Knox

The moment the door creaks open, Emma and I spring apart. I feel my heart racing in my chest, and I try to steady my breathing, but it’s a struggle. 

My eyes snap to the door, and there she is, Gina, standing in the doorway, her eyes moving slowly over the room. My stomach drops at the thought of her seeing what just happened between Emma and me.

I pray silently that she didn’t notice, that she didn’t see the quiet tension that had been building between us, but my hope fades quickly. 

The air in the room has shifted, becoming thick tension. 

I watch Gina as she storms...