The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

~CARTER~

I was pacing from left to right. I couldn’t get Scarlett out of my f*****g mind. She was all I could think about. Clara’s earlier slap wasn’t even on my mind.

“What’s wrong with you?” Alaric asks as he walks into the living room.

Was he suddenly speaking to me again?

“I thought you weren’t speaking to me.” I confront him.

He looks guilty and avoids eye contact, “Look, I’m sorry about that night. I don’t know why I got so worked up. It’s not like I don’t know your ways and how you deal with your issues. I should have stayed out of it. What you do with Scarlett or Clara shouldn’t be my concern. I was trying to look out for you; I didn’t want you to make a big mess of your life.”

I nod, “I’m over it.” I assure him. “You’re my older brother. You can correct me if you think I’m doing something wrong.”

He looks pleasantly surprised by my response. “That’s good to know, Carter.”

him as I walk over to the sofa, “I know you probably don’t want to

uncomfortable with my question, and I immediately take it back, “Forget

okay. Talking about this is something I have to get used to. Everyone’s already asking me questions about my marriage. I believe the

Nicole happy for the rest of our lives. I

pain from me, and I’m glad he’s letting his genuine emotions out. That way, he

He asks. “I don’t think you’re messing around with Scarlett. I should have known on that night that you are better than that. Drunk or not, you wanted to

second before he adds, “You like

question, but it surprised me. I didn’t think anyone could tell that I

as I try to look at anything

He assured me. “I don’t plan on telling anyone if you’re worried about that. I just wanted to let you know that I’m here for you if you ever need someone

for her that I wouldn’t ever think about doing for someone else. I’m scared, no, I’m terrified. I know I can never have anything solid with her. I know

“Don’t let