109. Shots

. - Riley - .

Thankfully, I am already on the move to put the toilet tank lid back on when Scarlett slams the door open.

“What did you do?” she demands.

“One of them grabbed me… I- I just reacted,” I say, reaching to flush, praying that the flimsy plastic bag somehow saves the phone.

She nods, her expression unreadable as she turns on her heel. “Come with me.”

Her silence makes my heart thump and I follow her down the hallway, my mind racing. “Scar?” I ask in a small voice.

“You could have come to me!” she snaps. “Reed is trying to seal a deal with them, and the man you attacked is someone important.” She is quiet for a moment, breathing hard as she asks, “Seriously, tell me, are you seeking trouble for no reason?”

“I am NOT!” I defend myself, my anger rising. How could she say that to me? “He was groping me. What am I supposed to do? Let him feel me?”

“As long as he is not screwing you without payment, I don’t see a problem. Get down on your high horse and focus on keeping your head