I was surprised to learn Carter and Emma were staying at The Mauricio, so we all rode back together. Emma and I got out first, while Carter waited for Cole. Ken held the door open for Emma and me as we stepped inside the lobby.
“We stay here sometimes,” she told me. “The first was a year ago. We used the fourth floor, and Carter said Cole had residents here as well. I was told not to talk to them, because he keeps his presence here a mystery, so it’s nice knowing you’re here.”
“Yeah. Same here. You know, if you’re here long, we could have lunch together or something?”
Interest sparked in her gaze. “Your days are free?”
I nodded. We were alone in the lobby. I turned to glance behind us, but Ken had closed the door.
“Carter’s nervous about you,” Emma said. “You’re close to Cole. It’s ob
