The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

~SCARLETT~

When I open my eyes, I’m lying in my bed. My body felt satisfied like I’d just had the best night of my life.

I’d never felt this happy. The only thing that could make today perfect was Clara telling me she would be okay with me dating Carter. I knew that I was wishing for the impossible. Even if she were over Carter, she would never want me to date him after everything he’d put her through.

I’m on cloud nine when I exit my shower. Part of me didn’t want to bathe; I wanted to keep Carter’s scent on me. However, I knew my sister would immediately be able to tell if I hadn’t showered.

I covered up the marks on my body with makeup, I couldn’t let anyone see them.

I blushed at the reminder of his hands and mouth all over me. I could still feel him between my legs. He’d completely filled me in the best way possible.

I always knew I was waiting for someone when I chose not to ever be with a man; now I knew it’s been him all this time. He’s the one that I was waiting for, and I’m glad that he was my first. I knew that I would never give that part of myself to anyone else, even if there was a chance we could never be together.

When I exit my room, Clara is already by my door.

She quirks a brow when she sees my bright smile.

“Someone is in a good mood today.” She points out.

My smile brightens, “of course, I’m in a bright mood when I see your face first thing in the morning.”

She rolls her eyes. “Stop messing with me. You’ve never been this happy to see me before. What happened between yesterday and today? I could have sworn someone had broken your heart from how you behaved the past few days. And now, suddenly, you’re happier than ever.”

I bit my l*p. Damn it. I was not very good at hiding my emotions around her.

“I’m just happy that you’re finally happy.”

It wasn’t a complete lie. It was true that I was glad my sister was finally getting over Carter and moving on with her life.

“You know, there’s a game tonight.” She tells me suddenly. “I know I said that you don’t have to do things you don’t want to anymore, but I’d like it if you came with me tonight.”

This was great. Clara didn’t know that I actually wanted to see Carter play tonight. I couldn’t make it obvious, which made it much easier for me.

“I’m sure that one game wouldn’t hurt,” I tell her.

She grins and claps her hands. “This is wonderful. We will have a great time now that I’m not forcing you to flirt with Carter for my stupid revenge nonsense.”

I laugh, “You’re right. We are going to have fun.”

I already had an idea for my outfit. It was Carter’s favorite color, the exact shade of my eyes. I wanted to tell him that I loved him tonight.

“We’re going to have such a good day at the academy today,” she says. “I can just feel it.”

I smile as we exit the house and get into the waiting vehicle. It doesn’t take us long to arrive, and when we do, the first thing that I do is look for Carter’s truck.

When I spotted it, I knew he was already at the academy. I could feel the excitement and nervousness double in my chest.

“Do you know when Alaric will be starting classes?” I ask her.

She immediately blushes at the mention of his name.

“I’m not sure.” She answers me. “I think he starts in three weeks. I may be wrong.”

I’ve been seeing him around the academy more times than recently. He was probably getting closer to the students before he officially started.

I’m about to respond when I see Carter talking to one of his teammates a few feet from us. Clara spots him at the same time that I do.

I’m about to respond when I see Carter talking to one of his teammates a few feet from us. Clara spots him at the same time that I do.

“It’s okay.” She tells me. “You don’t have to feel uncomfortable around him anymore.”

She has it completely wrong. She doesn’t realize why I’m reacting this way.

“I think Jenna just arrived,” I tell her. “Can you go meet her in the car park? I’ll wait here for the both of you.”

She nods and doesn’t ask any questions as she leaves. I wanted to speak to Carter after what happened last night and couldn’t do that in front of Clara. I had about five minutes before she returned with Jenna; I had to act quickly.

I don’t waste any more time as I walk up to him. I see him tell his friend to leave. His entire body stiffens when he senses me. He doesn’t even have to look down to know that it’s me.

I play with my fingers nervously as I try to form the right words.

I don’t even get a word out when he turns to me and gives me one of the coldest looks I’ve ever seen in my entire life.

The words get stuck in my throat, and I’m terrified of what will come from his mouth. I knew that whatever it was, it wouldn’t be any good.

“You asked for me to stay away from you.” He says. “I don’t know what happened last night, but it doesn’t change anything between us. Let’s continue to keep our distance, Scarlett.”

My entire heart shatters.

Shatters.

After everything that happened between us last night, how could he say this to me today? How could he break my heart like it meant nothing to him?

How?

How could he?