After the encounter, Emily didn’t want to leave the house for a few days. Mostly, she didn’t even want to leave the bedroom. She could see now why her brother had enjoyed hiding under a blanket so much. It was very warm and cozy, and she could pretend the outside world didn’t exist.

She didn’t know whether Josh would ever stop trying to see her, despite the protection order. Would he haunt her for the rest of her life? It seemed like breaking the law was no longer a ...