A hysterical laugh threatened to spill out, but I swallowed it down, steadying myself before finally finding my voice. "You should be telling Stefano this, not me."
A knowing smirk danced on Emiliano's lips, sending a shiver down my spine. "You know why I'm telling you, Gianna."
I shook my head, feigning ignorance. "No, I really don’t." His smirk faded, his gaze turning sharp and almost cutting.
"Don't insult my intelligence. I’ve been nothing but honest with you. I don’t expect total trust, but don’t lie to my face."
I took a shaky breath. "If you're implying that I’m Stefano’s mate, you're wrong."
"Are you so sure?" His eyes narrowed. "You haven’t been with him during the Blood Moon yet, have you? He’s keeping you close to discover if you’re his destined one." He watched me, waiting
