Emily’s POV My eyes lurked around the stairs as I ran off to my room. My room suddenly seemed too far from his chambers. My body was shaking and my heart couldn’t stop pounding thinking about what just happened. “We almost kissed!” I bluffed, hitting my head with my hand. I could feel my cheeks rising and my skin warm. I was blushing, and it was unbelievable. I detest him sometimes, but is that true? “Emily stop it!” I squealed and walked faster now as I got to the courtyard leading to my room. I was so lost in my thoughts I didn’t even know it was raining. I ran into the courtyard ready to cross and headed to my room. The rain snapped my skin and I screamed, running quickly to the entrance of my chamber. I stopped in front of the entrance holding myself. I was immediately so cold. Ho

