~~~~~~~Scarlette~~~~
“Won? Get in the car? No way,” I snapped, stepping back from His car. My voice was sharp, cutting through the street noise.
I wasn’t about to jump into whatever game he was playing let alone his car.
Liam leaned against the car door, smirking, his eyes locked on mine.
“Come on, Scarlette. Don’t make me beg. That's not my style.” His voice was low, dripping with that bad-boy drawl he knew how to wield.
“Beg all you want. I’m not going,” I said, crossing my arms. My heart was still raw from Ethan’s betrayal, and Liam’s cocky grin wasn’t helping.
He pushed off the car, stepping closer, too close. His cologne hit me—woodsy, sharp. “You’re standing on a curb, looking like a kicked puppy. Let me show you something. You’ll like it.”
“Like what? Another one of your st
