Violetta
When it was done, I turned back toward the house. Whatever Emerson had planned, I wasn't going to sit out here and hide.
I'd retraced my steps before I realized that I wasn't alone. Freezing, I watched as Emerson slowly walked toward me. "Violetta. What a lovely surprise."
Lovely surprise my ass. "Emerson. I was just coming to join you, but I expected you to be in meetings all day."
"Ferrara is in a foul mood. We decided it was in everyone's best interests to take a little break.
I wanted to stretch my legs."
And find me when I was completely alone. How convenient. "I'm on my way to see Ferrara. I bet I can bring him out of his bad mood."
His eyes narrowed just a little, but then he smiled. "No doubt. Mates are like that. I was surprised you haven't been in the meetings. Yo
