I smothered the chuckle that tried to breach my lips. I don't think I've ever seen Taryk so still as he was under my brother's gaze. Hell, I wasn't sure Taryk was even breathing. Scarlet was trying to make herself as small as possible, her face losing all color. She looked like a ghost, trapped between the two men. Facing the back of the truck as she was, I could watch her facial expressions. She seemed a little torn on which one to settle for. Fear, annoyance, joy, excitement. They all rushed over her face in quick succession. Her expression tightened. Annoyance it is. I settled back in my seat, crossed my arms over my chest. I was going to enjoy the show. Scarlet closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and began turning around to face Asher. Just as she opened her mouth, Asher cut h

