CHAPTER 056: EMILY

We arrived at Mat's place not long after we'd gotten into the car. The drive had been short—way too short—but also way too long. My mind couldn't decide if it was more nervous or more excited about what was going to happen.

As soon as we walked into the house, Mat's demeanor changed. He wasn't the sweet guy I'd come to know but seemed sterner and more commanding.

Goosebumps appeared on my arms like I could feel the change in the air. It stirred something in me, that part of me that wished—needed more than anything—to submit.

"Follow me." His voice had lost the gentle tone of his and instead came out harsher, deeper than usual.

Swallowing nervously, because, of course, my mind had decided to let the nerves win, I trailed behind him. He'd given me the house tour the last time I was here, which contained two guest bedrooms and two bathrooms along with the kitchen and living room. But, there was one place he hadn't shown me. A door he'd said I would see later, and I guess later was now.

W