Chapter 9
Zoey
I lead Sawyer up a ladder and swat at him when he pinches my butt. We land on the roof and I walk to the edge, checking out our view. The sun has already disappeared behind the clouds that are casting a grey gloom over the town, but it’s still an awesome sight from where we stand. From here, I have a panoramic view of the East River, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty. Sawyer joins me, then his arms wrap around my middle. “This is so cool. I’ve lived in this city for years and had no clue this spot existed.”
“I used to come up here a lot, whenever we visited New York. It was the only place I could come to think and be alone. A place no one would find me. “Even though things have gotten better, I still like this place. I like ... the freedom. No one needs me. No one as
