✴ Scarlett ✴
“So, how was dinner?” Emily asked as I parked the car in front of the Mayor’s office.
“It was perfect,” I said with a smile, and that was the truth. Damien had cooked a lovely meal, and the conversation had been light and enjoyable. We had ended the evening with a mug of hot chocolate in front of the fire as we talked.
“Good, I’m so happy for you,” she said as we got out of the car. “But did you hear?” she then asked, and I frowned.
“Hear what?” I asked curiously as we entered the building. Emily lowered her voice as she leaned in a bit.
“Kathy isn’t on the team anymore,” she informed me, and her voice was tinged with something between relief and amusement. “Apparently, she pulled out this morning. I don’t know how true it is, but rumor has it Damien turned her down, an
