“You are displeased with the way I decorated your rooms?” Those silver eyes were regarding her now with uncertainty.
What? Oh, Elle was waiting for her reaction to the appearance of the decadent bed.
“No, Elle,” she assured her companion. “It’s lovely.” She never had found other quarters for Elle, on this level or any other. And if she was honest with herself, she hadn’t searched very hard.
“How fared your journey?”
“Not well. There may be problems between Terra and Nibiru.”
“I will help. Whatever you need, just request it. I am at your service.”
“Thank you, but I don’t know—”
“How went your meeting with…with the man?” Elle interrupted her, then glanced away as if she’d done something wrong.
“Even worse.” Emma cupped Elle’s chin, bringing her gaze back to hers. When she’d told Elle
