QUOTE : Scarlet hummed thoughtfully, then dragged her knuckle against the tiniest scar on his lip. “What about—” His hand snatched at her, stilling her caresses. His grip was not harsh, but unforgiving all the same. “Please stop,” he said, even as his gaze fell to her lips. Scarlet licked them instinctively, saw his eyes grow frantic. “What’s wrong?” A heartbeat. “Wolf?” He didn’t release her.