“You are going to drink moderately. I want you within my line of sight at all times.” Emerson opens her mouth ready to argue, but I continue before she can. “You’ve caught Russo’s attention, and he has a lot of friends in high places, friends that could be here tonight. Until we know how much interest he has in you, I am not willing to risk you because you’re too stubborn and independent. At the end of the night, you’re going to come home with me, and you will follow every instruction I give you to the letter. Do I make myself clear?” My tone is more menacing than I intend, but I need her to
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