Marrying the Man in the Dark

Emma chuckled softly.

“You’re quite clever, Cherise.

With a graceful stride, Emma approached the window, peering at the swarm of reporters gathered outside the library. “While I may lack the finesse of a professional journalist, feel free to decline my inquiries, challenge me, or even put me on the spot.

“But,” she paused, turning back to face Cherise with a playful smile, “what about those reporters out there? How do you plan to handle them, Cherise?”

Cherise furrowed her brow, rising slowly to join Emma at the window, her heart fluttering with a hint of panic.

Oh dear.

Were all those reporters gathered for her?

Inwardly. Cherise grappled with a sense of unease.

She had glimpsed the motto of Adania University when she and Blake entered through the school gates.

recently watched dramas, Cherise had picked up the notion of challenging

one thing, but facing hundreds or even thousands of reporters outside presented an entirely different

palms grew sweaty.

Emma’s confidence swelled. “Is something bothering you, Cherise? Afraid to confront

honesty, I’ll offer you an escape route.

smile

her chair and idly playing with her phone, “if you don’t release me, I

her smugness tempered

Emma retorted,

Cherise. You’re apprehensive about

Emma found herself supported by those present.

make your

can intimidate professional journalists like us college students? Think

up

the wrong, but she’s still putting on a