Chapter 13

Fear was clawing at Scarlett's throat. She didn't have the keys to Jake's car, and walking away from the mansion would take time. There were gates to the estate further down a gravel road. Scarlett needed to get down there quickly since Jake was after her ass.

She walked down the stairs, and the sound of moving rocks filled her ears as she tried to keep a steady pace. Adrenaline was pumping in her veins, and her breaths were coming out in short, rapid breaths.

She feared for her life.

Scarlett knew Jake would catch up with her. He had far longer legs, and even though none of them was very athletic, Jake had the advantage of being a bigger, more muscular male. She couldn't outrun him for all the money in the world.

Yet she was determined to try.

"Scarlett?" Jake called.

Scarlett ignored him.

The winds were blowing outside, and she pulled her white hood over her head to hide her blonde hair. She was wearing pink flip-flops and hurried down the gravel road.

"SCARLETT!"

Jake ye