Page 17 of Sinful Promise

I can’t deny the fact that I’m hurt that Emily felt she couldn’t call me.

“She didn’t want anyone to know, but I insisted on having Dimitri set her up with a new security system. He made me tell him why.”

“And this isn’t the first time this has happened?” I’m feeling sick to my stomach.

“No.”

My temper flares, but I bite back a retort.

It isn’t Zara’s fault that Emily didn’t tell me.

I thought she seemed a little quieter than usual, but I thought perhaps she was just ruminating on the comment that her friend made about us fucking. But maybe it was because she was worried about this creep breaking into her apartment…

Selfishly, I hope it’s the former because I sure as hell haven’t been able to stop thinking about the comment Jana made.

I know Emily thinks I didn’t hear the interaction, but I did.

I heard every fucking word. They are ingrained in my soul.

When are you just going to bite the bullet and fuck Danil? It’s clear you want to, seeing as he’s all you ever talk about.

The only thing that stopped me from storming over to their table and demanding she come home with me was that I wasn’t sure if Jana was just saying that to stir the pot.

I don’t know her particularly well, and I didn’t want to risk acting on her words when there might not be any truth to them.

Because someone as sexy and perfect as Emily Mullens can have any man she wants.

Why would she ever go for a guy like me?

I hate that I feel this way, but how can I not? When you grow up with three tough, attractive older brothers who girls always choose over you, your self-esteem takes a significant hit.

“So,brat, I want you to shadow her to make sure she’s safe. From what Zara has said, it’s clear she doesn’t want anyone to know about this, so she’s unlikely to agree to having an actual bodyguard.”

“She should.”

Zara sighs. “I agree with you both, but Emily is stubborn.”

“Oh, I’m aware.” I shake my head. “Well, I’m more than happy to keep an eye on her.”

Dimitri nods. “Good, and I’m having the new security system installed in her apartment as we speak. Hopefully, we can catch this guy if he tries anything again.”

“What do we know about him?”

I don’t miss the way Zara glances anxiously at Dimitri.

I frown. “Zara?”

“Dimitri, do you mind giving us a minute?” She reaches out to squeeze his leg affectionately.

“Why can’t he know?”

Dimitri grunts. “I think I should stay. We could track this guy down quicker if more of us have the relevant information.”

“I’m well aware, but I promised Emily I wouldn’t tell anyone about any of this. I’m already breaking that promise by telling you and Danil that someone is after her.”

My eyes are taking in every single twitch she makes. “But you have an idea of who this guy is?”

“Yes, but I only want to tellyou, seeing as you’re good friends. It’s likely she’ll be less angry if she learned I told you rather than Dimitri.”

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