AMARI “Could you do me a favor and keep an eye on Emmeline? I need to get something in the study,” I told Freddie before walking into the house. As much as I promised Emmeline I would be by her side all the time, there was something I needed to get for her. Something she would definitely love. It was not long before I found the diamond necklace and earrings my grandmother had gifted me. It was supposed to be for Aniela, but I never got the chance to give it to her before she passed away. Heading out of the study, I saw Maia walk in, her seductive pose making me regret coming here alone. “Where are you going?” She asked, approaching me in a predatory way. “I’m going back to the party, which you should too,” I replied, trying to walk around her. My shirt was unbuttoned at the top as