“Stalker? Is that what you assume?” Similar to that, Shane’s anger began to rise as soon as extra. “I present you I care, and also you name it fucking stalking!?”

He began to advance however I and Lucas instantly stepped ahead, tucking Scarlett behind us.

“Again off,” I snapped. “Otherwise you gained’t be capable to contact anybody since you’ll be within the hospital.”

“You wouldn’t dare,” Shane retorted.

“Strive me,” Lucas snapped, and he rocked ahead, itching for the prospect to land one other blow. For a second, it seemed like Shane was contemplating taking up all three of us earlier than, lastly, he backed down and stepped backward.

Sniffling thickly, he wiped his nostril once more and glared at Scarlett. “You’re not fucking value it.” Then he turned and stomped away, muttering one thing about whores. I watched him till he’d turned the nook out of sight, then I turned to Scarlett. Sebastian’s arm was draped over her shoulder, and she or he clasped her trembling fingers collectively.

“Are you okay?” Lucas requested softly.

She nodded shortly. “Sure. I’m sorry. I didn’t anticipate to see him right here, of all locations. You guys have superb timing.” She glanced up in any respect three of us in flip, a robust smile throughout her lips, however there was wariness in her eyes.

“We have been having dinner across the nook,” I defined. “A grateful twist of luck, I believe. What are you doing out right here?”

“I used to be having dinner with Toby a few streets over. We have been—we have been finalizing all of the issues we would have liked to do to ensure that me to maintain the home and somewhat honey pot, and the remaining would go to him.” Her smile strengthened barely. “It was a beautiful night time, and I used to be feeling good, so I needed to stroll again to my resort. Hadn’t anticipated the satan ex to show up.”

“That’s superb!” Sebastian squeezed her shoulders. “The home, I imply, not the ex.”

“Proper?” Scarlett beamed up at him. “Lesson discovered although.”

Concern continued to rumble in my chest as I thought-about how on earth Shane should have discovered her. Town was enormous, and she or he didn’t strike me because the form of individual to announce her whereabouts on social media, not when it involved one thing as vital as her residence.

“Do you need to get a drink?” Lucas requested, his forehead furrowed in concern whereas his injured hand flexed at his facet. “You appear to be you want it.”

“I do,” Scarlett laughed softly, “however actually, I believe I simply need to get again. That’s greater than sufficient pleasure for me. However holy shit thanks a lot for intervening. Shane is…” She trailed off, and her smile faltered. “He’s extra resourceful than I ever gave him credit score for.” Then her eyes dropped to Lucas’ hand, and she or he winced. “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be,” Lucas chuckled. “I like being the hero.”

Sebastian tsked softly, drawing our consideration. A silence seemed handed between us, an understanding that Scarlett was not going to be left alone so quickly after her psycho ex had turned up. Particularly because the man nonetheless hadn’t grasped his new single standing.

“Allow us to stroll you again to your resort,” I smiled. “Attempt to salvage the great night time.”

“And get some ice for Lucas’ hand,” Sebastian remarked. The concept perked Scarlett up, and she or he nodded shortly, her brown curls bouncing.

“Sure,” Scarlett determined. “Alright. I’d like that. Thanks!”

27

SCARLETT

The altercation with Shane left me extra shaken than I needed to confess. How he had discovered me was anybody’s guess, however I might purpose that he was simply too good at not letting me go. I wouldn’t be shocked if he had known as each resort within the space till somebody talked about my identify.

That was precisely why I used to be glad when Danny and the others provided to stroll me again to the resort; being alone didn’t really feel like the precise factor to do now. That and if Shane was nonetheless lurking round, then he would see that I had firm and hopefully that might deter him from ever turning up at my door.

“So, you and Toby huh?” Lucas settled subsequent to me as we walked, with Danny and Sebastian main the best way however nonetheless lingering shut.

“Yeah.” I flashed him a smile. “It’s form of bizarre however on the similar time, it’s very nice. I imply, he’s not indignant anymore and I don’t hate him. I perceive that ache can do unusual issues.”

“That’s true.” Lucas nodded. “However it doesn’t absolutely excuse his habits.”

“No but it surely makes it comprehensible. When my mom handed, I hated everybody. I argued with anybody who even dared to take a look at me. And in a city like the place I reside, it’s arduous for individuals not to take a look at you.” I chuckled softly. “However he appears real, and that’s good. As soon as he information the paperwork I signed, my home can be mine and that’s all I care about.”

“That’s superb.” Lucas leaned in barely and our shoulders bumped collectively. “I’m actually glad that’s labored out for you.”

“Me too.” Huddling somewhat deeper into my coat, I ended up looping my arm by Lucas’ elbow and cuddling nearer as we walked. “Now I simply want to verify no different useless relations are going to crawl out of the woodwork and issues may lastly quiet down.”

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