***Scarlett***There was nothing I needed at the moment more than a breath of fresh air. That’s the only way I can calm myself down. Too bad I can’t leave the house to go for a walk or something. I feel suffocated in this space and my skin craves the feeling of being encircled in natures breeze and its other natural sweetness. Running in my wolf form wouldn’t be a bad idea if I knew the neighborhood well.I was sure Bryan wasn’t going to return. The look on his face before he left said it all. He kind of looked guilty and sorry. I couldn’t stop him from leaving because funny enough, that was the same way I felt.Dismissing the idea about going for a run in wolf form, I decided to stand at the balcony to take in a lungful of fresh breath air. I was sure I was going to get better after spending some minutes here. It’s my first time to ever use the balcony. And it was already dark, so I didn’t have to worry about anyone seeing me from here…I was wrong…three pair of glowing eyes stared ba
***Scarlett***James ducked, dodging the incoming punch with a speed nearing that of lightening. His feet smashed into the man’s chest. The cracking sound gave way to a terrifying groan. The second guy runs to his friend’s rescue but James was too fast and didn’t grant him that privilege. “If you had listened to me. Your friend wouldn’t have ended up with broken ribs.” James snapped his neck so effortlessly that I began to wonder if he snaps necks every day.James was left with just one man; the man who had me by my hair. “Do you think you can get away with this? He’s on his way here.” he snarled.My stomach tightened. The taste of bile in my mouth reminds me of the horror I passed through that night in the hands of Evans. If he was on his way here. That meant they must have called him. Probably when I was hiding in the bathroom.“And who is that?” James asked with a commanding tone. “Who is the jerk who sent you?”My abductor laughs. “There’s no need giving you a spoiler. He’ll sen
***Bryan***I failed her! Arriving to see the house empty and in a horrifying mess made my heart pound fast in my chest. I swallowed a lungful of air, controlling my uneven breath. I needed to think clearly.I had picked up too many scents that it was difficult to tell how many of them were here. As I looked around the house in search of any evidence that could lead me to those who took Scarlett away, I pushed my way out to the balcony. Just outside, I found claw marks on the rails and walls. I inspected the area carefully. The scent of wolves in this spot was beginning to fade but it smelled rogue. That is the first hint I’ve picked since I arrived. Rogue wolves were here! But why would they want Scarlett?I looked in the far distance, beyond the tall trees, wandering where the rogues have come from. The only person who would come after Scarlett is Evans. And that’s if he knows she’s alive, which is impossible.I paused when my eyes fell upon a house close to mine. I paused. That
***Scarlett***I had no idea where we were. The atmosphere had an awful mushy smell. I definitely knew that we weren’t back at the mansion. There’s no way my house smelled like this. Evans wouldn’t be stupid to bring us back to the mansion. I sniffed harder. It didn’t smell like a familiar place.While we were in Evans’ car we were blindfolded which was why the only senses keeping me alert were my nose and ears.“Get your fucking hands off me!” James growled. His large body brush my shoulder and he was pushed to the ground next to me. “This place smells like death.” I could hear him draw short breathes.“Take the blindfolds off.” the order reverberated through the room. as soon as they do that, my eyes were quick to adjust to the brightness in the room. Evans had his hands crossed, he had a wide smile across his fat-ass face. He’s added some weight. I can’t help to notice now that I had seen him properly. The jerk must have been having a good time while I was away. He didn’t look lik
***Scarlett***“I told you not to get involved,” I whispered. “You wouldn’t have been locked up here with me if you listened.”James laid on his back, his face looking upward as his arms cushioned his head. “Being here with you is a choice. You didn’t expect me to block my ears and look away when I heard what was going on in there, do you?” His stare on the ceiling remained fixed. He didn’t bother glancing at me. Regardless of what he said, I think somewhere inside him he knew he should have just stayed out.Evans left and told us he would return in early hours of the morning. Something I’m not looking forward too.“So you were part of the Foss pack?” I asked.“Yes. That was a long time ago.” he sighed. “We were teenagers. Evans always had an evil heart right from the beginning.”“I’m sorry you went through that at such a tender age.”He faced me now. “You shouldn’t be. If there’s anything I learnt, it’s that no one is to be trusted.” He cleared his throat. “By the way, so Bryan is yo
***Scarlett*** James stayed away. And surprisingly, just like me he stayed awake the whole night. He knew not to push me too far and I appreciated that he let me be. If he had ended up pissing me off, it would have ended badly for both of us. The guy was either stupid or brave. Anyways men act foolish when they think with what is between their legs, instead of their brains. Wouldn’t be surprised if he ended up apologizing for all he said. “Good morning.” He mumbled from across the room. His voice was hoarse and rough. I ignored him. I focused my gaze on the door waiting for when Evans and his men world storm in. They had chained the door from behind. James had tried tearing the door down but it didn’t budge. He mentioned that they must have chained it with silver chains. “You can’t avoid me forever, Scarlett. Please talk to me,” he said almost rising to his feet. “Stop.” I put up my hand. “Don’t even thinks about coming closer. You’re creeping me out. I’m stuck here with you beca
***Bryan*** In the middle of discussing a way out to find Scarlett, my phone blared. It glared down at my screen to see a number that I wasn’t familiar with, so I rejected the call. “Sorry about that. Where were we?” I placed my phone on the sofa between where I and Max sat. “We were talking about being discreet,” Lois whispered. Her face paled beneath the light illuminating the common room. I lightly pat her hand. “We will find your friend.” We’ve been cracking our brains all night and still haven’t come up with any solution. There was no way we could involve others in this search without first revealing the truth that Scarlett was never dead. “I’m sacred, Bryan. Who would come after her? Evans doesn’t know about her.” She exhaled heavily and complained. “You were being careful to hide where no one can find her. I mean you didn’t even allow me see where you had kept her.” Max grunted. “He didn’t let me know either. He kept us all in the dark” They both glared at me with enough
***Bryan*** My phone dropped to the floor with aloud thud as I pull at my hair in frustration. I was sure the screen of my phone would end up cracking but I cared less about that right now. Evans didn’t even wait for my response after calling me a loser and ending the call. “How did he know where to find her?” Lois shrieked, both eyes wide open and filled with fright. “I have no idea.” I whispered, confused on what next to do. “He wants you to bring the document,” Max muttered. “But you told me it wasn’t with you anymore, the last time I asked. You said you gave it back to her when she gave it to you because taking back what they took from your father isn’t part of your revenge plan.” He leaned in towards me speaking in a whisper. “Why the heck is he calling you when he can ask Scarlett?” “It’s simple, Max. She’s refusing to tell him for a reason. That man poisoned her to lay his hands on the document. What makes you think he wouldn’t kill her this time when he has it?” Lois began