The broken and fragile

Part 7: Step one

Scarlet's POV

I woke up the next morning to the bright sun in my face again. The curtains were pulled closed slightly but a small beam of light managed to break through. Blinking my eyes a few times to get used to the light and help myself wake up a little I noticed a note on the little table next to the bed.

Looking down at the floor where Jared went to sleep the night before he was missing. The blankets and pillows were gone as well leaving the spot bare. Most likely been taken care of. Scanning around the room for Jared he wasn't in here anywhere. I didn't hear the water going in the bathroom and the door was open so he must not been in there.

Sitting up in bed the blanket fell down to my waist. I reached over and grabbed the note that was left for me.

Sorry I wasn't here when you woke little wolf. I have some business that I have to take care of today. I simply couldn't put it off anymore. Take a shower and a change of clothes and go down to the kitchen Duncan will be down there waiting to spend the day with you. He'll take you anywhere you want to go just let him know. If you need me I'll be in my office Duncan can show you there.

-JARED

I was to spend the day with Duncan? I was hoping to get to spend it with Jared. Maybe get to know him more. I don't feel like he'll hurt me. I feel like maybe....I could trust him. But Duncan? I don't know how he'll be. He didn't really talk much yesterday. I couldn't really get a feel for him.

I don't want to spend the day with someone else. I want to spend it with Jared I feel safe with him. I gave a sigh and got up to take a shower. I had to go to the kitchen to be with Duncan. Jared said to. And I'm guessing that was an order. And I must obey.

After a quick shower I went to Jared's closet and put on a dark blue plain t-shirt that almost covered my whole frame. God everything of his made me look so small. Is that why he called me little wolf? Grabbing a pair of black basketball short that had a stretchy waist band I slid them on. They fit me well enough where they didn't fall down. Although they were riding a little low but it's the best I could do.

The sweat pants I wore the night before were too long and if I were to walk around in those all day I was sure to trip.

Exiting the room I made my way down to the kitchen. It looked the same as yesterday except for one difference. The big man with light blue hair sitting on one of the stools. He seemed to be focused on his phone. I slowly made my way over to him keeping my head down. I bit my bottom lip softly.

I don't know what to make of this man. I trust Jared but....I don't know if I can trust Duncan. What if he tries to hurt me? Or worse.

When I was just a couple more steps away Duncan must have heard me because he quickly snapped his head up in my direction. Completely forgetting his phone he sat it down and stood. Motioning for me to take the seat he was just in I sat down quietly.

I could feel my heart going on a rampage in my chest. I don't want to be here. I want Jared. "It's almost 12 now so maybe I should make you some lunch. I'm not good at cooking many things. I'm mostly a meat man. How does a burger sound?" His voice was deep and brooding. It seemed to echo off the walls.