CHAPTER 39: My Tumultuous Past

  Scarlett's POV

  "Shush...you're here with us now. Calm down, please." Ryder nuzzled into my neck, placing kisses everywhere he wanted.

  I felt his arm wrap around my waist. He pulled me closer, angling my body towards him at the right angle. I looked into his eyes and he gazed into mine. We both knew we wanted to have this.

  For me, it was a distraction. For him, it was his way of showing that he cared and would do anything to ease my mind. Ryder is such a kind soul.

  "I love you, Scarlett." He voiced. The melody in his voice faded all tunes away from my surroundings. Embarrassingly, I had let go of the realization that Dylan was here too, watching. He was concerned and maybe a tad bit jealous, too.

  "I...love you too," I said softly. Ryder smiled back, parting from the warm kiss.

  I didn't know if he was a magician or some sort. He had mesmerized me so well that he slashed my worries to a fraction!

  "I'm...okay. I'm better now, thank you."