took him in when he had nowhere else to go. He owes the Mo pack his life. I'm part wolf as well as part human, of course I'm jealous Ingrid gets to keep him, but what can I do? I see this as my punishment. How I wish things were different…I wish I could…"Good morning." Strong arms encircled my body. "How are you feeling?"My body reacted to Bryan's voice and touch. He pulled me closer, our nak
***Scarlett***Before I could turn around to go in, I saw my neighbor, James. He waved at me, a broad smile on his face. I knew he was going for a run because he was dressed just as I had first seen him; although instead of shorts he had a pair of shorts on. "I can see you're still here." He yelled. "What happened to leaving?"I quickly rushed back in, embarrassed that he had caught me lying. And I really wanted him to mind his business. Staying around people who poke their noses isn't fun. "Hey, wait." James said, running in my direction. I locked the door just in time. I yelled from behind the locked door. "What do you want?" "Are you scared of me?" "Why should I? Speaking of being scared, I don't even know you." I hear a laugh in his voice. "Do you know everybody you talk to?" I Ignored him. "Are you there?""Just leave, please. I don't want Bryan coming back to see you here." "Why would he come back? He just left." "So you've been monitoring him." He laughed. I couldn'
***Scarlett***Five and half minutes later, I was supporting James back to his apartment. My heart thundered in my chest with each step I took.I continued to lower my head afraid that someone might see me and recognize me. James groaned out in pain. He was so heavy that my shoulders hurt from him leaning on me.He pushed in the door with his free hand, the other had was still wrapped around my shoulder."We're going into that room." He pointed at a door.I paused. "No. I don't know you and I can't go in there with you.""Hey. I promise…. I won't hurt you. I'm already in so much pain …to even think of something like that.""Why can't I help you with what you want right in your living room?""That's because the things you need to clean me up are in there."I took a deep breath and moved ahead. The door opened into a large space. I was expecting to see a bedroom but I was met by gym equipment’s and sother stuffs I couldn't take in at the moment."Wait." He demanded, he pulled away from
***Bryan***I pulled Scarlett away from the freak. My heart pounded fast in my chest. I thought Scarlett was hurt when I pulled in the drive way.The sight of blood at entrance of the door made the hair at my nape lift. It didn’t smell like her. I had begun to imagine that Evans might have found her. Beads of sweat trickled down my fore head. I ran into the house to scream her name but there was no answer. That’s when I followed the blood.“How the heck did you get in here?” he snarled, looking back at me with cold, hard eyes.“Did I disrupt something?” I stepped towards the weird guy, our chest almost rubbing each other. I pushed Scarlett behind me. “I’ll break down anything standing in my way to get to her. Not even you little metal door can stop me.”I tilt my head towards Scarlett, her eyes filled with guilt and fear. “What are you doing here?”“I…I had to…” she trailed off and began to tremble.“Tell him. With your reaction, he’ll think did some nasty things here.” He winked at
***Scarlett***The door slammed behind us. I began to walk to my room without looking at Bryan.“Where are you going?” he whispered. His eyes flickered. I was in no mood to talk to Bryan about what happened at James’ house. So I just answered him simply. “I’m going to wash up, then get some sleep.”“Wash up?” his brows furrowed.“Yes, to wash up. If you haven’t noticed, I still have some of James’ blood on me.” I turned around to leave but he caught me fast before I could take a step. My body react, goosebumps spreading all over. I fought my bodies crave for him.“Why are you mad at me?” he lowered his head and began to kiss my neck, my back against his chest. “I couldn’t control my anger when I saw you with a shirtless man all alone with him in that house. You know you weren’t supposed to step out of the house.”I pulled myself away from him. “Am not a child, Bryan. You can’t leave when you want, then come back when you wish and begin to monitor what I had done or hadn’t done in you