Emma's Pov
Once we're in the car, with Matthew maneuvering to leave the parking spot, I question him, "What was that inside?" My voice comes out harsher and sterner than I planned. Keep calm, Emma, keep calm.
Matthew looks at me with furrowed eyebrows, "Many impressive things happened there; to be more specific, Emma," Matthew retorts as he turns the wheel.
"Oh, you'll be my guest of honor. Oh, this necklace looks so beautiful on you," I mimic Matthew's lines in an exaggerated and disdainful tone, rolling my eyes and making a face as if I were Matthew.
Alpha Matthew, in turn, laughs at my performance, and his green eyes soften in my direction, gaining a more playful and teasing expression. "Emma Smith, are you jealous?" he asks with a humor-laden voice. I cross my arms in front of my b
