Chapter 20

Daniel opened the door and stepped out of the car. He tried to help her out but she refused his help. Grabbing her bag in one hand and using the other to keep his jacket wrapped around her.

“I don’t need your help,” she said as she got out, forgetting about the incredibly high heeled shoes she was putting on and losing her balance. He caught her just in time, wrapping his arms around her.

“Easy,” he said. His hands around her were incredibly gentle.

“Thanks,” she said. Then proceeded to follow him into his house.

Daniel clicked on the right, stood aside as Emma entered, then closed the door. “Thank you for coming,” he said, deliberately trying to annoy her.

“It’s not like I had a choice,” Emma said. She glanced around the huge room. She was uneasy, a state Daniel kept her in constantly.

Daniel’s eyes followed hers. He surveyed his home, attempting to view it throug