Chapter 32

"You do realize you just confessed to a police officer about committing murder, don't you?" Amber is surprised by his blunt honesty and wonders if he is aware of the consequences. "I know that. I trust you. I do not know why that is, but something deep in my gut says I can trust you. Even if you hand me over to the authorities, what else is there to live for? I have no family, no home, I am on the run and I have a man who would not hesitate to have my head on a platter."

Jacob speaks with some sort of carefree tone but she knows better. She can see the pain in his eyes. He is trying to tell her that some things hurt more than others. Jail is not one of those things that hurt more. "I understand. If you were no longer on the run… hear me out. If your name was cleared, and you could be anywhere you wanted, do anything you wanted. What would you do?" Amber asks. 

Jacob looks as though he has to think about it. He sighs and gently rubs his jaw. His stubble is starting t