~SCARLETT~
I believed him. For some strange reason, I believed Carter. I knew I would regret it eventually, but just for tonight, I wanted to let myself believe that he was telling the truth.
"Your eyes are brighter than usual tonight," he whispers. "I like seeing it like this. It was already the most beautiful eyes I'd ever seen; now they're out of this world."
Damn it.
He was good. Carter was good at making my toes curl in my shoes.
He holds my hand and takes me into a room. "If you don't want to stay inside, let me know, I'll take us back out."
I swallow. If I stayed in here with him, things might happen between us. But would that be so bad?
Yes, Scarlett. It would.
"I'm okay here," I assure him despite the uncomfortable feeling in my chest.
I look around the room nervously. I
