Emily's POV

The knock on the door continued, my heart racing with anticipation as I neared it. Kate swallowed hard and wanted to skirt past me but I held her hand, and stopped her.

“Who do you think it might be?” I asked Kate who shrugged, having no clue who it might be. She skirted past me, wanting to approach the door but I stopped her by holding her wrist.

“Let me see who it is. Just stay here…” I whispered, while she nodded in acceptance.

I tore my gaze from her and approached the door.

Taking a deep breath, and called out in a calm voice, “Who is it?”...