For the first time in weeks, Emily felt happy.
The tension between her and Alexander had finally disappeared.
No more pretending.
No more fake smiles for cameras.
They were together for real.
Emily sat in Alexander's office reviewing reports while he worked across the desk.
After a few minutes she looked up.
"You're smiling."
Alexander raised an eyebrow.
"No I'm not."
Emily laughed.
"You definitely are."
Alexander closed his laptop.
"I'm just satisfied with the quarterly results."
Emily smirked.
"Sure. It has nothing to do with kissing me yesterday."
Alexander leaned back in his chair.
"You're very confident."
Emily walked toward him.
"You confessed first."
Alexander pulled her gently closer.
"And I don't regret it."
Emily smiled.
For the first time since their strange relationship began…
Everything felt normal.
But somewhere else in the city—
Someone was watching them.
And planning something far more dangerous.