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Emersyn smirked, “I knew it! I am happy for you…” she turned to Drake, “and thank you. I know it’s silly to have to ask that… but my gut tells me something is amiss here and it is going to cause hurt to people. There’s something my parents hid from me… and I aim to figure it out.”
Drake placed a kiss on her forehead, “We are with you, Emersyn.”
“Good. Now, I think I’d like to go ahead and get started looking through my parents quarters. I know Sarifena will be here tomorrow to help,” she took a deep breath, “But I cannot wait.”
“I can help.” Cassie smiled, pressing a chaste kiss to Alex’s mouth, she laced her fingers with Emersyn’s, “Let’s go.”
Drake tugged her from Cassie’s grasp, “I will be in Alex’s office if you need me. I love you, Emersyn.” He kissed her, causing her to blush.
“Ok, I love you too.”
“Awwww…” Cassie smiled, “I knew you two would be a good fit. Aren’t they cute, Alex?”
“Not as cute as you,” He kissed her knuckles, “Take care of her, Cassie.”
Cassie nodded as she and Emersyn left the conference room. Drake watched as the door closed, “So… she finally caved on you?”
“You could say that – and Emersyn and you, huh? I can’t say I didn’t see that coming.” Alex laughed, “Shall we head to my office – which I hope has been thoroughly sanitized by now.”
“Oh… sorry about that, but I can’t seem to keep my hands off her.”
“I get it… but I may need to burn my desk.” Alex winked.
“No… I’ll swap out mine with yours.”
“Damn you’ve got it bad.”
Chapter 17
Emersyn froze at the entrance to her parents quarters. It was the first times she’d been in their room since they died. Her senses were assaulted with their familiar scents. She stood, unable to move. Afraid that everything she believed would come crumbling down the minute she waltzed through the door.
“We don’t have to do this today, Emersyn.”
The trance she was under shattered when Cassie spoke, “Yeah… I do. Maybe it will help us find Dimitra.”
Emersyn walked to her mother’s huge walkin closet and pulled the door open. She stared into the vast space, unsure where to start.
“I just don’t understand why they would’ve hidden something from me. Especially Mom. She and I talked about everything.”
“Well,” Cassie smiled, “There are some secrets you just don’t share. And maybe this one was so bad, she felt keeping it from you would spare you.”
“Whatever the reason… look where it’s gotten us.”
Emersyn started sifting through her clothes, “This stuff needs to be donated. Can you grab some bags or something?”
“Sure. I’ll be right back.” Cassie left her standing alone in the closet.
Emersyn started grabbing at her mother’s belongings. She tossed the garments into a pile in the center of the floor, carefully checking pockets for anything she might have stuffed inside.
By the time Cassie had come back with trash bags, Emersyn had gone through every stitch of material that was her mother’s – and found nothing.
“Any luck?” Cassie tossed her a bag.
“Nope. Not a thing.”
“Well… at least you went through her things. I know you’ve put it off.”
“Yeah… but there is still all that to do.” Emersyn pointed at the shelves loaded down with shoes, purses, and jewelry.
