EMMETT
Keeping my eyes on my stunned mate, I heard the doors close behind her.
I step toward her as I take her in. She looked gorgeous in her blue dress. Her hair was perfect, even though I prefer seeing it up off her neck and in one of her famous ponytails.
Lena never moved back as I took another step toward her.
That was a good sign, wasn’t it? Right?
Lena’s eyes went to me and went wider as I placed my hand in hers. She tensed, but relaxed as I smiled down at her. “You okay?” I asked.
Clearing her throat, she removed her hand from mine, but looked at me. I felt lost without her touch. “I know you wanted to meet, but I didn’t—” she said, but stopped. Her eyes went behind me. I knew what she was looking at.
I leaned into her. “I love that painting,” I murmur against her ear. “I fin
