~ARTHUR~
"Are you sure you will not touch her?" Emily repeats herself.
I can't answer her because I've already touched Gabriella. And I can't even explain to her what came over me when it had happened. I still couldn't get Gabriella's taste out of my mouth and I was scared that Emily could somehow sense that.
Her eyes sadden when she realizes why I'm staying quiet. "You've already touched her, haven't you?"
I make an attempt to walk forward but she pushes me away. "You touched her?"
"It's wasn't like that . . . Father was growing suspicious when it was clear that I wasn't doing anything to her. I had to make it believable."
"By actually touching her, right?"
I look away from her penetrating gaze and try to focus on anything but her.
"I'm sorry Emily." I finally say when I realize
