‘Mmm what time is it?’ I woke still curled up on Theodore’s lap, very stiff and rather disorientated. Theodore lifted me onto the seat and tapped on the roof of the carriage.
‘It’s almost seven, let’s get out and stretch our legs. It will be another hour or so before we get to Raymar.’ I nodded and took his hand to climb down from the carriage.
He was very quiet and didn’t look at me much. I tried to ignore it but it was hard.
What does he expect, me not to be sad to leave my family? He is leaving his parents too! Why is he not upset too?
‘I’m sorry I was so upset. I thought I’d done my crying. You are leaving your parents too.’ I shrugged and shook my head.
‘It was hard to see you so upset. I didn’t think it would be that hard.' He smiled a little smile and said, 'I’ve been saying g
