Chapter 104. Bloody Mess

Eliana

The air was a little cooler than it was in the afternoon. My dress swayed to the direction of the wind. I hadn’t thought the place could get any better until that evening. It looked almost magical.

Scott held my hand and directed me to the little restaurant I hadn’t realized was in the villa. The rooftop was made of thatch, but inside was a beautiful wooden ceiling.

We were guided to our reserved table.

“Scott!”

A familiar voice called out. We both turned to the direction of the voice.

Scott’s jaw tightened. I could feel the tension in his body.

“Ignore them,” he ordered. Taking my hand, he guided me to the table, helping me to my seat.

“You don’t have to get so worked up about someone that doesn’t even matter.” I placed my hand over his.

I didn’t want anything to ruin our evening. His eyes softened; the lines on his forehead relaxed.

Putting his other hand on top of mine, he squeezed gently. “You’re right. I’