“Cancel the ceremony, but don’t announce anything yet.”
Claire sounded bewildered.
“Elena, the guests are already seated.”
“I know exactly where they are.”
“Should I tell Adrian?”
“Absolutely not.”
After ending the call, I took Leo into my arms and pressed my lips against his warm forehead.
His sleepy fingers touched my necklace, and I suddenly understood how close I had come to giving Adrian permanent influence over our lives.
Teresa watched me silently until I turned toward her.
“Why did you come looking for me?”
She hesitated, and something in her expression frightened me more than Adrian’s conversation.
“Because I found something in Leo’s nursery three nights ago.”
My stomach tightened.
“What did you find?”
She glanced toward the dressing-room door, then reached into the large handbag hanging from her shoulder.
“I was putting away his blankets when I noticed the bottom drawer wasn’t closing properly.”
