Scarlett
Trace and I reached the sprawling estate half an hour later. And as I slowed the car in front of the huge doors, I sucked on my bottom lip realising that I didn’t know the code and neither there was anyone manning the gate. No security guards or any help was visible, and come to think of it I hadn’t seen anyone the day I had surrendered to him too, which could only mean Alex had dismissed the help because it was impossible that this place wasn’t being looked after by an army of servants.
“He lives here?” Trace’s question had me looking at her.
I shrugged. “I think we should go back. It was a mistake.” I said, but I was sure she could read the reluctance on my face.
“No. You should definitely do this. Do what your heart desires, Scarlett, it’s what we promised ourselves.” Trace
