Emma's POV

When Joseph slowly pulled away, his eyes were still staring at me intensely. He didn't say anything else, but I knew how he felt. I could feel it in his kiss. There was sincerity, there was pain, and there was an unspoken promise.

In the moment of silence, I immediately felt something hit my chest, something that made me want to run. Without saying anything, I stood up quickly, my body feeling light but heavy at the same time. Without looking at Joseph again, I walked away, towards the door of my house.

My shaking hands opened the door, and I rushed inside. Once inside, I slammed the...