Scarlett POV
“Thank you, Mr. Parker. I’ll see you.”
I waved through the cab window before it pulled away.
I hadn’t refused because I disliked him.
I just didn’t want complications.
If Jaxen saw another man dropping me off at home, he’d probably lose his mind.
He had no right to control who I saw.
He had no right to be jealous.
Unfortunately, that had never stopped him before.
So I’d rather pay for my ride than deal with the headache.
When I got home, I dropped onto the couch with a long sigh.
Jaxen wasn’t home yet. For a few precious minutes, the house belonged to me again.
Naturally, the peace didn’t last.
Not long after, I heard the front door open.
“Honey, I’m home.”
Jaxen knew perfectly well that I would not answer.
He still said it. I ignored him, and I got
