Chapter 24

• Emma adjusted her earring in the full-length mirror, admiring how the diamonds caught the light. The black gown she'd chosen for tonight's charity gala was a departure from her usual understated professional attire—backless, fitted, undeniably glamorous.
• "You're staring again," she said to Alek's reflection as he leaned against the bedroom doorframe watching her.
• "Professional hazard of dating the most beautiful woman in Boston." He crossed to stand behind her, resting his hands lightly on her bare shoulders. "You look incredible."