Chapter 42 Queen Takes Knight

• "Hmm." Eve tapped her chin in mock consideration. "Spend my Saturday watching Chicago's elite pretend they're not terrified of you while eating overpriced rubber chicken?" Something wicked flashed in her eyes. "Wouldn't miss it. And that's a 'you owe me big time.'" Eve stretched, the movement doing interesting things to her silk nightwear. "Besides, got the perfect present for mommy dearest, too."
• Mason's eyebrows climbed. "Present?"
• "The diamond necklace you gave me on your birthday." Eve's face softened.