Upon hearing Adrian’s remark, Riley’s heart raced. The man whom she loved was forced to leave her in the past because of her parents. She had never apologized to him and never had the chance to do so either.

It was as if Adrian had awakened something inside her once again, making her feel that perhaps she should not run anymore.

***

The rest of the journey was quiet.

Adrian and Riley arrived at Skyton in the afternoon. They did not head to the prison right away upon arriving at the city but