Chapter 18

"Go on, open it." I nod, glancing down at the little box in my hands. I peel back the wrapping paper slowly, feeling my nerves rise to the surface. Inside is a black box and my nerves increase further, a lump appearing in my throat. I look uneasily at Tobias and he smiles at me, motioning for me to carry on. I pass it between my hands multiple times, letting out a small sigh. "It's just a gift Emily, stop over thinking it." I bite down on my lip nervously before nodding and opening the box....