CHAPTER ELEVEN
The guests began to settle into their rooms and explore the grounds. Emily could feel every one of their judgmental stares as keenly as the victim of a bully notices their tormentor’s every move. This was clearly not what they were expecting, this house, this area. Emily felt herself grow hot with resentment.
Amy suddenly appeared beside Emily at the window. “Full house,” she said. “It’s a little bit overwhelming, isn’t it?”
Emily turned and let the curtain drop from her hand. “Are you nervous?”
Amy smirked. “Is it that obvious?”
Emily nudged her friend gently. “I can’t believe you’re getting married.”
“I know, right?” Amy said. Emily noted the twinkle in her eye again, the look on her face that she got whenever she thought about the wedding. Emily couldn’t help but fe
