Chapter 28: It's a Long Journey

It's a Long Journey

Emily was awakened when someone opened the blinds in her bedroom. The scorching brightness of the morning sun was more than she could handle even though her eyes were still closed.

"No," she protested, her voice barely working, "It's too early."

She had stayed up late into the night to write the article defending her reputation, and now all she wanted to do was sleep.

"It's seven thirty already," Byron's voice announced cheerfully. He usually didn't enter the guest bedroom when she stayed over, and they would meet up first thing in the morning at the breakfast table, but then Emily remembered he had a trip in mind.

She squinted against the light and beheld Byron looking freshly shaved and energized like some god in the golden rays of the sun.

"All you need to do is get dressed, and then I'll throw you in the car," he said.

"That sounds fun," she grumbled.

He snickered evilly and left the room.

Despite her tiredness, Emily liked the idea of getting out of th