Chapter 17
Emma came awake slowly. The first threads of light were seeping through the shades. Trey’s arm was thrown across her, his palm warm against her side where it rested just below her breast. Her mind rolled back to yesterday. After the police left, Darren called later to report that Greg was being held on three charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with no option to be released before trial due to his blatant violation of the conditions of his earlier release. Emma hadn’t wanted to stay at her own house, mostly because she couldn’t settle down there. It was as if Greg’s presence in the house and yard had tainted it. Trey brought her to his house after a quick call to Risa, so she could prepare Stuart for the fact that both Emma and Trey sported a few bruises.
It was
