It had already been two days since the assassination attempt at Hazel's party at the Donovan mansion.
It had also been two days since Adeline visited Darien at the hospital.
She had already given him the details about the assassin, so her work there was done. Today she planned to negotiate the deal he had offered.
She knocked before entering, her heart slipping in her chest as anxiety gnawed at her.
"I thought you would never visit me again. Did you miss me, Adeline?" Darien asked, his bush-green eyes settling on her so softly that her heart skipped.
"I've been busy," she replied, keeping her voice stiff.
Darien scanned her from head to toe, taking in her appearance. She hadn't bothered to put too much effort today in her appearance. She was simply clad in baggy jeans and a top that hugged her waist. Nothing out of the ordinary.
"You're dressed perfectly for the day. Let's go," he said, stepping out of bed.
