In response, I gave a little nod. Most people would be terrified by Mathew, but I knew him to be much gentler than that. He was a nice guy who would never harm a woman, much less someone as young and innocent as Emily.

, "Did you get her to write the messages?" he probed.

“Yeah. The notebook, however, is still in the bedroom where I left it. You should probably hold off for a time before going to get it. It's true that she does need some personal space. "

"Okay, but don't make me wait too long. Before everyone starts to worry, we need to get those emails...