Emily’s life developed a pleasant rhythm over the next few days. She often had dinner with Byron at his place. She even felt comfortable enough to sleep over at the penthouse in one of the guest bedrooms. The bed was so soft and comfy, Emily couldn’t resist coming back night after night. She even had her own bathroom there so no awkwardness could occur. She felt completely spoiled.

In the mornings and afternoons she saw her family and showed them around the city, and in the ...