Jonathan walked in Two men hovered ten steps behind him-plain clothes, expensive quiet.
“He's everywhere," Caroline said.
“Go to class," Emma said. “Both of you."
“I'm tired," Emma said. She stepped out before the pillar turned them into rumor.
Jonathan's smile brightened by a watt when he saw her. “Emma," he said warmly. “Library?"
“Then I'll walk you," he said, falling into step as if they'd rehearsed it. “We didn't finish this morning."
“We finished," Emma said.
“Answers evolve," he said.
She stopped. “Jonathan," she said. “Listen."
“We don't want the same life," she said. “We don't want the same kind of love. This will only hurt people."
“It's hurting you to refuse," he said. “Say yes."
“It ends nothing I want ended," she said. “Please stop."
He tilted his head. “You're sa
