Valerie’s POV
I shook my head, hesitant to Ian’s suggestion. I didn’t see a need to tell Raton about my traveling. If he cared, he would have visited or texted days ago.
“I am sorry, but I have to go now,” Ian said, standing up to leave. “I trust you would do the right thing.”
I followed her to the door and gave her a hug before she finally left.
I had thought she would stay longer but thank goodness she was gone, I could leave if I wanted to. I already booked my train out of the city and was only waiting for it to get dark before I left.
I returned to my room, staring at my half-packed bag. I folded a few more clothes and placed them inside the bag, flickering my eyes between the wall clock and the bag.
It wasn’t meant to end like this, travelling out of the city had never been
