“Scarlett,” he said quietly. She turned to Ryker to find him staring at her. “Where is your ring?” “My ring?” she asked, looking down at her hands. “Yes. The ring you said your mother gave you.” “I didn’t put it on this morning. I didn’t even think of it as I rushed out to meet you. What does it matter anyway? Branches just… exploded everywhere. How the hell does that happen?”
