Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 90 Emmas phone buzzed as she navigated the crowded streets on her way home .

She answered quickly , her personal assistants voice filling the car .

Maam , Ive found an apartment that meets your requirements the assistant said , her tone hesitant .

Emmas spirits lifted momentarily .

A secure apartment close to the hospital was exactly what she needed .

Thats Where is it ? great Her assistant hesitated a moment , then replied .

The apartments in a secured complex not far from the hospital , but.

theres a complication .

Emmas stomach tightened .

What kind of complication ? The property owner is Alexander Black .

The name hit Emma like a freight train .

Of all people , it had to be him .

She clutched the wheel a bit firmer while her chest tugged the ache of frustration .

Of all things in the world , the last she would like to do is depend on Alexander for just about anything let alone a roof over her head .

Are you you positive theres no other option ? She strained her voice I have inquired as much as possible , maam , her assistant said with much courtesy .

The empty apartments around the hospital happen to be Mr.

Blacks as well .

Emma let a heavy sigh out , situations she could barely control weighing in Thanks ; that goes to consideration .

on her .

She hung up and grasped the steering wheel as her mind went into a cycle .

Everything that seemed a stepping forward was restraint toward it all , since the approval for an apartment would simply see her slipping into Alexanders orbit something she had struggled so diligently to avoid all these years .

She was at the wheel, speeding her way to reach home as fast as possible when her phone rang again .

She looked at the screen , and her heart skipped a beat the caller ID read Jaden .

She answered quickly , her tone soft .

Hello , Jaden .

Can we talk ? His tone was curt ; he had no time for pleasantries / Emma sat up a little straight .

Of course .

Where ? He gave her the address of some quiet , inconspicuous bar .

She noted the address mentally and replied .

Tll be there in a little while .

Emma drove straight to the location , her pulse growing quicker with every mile passing .

She pulled into the garage of the bar , looked around for any lurking paparazzi , and found that the coast was clear .

Yeah , right , she thought She parked , fixed her coat , and took a deep breath before stepping out .

It was cold outside that night , the air nibbled at her skin , but she hardly felt it .

Emma walked toward the door , each ep heavier than the last , She reached the door , slowed , and took a shaking breath .

Her hands still shook a little as she braced herself against the cold metal handle .

A friendly hostess greeted her and led her through to a somewhat secluded corner table .

Dimmed lights cast long shades across the room ; murmurs of conversations everywhere .

Emma twirled her fingers around each other , getting increasingly nervous with each second that passed .

When Jaden finally materialized , her breath hitched in her thro His suit was wrinkled , his tie undone , and his hair mússed , yet he looked impossibly handsome .

He came to the table unsteadily , a faint smell of alcohol on him .

He collapsed into the chair across from her , fixing his bloodshot eyes on hers .

You could have told me , he said , his voice 21:20 Tue , Dec 17 CD O Chapter 90 low and laced with pain V 52 % Emmas heart sank .

She didnt need to ask what he was referring to ; she already knew .

I know .

Im sorry , Jaden , she replied softly , her voice trembling .

Jaden snorted , leaning back in his chair as a bitter laugh escaped his lips .

Sorry ? Thats all you have to say ? His gaze slipped away from Emma , anguished .

I thought we trusted each other , Emma .

I sat there , like an idiot almost dying to meet her , and you just .

let me .

she Emma winced with each word he said , as if every word was a dagger struck deep into her heart .

I know I hurt you , sh whispered .

I had my reasons .

He turned to face her then , his eyes narrowing .

Reasons ? And you believed Id stand in your way ? That I wouldnt have your back ? No , Jaden , she hurried to assure , shaking her head .

Thats not it I was wrong , I know .

I should have told you the truth , but 1.

I couldnt .

I was scared .

Jaden ordered two whiskeys without breaking his eyes off hers and from his expression , he betrayed nothing .

The drinks came pronto , and he stretched his hand to the first glass , which became intercepted by Emma .

Before he could get a word out , she had thrown her head back and was downing the glass in one swallow , the burning liquid .

sliding down her throat .

She winced but didnt falter .

What the hell , Emma ? Jaden exclaimed in shock .

She raised her hand to silence him and snatched up the second glass .

If anyone needs this , its me , she grumbled before .

tossing it back as well .

Jaden stared at her , his mouth agape , but Emma ignored him .

The alcohol burned through her , but it wasnt enough to drown out the fear , and the overwhelming ache in her chest .

Tbe right back , she said , standing abruptly and walking toward the restroom .

She went in and flung cold water onto her face , trying to collect her composure .

But once she was in the hall again , a firm hand latched onto her wrist and dragged her into the shadows .

Wh- she started , but died in her throat as cold wall slammed into her body .

Her heart racing , she looked up , her lips parting in surprise as her gaze fell upon the figure that had pushed her against the wall It was Alexander .

His eyes , tempestuous , locked with hers , and before she did anything , his lips crashed onto hers in an intensity that stole her breath .

His hands framed her face , and he pressed his body to hers , his kiss deepening to claim her with such ferocity that took her by surprise .

She gasped against his lips as he nipped at her lower lip , tugged before his tongue slid into her mouth .

A raw desperate and consuming kiss that left her head reeling .

I dont think I can keep living without you , Emma , he growled ainst her mouth low and husky , laced with a perilous need .

His hands slid down to her waist , tugging her closer until there was not an inch of space between them .

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