Chapter 38

“I think you need to talk to someone about all of this, Emma… a counselor… I could…”

She jerked away instantly, spinning to glare at him angrily. All moods snapped closed with simple words, and suddenly she was fire and anger and squaring up to him like he was the enemy.

“Not a goddamn chance,” she spat, all venom and pain in her face. “I’m not fucking crazy!”

“Emma, that isn’t what I said,” Jake responded, a little surprised at her sudden turnaround in mood, seeing a side she normally kept under control. Sheer emotion and rage seeped from that beautiful face. He attempted to gently put his arms around her, but she held out a hand, stopping him. He stayed back, allowing her breathing space to vent. Unsure how to deal with the fire he had always sensed was just under the surface.

“Don’t okay… you wanted to know… now you know, and that’s the end of it.” The strength was back in her voice, PA Emma had returned, and she stalked past him toward the car, keeping he