Chapter 312

Zavian stopped before her. He plucked the coat from her arms with a single, fluid motion and tossed it lightly into the air, catching it before holding it open for her. “Put on your coat.”

With a reluctant sigh, Emmeline turned her back to him, slipping her arms into the sleeves.

“You had two glasses of whiskey,” he said. “I know you’re not drunk, but I won’t let you drive under the influence.”

“I was going to take a taxi,” she countered, fastening the buttons of her coat.

Zavian’s gaze remained steady. “I won’t let you take a taxi while I’m here. I’ll send someone to get your car tomorrow.”

Her lips curved into a small, grateful smile.

She reached out, wrapping her arms around him from behind. “I love you, Zavian,” the words flew out of her mouth before she could stop them. Her voice was soft yet full of emotion.

Zavian turned slowly and his eyes were filled with something she couldn’t quite name and pulled her tightly into his embrace. “My