Chapter 17

• SCARLET
• The night Mom and Thomas were back home, I asked them to gather in the living room. I sat adequately with my hands over my knees. On my right side was Luke wearing an impassive face. His arms folded across his chest. Fortunately, Nate agreed to stay who was now at my left. A bit confused with the sudden family meeting, he didn’t ask any more questions.
• I cleared my throat. “Well…” I licked my lips. “I just wanted you to know that um… I need to…” I glanced up at Luke’s face, still emotionless. He noticed me looking at him, then raised an eyebrow. I looked away quickly.