Scarlet's father, Thomas South, stood there, fury written all over his face as he glared at Keira and Lewis.
The moment his voice dropped, two security guards burst in, heading straight for the pair.
Keira frowned and exchanged a look with Lewis.
Without needing a word, the two of them stepped back—right behind Scarlet. As expected, she immediately blocked the guards, arms spread wide.
"Don't touch them!" she shouted.
She got to her feet and locked eyes with her father. "Dad, they're my friends!"
"Friends? They're strays, Scarlet! Do you have any idea what kind of situation we're in right now?" Thomas bellowed, his anger boiling over. "Lena's family is just waiting for us to slip up. Your aunt's already being held, and if we so much as breathe wrong, we're done for! This family's already on thin ice thanks to her!"
His sharp features twisted with rage, making his usually handsome face look almost grotesque.
