In Love, Never Say Never

“Oh, yes of course. Thank you for your trouble.”

Just as the words fell from my lips, I heard a familiar voice not far away.

“Scar.”

Ashton and I turned in unison toward the direction of the voice. It was Marcus.

“Marcus? It’s only a few steps. You don’t have to come out to receive me.”

Marcus had his grey silk pajamas on. With a transparent umbrella in his hand, he walked over in a leisurely manner.

“Is this a friend of yours?” Ashton asked. It could have been my imagination, but his voice sounded a few degrees colder.

“I’m her fiancé,” Marcus interjected at once.

I didn’t respond at the risk of sounding like I was overcompensating. The only thing I could do was smile awkwardly.

“Come here, Scar.” Marcus beckoned.

I walked over to him obediently.

could even take a step, I felt

It felt very strange.

was meaty and rough. He barely exerted any force but when he touched me, it scalded like magma. My skin seared as the pain felt as if it had penetrated my skin

was rooted on the spot without an attempt

not use much strength, I had a sense that it wouldn’t

entire time, but now he wants to play the

upon his face as if he wasn’t sure

my wrist. “Sir, please let go of her at once.” Marcus’s voice rang with cold

insist. In the

Marcus and stood under

he turned to address Ashton. “Sir, I’m wondering about your intentions towards my fiancee,” he said with hostility. “Aren’t you aware of social

I was shopping at the mall with Emery, I ran into Mr. Fuller’s son

few minutes, I had briefly described the events

somewhat after hearing my explanation. “This was clearly a misunderstanding,” he said to Ashton apologetically. “I

encounter. He only gazed deeply at me

quicker than the weather. I do not know how to

he gave my shoulder a pinch. “It’s cold out here. Let’s get inside quickly.” Marcus ushered

as I said that, I realized that we were huddled together rather

still felt resistant towards

must have sensed my distance, for he lowered his arm from