Nolan That smell is so strong, so overwhelming. “Baby, are you OK?” her wrist slipped through my fingers as Scarlet grips my bicep. I can see her walking away over Scarlet's shoulder to join her family. I can not explain my reaction. Only that Ryan wanted her to stay with us. “ Alpha Ian. So good to see you” Scarlet's words are drowned out by my thoughts. And then there is the undeniable feeling that I am going to throw up or pass out right here. “Sweetheart? Are you OK? You don't look so good” My mother has my arm now and is whispering in my ear. But before I can respond, that scent hits me again. The image of a girl no a woman dancing under strands of lights. Her sun-kissed skin the perfect accent to her dress. And that smile. It's like nothing I have ever seen before…….. “James,

