Maya's Pov
"I'm sorry I'm late " Emily apologized and pulled a chair out at the table and sat down.
The auction was already beginning and many people had settled down. Several large round tables covered with white linen clothes, each surrounded with five carved chairs graced the ballroom.
The tables were decorated with flowers and featured plates, knives, forks and champagne flutes - some empty and some filled.
"What took you so long? " I asked curiously, it was not like Emily to be late at such an important event.
"I had some private matters to take care of " She said but I couldn't help but notice the pink stain that crawled up her cheeks, was she blushing?
"You sure did take care of it well " Niklaus said but I couldn't help but detect a hint of mockery in his voice not to talk of the way he was staring at his sister.
It seemed suspicious so I followed his gaze and it rested on Emily's neck. Why was he so interested - oh.
