CHAPTER 16
EMMA
With the sand squishing through my toes and the sun beaming down on my skin, I had to say that the May weather in California was sublime. Closing my eyes, I listened to the gentle waves, feeling more at peace with each passing second. Two days had passed since I last saw Carter, and my world had been a whirlwind of emotions. I told him I needed time, and it was almost up. Was I still confused? Absolutely. On the other hand, I’d never felt better.
Reagan tried to get me to join her at the gym, but when I told her I didn’t want to see Carter yet, the questions began. I confided in her about everything, and she said she was happy for us, that Carter was one of the good guys. He was, but it didn’t change that I was scared to be with him. When I mentioned that to Reagan, she
