Emily's POV

“Can I take you home?” Damon asked.

I was just toying with the idea of taking the twenty minute walk instead of driving there.

“I'm thinking of walking. It's been a while since I walked free. I should be allowed to do that.” I smiled stiffly.

“Sure, sure,” Damon said

The office was a lot quieter now. Many of the staff had begun to find their way home.

My apartment wasn't so far from the office, it was an arrangement I preferred in the morning but hated at night.

Up until that point, I'd been avoiding my subconscious thoughts. I wanted to cast all the thoughts behind, but...