A Question For An Answer Scarlett’s POV I shiver at his words.

Sebastian catches me by my waist, rubbing my cold limbs before he turns to Damian Vanderbilt like a pissed–off lion.

I pull his suit and stop him.

I deserve it.

I chose the baby over Lilith when I should have gone with Jack Fuller’s men.

She was tough, but she was still just one woman who boxes as a hobby.

She could have been hurt if Sebastian wasn’t here.

“I’m sorry–” I mumble, but Damian Vanderbilt wouldn’t hear it.

“You should be!” He grunts coldly, “Next time deal with your own shit instead of getting others in harm’s way for you!” Though I know I was at fault, I can’t stop my eyes brimming and my ears burning when his words sting so harshly.

Oliver Scott comes out of the crowd, standing between me and his friend with a sad look.

He is not saying anything, but his existence magically cools the air down a little.

please!” Lilith lifts her head from his

but firm: “It’s MY decision

this

wasn’t her fault that these people tried to

me and I dodge

that he was startled when

I was startled, too.

didn’t know he cared about her so

turns to Jack Fuller’s

his tone almost cruel, “I’m pissed right now, so you better not test my patience!” “Jack Fuller! Our boss is Jack Fuller! He

burying my face in his neck, “I’m sorry I

won’t let him hurt you

comforting words, I realize I

wouldn’t have cried, but his gentle words hit me harder than

I’m scared.

give an “all means necessary” order; I’m scared of a

the rich, powerful world around me when I can’t even promise the safety of my

me, I

I dare to trust him with our safety now? If he is serious about getting back together, would he be able to keep us safe from the hell that I’m in?

his ear

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