Chapter 5

"Why?" Patrice demanded, staring straight at me.

He acted like I was the one who'd betrayed him.

My gaze dropped to his hand, fingers tightly laced with Sophie's.

"Isn't this what you wanted all along?" I said, my voice flat.

Patrice froze, his breath hitching for a moment.

Was I imagining it? I really saw a flash of hurt in his eyes.

Sophie squeezed his hand, then casually picked up the mate transfer contract and let out a dramatic sigh like she noticed something.

She said, "Emma, I know you're jealous because Patrice was with me on my birthday.

"You're…