Colton was seated in his office when his phone chirped. He didn't feel like speaking to anyone. Heck, he didn't feel like speaking to her and that was it.

As though the heavens were against him, his phone continued ringing. She just couldn't take a hint. He couldn't bring himself to act normal around her. Not after how terribly they treated Emma. Not after Emma's death.

In a bid to distract himself, he silenced his phone and submerged himself in the pile of files seated on his table, each and everyone pending his attention.

It was going to be a long day. He was just getting started but he felt...