Emma's POV:

When Adrian leaned in to ask about his worth to me, I felt his warm breath on my ear.

I lowered my gaze to my feet and whispered, "You were priceless to me."

That must have been what he wanted to hear, because I heard him chuckle beside me.

"But that was in the past," I added, looking into his eyes.

His smile froze. He grabbed my shoulders, forcing me to face him.

"And now?" His grip tightened, his ...