ANNA

It was the first time I had argued with Emily. Never in so many years, now for the first time. My soul and heart ached, but I had to be right. This man, my flesh and blood, put his life on the line to save me. I could at least listen to his reasons.

It was already morning, and I couldn’t sleep all night. I kept thinking about how to talk to Emily after last night’s argument, as I knew I hurt her with my words. I also told her that her relationship with Luca doesn’t ...