Scarlett

“No.” I shook my head, blinking rapidly.

“Why would they be after me?” I attempted to get off the counter, to pace and let the tightness in my chest loose, but the alpha occluded my movement.

“Scarlett...I...” He hung his head, letting a loud sigh after his slight stammer.

“I have made a lot of enemies.” His voice was rough and low, it was as if he was muttering. His usual bravery faltered, while his eyes seemed distant.

“Ssshh.” I placed my index finger on his parted lips, stopping him mid-sentence.

“I will not allow you to blame yourself Jax. Yes it’s true your stories of mercilessly torturing rogues...