Resemblance

Ryan's POV

I stared at Scarlett's unconscious body with a blank expression on my face. Then, I turned to my men, who were all staring at me. By

"Clean up this mess!" I ordered.

They snapped out of their daze and began removing the dead bodies from the floor.

With my hands tucked into my pockets, I strode toward Scarlett's motionless form.

Squatting down, I observed the blood that had soaked the back of her dress.

"You should never disobey me, Scarlett. If you do, I can only promise you an early death," I muttered, lifting her into my arms.

I carried her out of the old building, knowing she still had bullets in her. She needed immediate medical attention.

~

I had spent too many hours in the hospital, and the sun had already settled.

I hadn't anticipated it would take this long before I could leave the hospital. I couldn't leave without Scarlett, so I waited patiently, wondering why she was taking so long to wake up and leave the room.

I signaled a passing nurse to come closer, and s