Rosa’s POV
The room was quiet for a second. Then Emila’s voice broke out, her voice dripping with false sweetness.
“Don’t you know her, sweetheart?” she asked. “She’s my sister’s daughter. Catarina. Have you forgotten her so quickly?”
I glared at her.
First, Emilia had never mentioned having a sister. She wasn’t even from this town…and now, she’s having nieces in bum shorts taking up my room.
“I don’t know who she is,” I snapped. “And I don’t care…” I really didn’t. “As long as she stays away from my man.”
Alex’s hand slid on to my thigh, grounding me.
I was furious.
Mad furious.
Catarina chose that moment to speak. “I didn’t mean to offend you, Rosa,” she said with her fake sugary voice. “Alex walked in on me doing yoga. It was hilarious.” She laughed lightly. “My butt was ri
