Chapter 94

Scott made his way up to the house with his men behind him. The first of the meetings were scheduled for tonight, and he needed to get there before the sun went down. He’d spent most of his time at the diner watching Lilly. She served him without really seeing him. He’d never anticipated her anger like he did. Alaric had been right, and he’d get punished for keeping Lilly secret. They all had rules, and lying about his mate broke the rules.

Lewis refused to talk to him, and he sensed Darcy and Nathan’s disapproval.

Crazy Lizzy sat on the steps outside the house. She stared up at the sky. “You’re early,” she said.

“I’ve got nowhere else to be.”

“Everyone is waiting for you.” Lizzy stood then walked into the house.

He turned to his men. “I know you think I did the wrong thing, but you’ve got to understand I was doing what I thought was right to protect her.”

“You’ve put her in more danger by refusing her claim by your side. I sense her leaving us,” Lewis said.

“I won’t let Lilly leave.