Chapter Fifty One ~ Caught in the act

Emily

“No, I wasn't. Let’s go.” I pull her by her wrist even though I know she wants to use the bathroom.

I’m so flushed and bothered and I can’t believe I let myself get so far. The most scary part is that I have no regrets and that worries me.

“Dr. Harper. We were about to send a search party for you.” The team jokes when we reach the table and I laugh nervously.

“I’m so sorry, I had to make some calls.” I lie and they seem to buy it because everyone goes back to chatting and when I look at the time, it’s 10 PM.

My eyes pop out of my socket, “Oh now, I need to go. You should too, tomorrow we get to serious work.” I wave at everyone.

“You got it Doc!”

From the corner of my eye, I can see Liam start to bid farewell and that makes me almost sprint out the door. I double my step when I bump into someone, “I’m-”

“Emily?” William says with shock evident in his eyes.

“Hi William, I'm in a rush right now. Let’s talk later” I wave but he stops me by pulling my wrist.

I frown as