GEMMA
"Are you asking me out on a date when I just want to know how my mother is doing?" I asked, choosing to tease Elias. It was a welcome distraction from everything that was going on.
He shrugged, a smile playing on his lips. "Is it? If a date sounds like too much, let's call it a friendly meet-up. Over lunch," he said.
"Alright. Let me just go finish things up with George, and then we can go wherever you want," I said.
"Perfect," Elias replied. I smiled. As I turned away from him, the smile left my face.
I didn't quite fully trust Elias. But, he was joining us for this fight and I had to be nice.
After wrapping up my conversation with George about the latest strategies and ensuring that everything was in place for the upcoming fight, I found Elias waiting for me outside, right wh
