Page 72 of Demon Rejected

“You bring coffee, you’re welcome to sit," Cello said with a big smile.

Scarlett looked at Cello and me.

“We’re cool again,” Cello told her while taking a cup of espresso.

“Guys, I’m glad both of you are here. I want us to talk. I have something important to tell you."

“What, what?" Cello asked while nibbling on her toast.

“Too many ears. Tell me what you guys were up to."

I sat there, looking at Scarlett. Her leg touched mine, and it sent shivers through my spine. She was so breathtakingly beautiful. Her lips touched the coffee cup. It made my world spin and it made it difficult to breathe around her.

“You were missed,” I whispered loud enough for her to hear me and soft enough so that others couldn't hear.

She blushed lightly. I watched the tiny freckles on the bridge of her nose come to life.

“All I can say is that if you two want, we can all go on a trip."

After breakfast, Scarlett, Cello, and I sat on the porch of the old mill. We just sat there, chatting.

“Guys, I missed you too. Badly, actually," Scarlett said.

I wanted to jump her again.

“I have to tell you something. I was invited to Europe to meet a new pack of wolves. Our Alpha sanctifies the mission, so it’s all okay. If you want to go with me, you must be discreet. If you’re okay with that, I can give you more details.”

“Girl. I’m in," Cello jumped in

“I’m burning for a mission. Europe with you guys sounds great. I’m in."

* * *

Scarlett

I sat on the wooden floor of the old mill and told the two everything. Although maybe I kept the information about Matt and me for myself. My broken heart was not part of the conversation. Talking about Matt and the way he rejected me hurt so badly. I tried to compartmentalize, pushing Matt away from my mind. If something happens, Jack promised he would let me know. My soul knew that Matt was not awake yet.

I’ll feel it when he wakes up, no matter when it happens.

“Let me introduce you to someone.”

Sparky appeared next to me, glowing. Her mane of flames flickered with the extraordinary power of the elements. She was a sight to behold, so beautiful that it would make you hold your breath for a few seconds. She laid down next to me, looking at my two friends. Cello is my friend for sure, and Kyle… that’s still open for debate, but somehow I want to trust him.

“This is Sparky. She’s a part of me. I’m a Fire Wolf."

Kyle looked as pale as a sheet and was about to take one step back. I had to suppress a giggle. I’ve seen stronger men run away from Sparky, and his reaction was relatively calm.

One can count on Cello to break the silence. “She’s gorgeous! I love her. Hello, Sparky. I’m Cello. Scarlett, you never told us that you’re a Fire Wolf. I understand. Wow, that’s so cool. The stuff of legend."

“Wow. That’s awesome," Kyle whispered.

“It’s part of our mission. Our pack made contact with others like me, wolves who have the third magic component to their being. They have a training camp in France and invited me to join and bring some friends. The Alpha wants us to establish diplomatic relationships and become allies. That’s your guys’ job as representatives of Shifter Nation. What do you think? Are you game?"

I bit the inside of my cheek. A part of me was afraid I’d get rejected by my two best friends, which made me want to get my guard up.

Cello was on her knees watching Sparky and stretched her hand toward her.

“You can’t touch her. She burns. I don’t mind flames,” I added.