Adrian's POV:

I was starting to admire my own eloquence, always finding reasons or excuses that left Emma with nothing to argue against. Her speechlessness gave me a smug sense of satisfaction.

"Fine, I'll accept your concern for the sake of the elders. But shouldn't you be checking on Aria? She's in the late stages of cancer, yet she was out drinking yesterday. Isn't she drinking to cope because you haven't been taking care of her lately?"

Her words ...