Emma

“No. He's not bothering me,” I let out a shuddering breath.

She smiles again. “Alright. If you say so.”

Without another word, she starts the car and drives out.

I keep stealing glances at her while my heartbeat race ferociously. I feel a prick of guilt.

She's sitting right next to me without the knowledge of what I've been up to. It's too bad that I lied to her, and even worse that I want Knox.

I tuck a loose tendril behind my ear. And the embarrassing part, Knox doesn't even want me as bad as I do.

Maybe I'm using the wrong approach. What if I try something...