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After I make sure that Scarlett is inside the SUV I shut the door and get into the front, I only half listen to the chatter between Mike and Scarlett as I go over what Mike told me about my princess, how we couldn't let her drink anything with alcohol in it. Could it be Phoenix's, Maverick's, or mine?

Just imagine the conflict between the two. If it was one of ours, not his, would he be able to forgive her for having another male's baby again? I need to find out whose it is; I go back to listening to Mike and Scarlett.

"He said he was going hunting and that he would meet us back at the castle tomorrow at dawn."

"Thank you, Mike, you might as well take me back to the castle..."

So Phoenix can't have his female, so he is finding another way to release his tension. I wonder if I can corner her at the castle later and have some fun since he will not be back for some time. Scarlett's sweet voice brings me out of my thoughts.

"Umm.