***Scarlett***"I thought seeing you will take forever." Lois ran over to hug me. "I'm glad you're okay. I've been looking forward to seeing you." "I know dear." She smiled and pointed at Bryan. "He didn’t want to take me to you unless it was the other way round."I smiled. "You know he has his reasons." "I wouldn't allow you to meet her where she's currently staying, Lois. We've spoken about this. It's for her own safety. If you guys want to talk, you can make a video call. If you guys want to Smeeth physically then you'll come here. It's as simple as that." Lois glared at him. "This isn't fair on us, Bryan.""I don't care what you want Lois. It's better to be safe than sorry." "He's right, Lois.""You guys have only twenty minutes left. It's better to say whatever you've got to say." Bryan made a funny face before turning his back at us. "Hope you're living comfortably. Is he treating well? Hope he isn't mean?" "No. He isn't.""You know I'm hearing you guys right?" Bryan mut

***Bryan***"Your pack is blind. If only they knew who you were twelve years ago?" Evans growled. Alpha Westby faltered but was quick to maintain control of the conversation. "If I were you, I'll leave now that I still have my head on my neck. My pack could easily kill you now. It would start a pack war but i think it's worth it if an asshole like you was to be killed. " Alpha Westby howled. Our pack rounded up behind him. Evans saw the threat. He knew what his stupidity would cause him if he tried anything stupid." He began to back away with his people. "Make sure you don't step your feet on my land." I snarled at him. Evans and his people got in their trucks and drove off. "The little he got here today will show him we are not a silent pack anymore?" A feminine voice threatened. Ingrid still hadn't left my side. "Silent pack. Where did you hear that from?""That's our pack's second name in the past. We were a pack that always minded our business. We maintained the peace with

***Bryan***This guy I just saw at my house with Scarlett when I drove in made me nervous. By the time I sniffed the air the third or forth time. I knew he was a lone wolf. He didn't have a pack. He looked at me, then back at Scarlett. "Don't hesitate to scream for help if you need me?" He smiled at her and left. I almost punched his face. Was he crazy? Did he see me as a threat to Scarlett to tell her that? "Huh. This is unbelievable." I scowled, my hands clenched. "I can see that guys do come over when I'm not around." "It's not what you think, Bryan. That's not what it looked like.""I'm not blind." "James came to fix my light. He said he's the new neighbor," I blurted. "James?" I asked in shock. "You even know his name. Why did you have to open the door for him when you don't even know if he's truly your neighbor? No one is supposed to know you're alive remember" "I thought it was you when I heard the knock. I was too excited to even ask who it was before I opened." she m

***Bryan***Max made me feel guilty again. I probably would have been with Scarlett by now. But Max's warning kept me grounded. My mind was beginning to play games on me. I was having images of Scarlett being all nice to that James guy. Could this be jealousy? I doubt it. I don't love Scarlett. What I have for her is a desire I've never had for anyone before. She matches my energy perfectly. Even when I found out she was Debby, that feeling remained. I was thankful for what Debby did for me all those years, I made a promise to her that I'll come look for her when I get back. I realized after a few months of searching for Debby, that I was only grateful to her and wanted to find her again to thank her. What I must have seen as love as a boy was just appreciation for her kindness. The way I feel for Scarlett hasn't changed even after finding out she's Debby. When she said she was going to accept my decision and not complain. I expected that she was just being unnatural. Doesn't sh

***Bryan***Damn it! I slammed my fist on the couch. I never thought it through. I had hurt not only her feelings but her pride. All that I had in mind was how to rush here to Scarlett and let her quench the fire in my loins. I was going crazy without her. The deed was already done. With the sexual tension dissipated, I could think clearly, my stress was gone and I felt my mood brighten up. This could be done by no one but Scarlett. Ingrid wasn't capable ...the connection wasn't there.I went to shower, making sure every scent of Ingrid was washed out of my body. Not that I can smell her now because Scarlett's scents were all over. But I had to make sure I scrubbed myself properly. I don't want her going full military on me again like she did out there. After my shower, I checked my cabinet for a clean vest and shorts to wear. I gently open Scarlett’s bedroom door. She was lying in bed. Her comforter draped over her. I slipped into the bed hoping she wasn't going to have an outbu