Emma considered that. It was about what she'd expected. "I'll take another drink, then."

She watched him mix it, noticing that he wrote what looked like a wedding band on his left hand. For a moment she was furiously jealous. She wasn't sure why. Did she truly envy Erik for being married? It has obviously not brought him any joy.

She considered what it would be like to marry Scott, to truly build a life with him. Then she rejected the notion. They weren't going to be together forever. He would find someone else or simply realize what kind of woman he'd let on his bed and leave her. Best not to bring legal matters into the equation.