Chapter 25
POV: Damian
I have represented my company at international conferences.
I've addressed thousands of shareholders.
I've negotiated with people whose idea of a greeting was threatening lawsuits.
None of that prepared me for pretending to be Emma Brooks' boyfriend.
The announcer handed us matching blue wristbands.
"Couples must stay together throughout every event."
Emma and I exchanged a look.
"This keeps getting worse," she muttered.
"I miss the leaking sink."
She almost smiled.
Almost.
The first challenge was simple.
A three-legged race.
A volunteer tied my left ankle to Emma's right ankle.
"Too tight?" the volunteer asked.
Emma tested the knot.
"It'll do."
I glanced down.
"If I accidentally fall—"
"You'll take me with you."
"Exactly."
"Then don't fall."
