Chapter 62

Scarlett’s POV

He sits up straight on the bed with an urgency that makes me mirror his actions. My expression isn’t as serious as his though, but it’s not playful anymore either.

“I never delivered the dr*gs.” He says and my heart drops.

“What do you mean you never delivered the dr*gs?” I’m surprised how low it comes out as I originally intended to scream it out.

“I mean, I didn’t.”

“How come? What did you do with them then? Are they here? Does Valentine know? What if he finds out?” I barrage him with questions and he gives me a flat stare.

“One at a time, Princess.”

“I’m sorry...just tell me what happened, partner.” I raise my hands in mock surrender.

“How come? Well, turns out the mission was intercepted. The men at the pickup were already when I arrived and I got chased by some gang.”

“What?” He eyes me and I give him a sheepish smile.

“What I did with them? Buried them in a place that can’t be sniffed o