It wasn't Chris

man holding his wrist. He’d never seen him before and was rather surprised by the anger in his voice. Why would a complete stranger be so overprotective over his daughter? On the other hand, Ryke didn’t care about the attention he was attracting. Not only were Megan and Austin gaping at him with shock but he’d also gained the full attention of every person that was walking in and out of the Quarry building. He didn’t care. All that mattered to him was Scarlett. He threw her father’s hand away and wrapped his arm around the young woman’s waist, dragging her closer to him. She gasped again but her lower belly filled with warmth and butterflies. She couldn’t deny that there was something very enticing about being in the arms of a strong, fearless and handsome man like Ryke. “May I know…” Her father said. “...Who you think you are to stop me from talking to my daughter?” Ryke’s jaw clenched again, as if he was trying to remain calm. It was probably the case. His arm tightened around Scarle