For a moment, Elissa was lost in thought.

Her outburst was actually a desperate bid for clarity from Raphael-she wanted him to either end his association with his assistant definitively or to call off their wedding.

Silence stretched between them.

Finally, Raphael broke it, his voice low. “Let's get out of here first."

He reached for Elissa's hand, but she remained motionless, her mind racing.