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Chapter 5 Scott Protected Me

"Ah!" In a swift, instinctive motion, I ducked behind Scott, my expression the picture of a frightened little deer seeking refuge.

"What are you doing here?" Scott's earlier warmth vanished, replaced by an icy indifference as he fixed Michele with a sharp gaze.

Without a moment's hesitation, he positioned himself between us, his arms wrapping protectively around me.

Michele's face contorted with fury when she saw that, her knuckles whitening as she clenched her fists. "Adrianna! You wretched—" Her voice cracked, thick with rage.

Scott's face darkened, and his voice was cold and cutting as he ordered, "Michele, apologize to Adrianna now."

I could hardly believe it. He wasn't holding back at all. He offered Michele no dignity, no escape.

Her face paled, and her voice, shrill and trembling with disbelief, rang out. "Why should I apologize to that shameless woman? She's the one who seduced you—"

"Shut up!" Scott's sharp retort sliced through her accusation before she could finish.
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