Emma's POV. We were about to step into the house when the council messenger arrived and told my dad that he was needed in the council. Of course, we weren't expecting anything less. “You are wanted by the council..... Immediately.” “Go on inside, I'll be with you shortly.” He forced a smile at me and left with the messenger. I walked into the room, got in the shower and took a really long bath to wash myself of all the dirt I got myself into. While seated in the bathtub, my mind suddenly drifted to George, and I wondered if he was back from only God knows where. I got out of the bathroom, into the room with water dripping off my body, I had missed this feeling even though it was just for a day. I had just finished dressing up in tight brown pants and a white crop top when I hear

