Page 98 of Enthrall Secrets
“I’m head of security. It’s my job to keep you safe. Keep everyone safe.”
“The man who tried to kill Ethan is dead.”
“When the cartel can’t find their hit man, they’ll connect the dots. Don’t be naive.” He came closer and tipped up my chin. “Ethan is still in danger.”
“Are you telling me we can’t be friends?”
Shay grabbed my shoulder. “That’s exactly what I’m staying.”
I tried to break free, but his grip was too strong.
“Scarlet?”
“We’ll be careful.”
He blinked, looking annoyed. “Do you want me to tell him to stay away?”
“No.” Again I tried to twist out of his grasp.
His strength overwhelmed mine.
“I love you, Scar.” He loosened his grip. “We all do. When the cartel comes for Ethan, and they will—”
“Don’t.” I broke away and turned my back on him.
A thousand scenarios flashed through my brain and they were all too painful to contemplate.
“I hate doing this to you. You know I do.”
“You can stay for dinner if you like. There’s more than enough. Go set the table.”
He took a sip of beer. “Ethan shot a man at point blank range. And he just got out of a weeklong session with our good doctor. Ethan’s not thinking straight.”
“What are you insinuating? That I’m taking advantage?”
“You owe him nothing.”
“Only my life.”
“You feel you need to repay him?”
“You think that’s why we’re together?”
“You’re still fucking him?” He frowned. “That was treatment-based therapy. You’re off the reservation.”
“He needs me. He hasn’t loved anyone since his wife died.”
“Love?”
“Fuck off, Shay. Go do what it is you do. Go protect Chrysalis from the real threats that are out there.”
He set his beer on the countertop and sauntered over to me. He nudged me back against the wall and pressed his body against mine, towering over me.
“Excuse me?” He looked pissed off.
“Let me have this,” I whispered. “Ethan’s all I want. Just him.”
“This is your last date with him. It’s over.”
