Shattered Vows
She looked young, maybe in her late twenties, her cheeks already tinged pink as her gaze bounced between me and Liam.
Oh, I knew exactly why she was here.
"Hi," she said, voice soft but eager. "My name is Emilia."
I almost laughed. Girl, I don't need your name—I need your money. Smiling sweetly, I said, "That's nice. How many crates are you buying?"
She blinked, caught off guard. "Oh, um... how much for the berries?"
Ah. I see. She wasn't introducing herself to me. She was introducing herself to Liam. Smart girl. But not smart enough. I leaned in slightly, lowering my voice like I was letting her in on a secret. "Can I tell you something?"
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