The Room Beyond the Door
he asked.
I stood up and wrapped him in a quick, careful hug.
"Be safe," he murmured close to my ear.
"You too."
We turned away from each other and walked off in opposite directions.
After my divorce, I treated myself to a trip to Parienne, a place I had always dreamed of visiting. As I stood by the Seraniel River, watching the sun dip below the horizon, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. No more chains, no more betrayal, no more letdowns—just me.