Book I - 46

SCARLET

The four of us sat across from each other awkwardly. Nate narrowed his eyes at me, and Katherine’s eyes were staring intently at the emotionless man next to me. Luke’s arms folded over his chest. It was such a bad idea to ask him to stay with us. And what’s more surprising, he agreed.

“I asked him to stay here.” I cleared my throat. “He’ll sleep on the couch.”

When I shifted my head to his side, Luke looked at me. “I’d rather sleep with you.”

Nate scowled.

“Luke.” I shook my head.

“What? You said they know about us,” he stated.

“No problem here, Mister,” Katherine assured me with a grin. “You can stay here anyway or anywhere you want.”

I could see now that Luke had an effect like this on women, and Katherine wasn’t an exception. It’s a sure thing.

“Don’t you think letting a man sleep in the house with two girls is inappropriate?” Nate commented. I knew he would not approve.

“You are a man too!” Katherine pressed. “Alright, I’ll decide. Since I share this room with Scar and you