Emily’s POV

Dario and I started arguing before Leon had even finished explaining everything.

We weren’t loud, and neither of us raised our voice. With Dario, arguments rarely worked that way. We kept our voices low, but neither of us was willing to back down.

“I’m going,” I said.

“And I said no.”

“Gina is there because of me.”

“Exactly. Which is why you’re not going.”

I stared at him. “Jackson took her because he wants me. He knows I’ll come if she’s the one ...