Chapter 17

“It won’t happen again,” Emma grumbled. She leaned her head against the window. The smooth hum of the car, the warm seat, and her depleted energy levels eventually lulled her to sleep. Will noticed that she had fallen asleep. He thought about waking her, but decided against it. She’d need all the energy she could get. He had decided that Emma needed a reminder of why no one else was supposed to touch her.

​ They arrived at their destination, and Will waited for Emma to wake up. She was pretty, when she tried. He noticed she had brushed her hair and put on some makeup. And that dress sat on her curves in a way that made him want to tear it off. He stared at her for a long time, and before he realized what he was doing, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

​ *Get a grip, Will,* he berated himself. *She’s just another girl.*

​ Emma woke up and found Will staring at her.

​ “I’m sorry,” she yawned. “I must have fallen asleep. Where are we?”

​ “We’re going for a swim,” W