10 DECEMBER 2017
Emily cursed her over-the-knee boots as she stepped off the bus. It was the first time she was wearing them, and although the heels were only small, the balls of her feet were already aching. Although in her head she wanted to deny it, she knew she was trying to impress Rowan, who looked suitably affected when she descended the steps in front of him. He also looked cold, which implied that he had been standing at the bus stop for some time.
“Where are we going?” Emily asked as they set off towards a row of houses. She was hoping they weren’t going far. She was struggling to keep up with Rowan, and she could see no conceivable destination anywhere near them.
He gave her a warm smile. “We’re going to see some of my friends.”
Emily’s heart sank. They weren’t going to sp
