Chapter Thirty-Five

We spend a few more hours at the village, at first I was a little apprehensive to talk to anyone, but they all seemed really nice. Most kept repeating how they had no idea I was in that house, but always made sure to tell me how strong they thought I was for surviving it all.

I also learnt how people were working to track down my mother and Patrick, they told me nobody should get away with what they did to me. Apparently, they have tracked them down a few hours away from here, as soon as they catch them they’ll let me know. I didn’t know what to say about that, I mean yes I want Patrick to have some punishment for the way in which I was treated. But to be hunted down, I’m unsure if they should have to live in fear like I did. I know he was the one which caused me to have that fear, but I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy.

It was starting to get dark, I had enjoyed myself but I was getting very tired as time ticked by. I was stood beside Axel, he and the mayor were discuss