Chapter 14.

*KATIE'S POINT OF VIEW*

I woke up to my phone ringing. I grabbed it quickly and jumped out of bed; running downstairs with it. Getting up so quickly made my head spin but I didn't care. I just didn't want my phone to wake up Toby from his slumber too.

Reaching the kitchen I answered the phone call. I had no idea who it was because I didn't recognise the number. "Hello?" I said carefully down the phone. It was weird me receiving a phone call- I barely know anybody apart from Toby. "Is this Miss Myra?" said a stranger's voice. "Err, yes?" I responded in a questioning voice.

"Oh hello Miss Myra, this is PC Trasvalki from the Idaho State Police".

I froze. My hands instantly started shaking and I knew my face would have turned paper white.

"...Are you there Miss Myra?" said PC Trasvalki. "Um, err, yes" I managed to stutter out.

"I am ringing you to inform you that Terry Morgan has served most of his sentence and is today being let out of prison on good behaviour". At those words my body suddenly collapsed on to the floor shaking harder by the minute. Before I could stop it sobs broke out and my voice cracked.

"But...but he is supposed to have two more years!" I shrieked.

"I understand you must be upset Miss Myra but please understand Mr Morgan has no idea about your whereabouts. He doesn't know about your new identity either. Furthermore you even have a permanent restraining order against him so he couldn't come near you even if he did find you"

I begged the policeman. "It wouldn't stop him though! You don't know him like I do Sir! Please...please don't let him out I beg you! He will come after me!"

"I can assure you he won't Miss Myra. And even if he did somehow find you and break the restraining order he would instantly be put back in prison again. Please do not worry". On that note PC Trasvalki hung up on the phone.

I held my head in my hands and tried to think straight. I had to get out of here! I had to go somewhere far, far, far away; out of the continent even...I just couldn't stay here.

Slowly standing up on shaking legs I crept my way up the stairs trying not to awaken Toby whilst still trying not to break down in to tears again. I had to try and be brave. Quickly I packed up all my things from my stay in hospital and hauled the bag on to my back.

I stood and gazed at Toby who was sprawled out in bed snoring softly without a care in the world. This would break him. I loved Toby with every inch of me but I couldn't stay here and get found nor could I bring Toby in to this. I was so selfish and stupid for thinking I could have Toby in my life.

I cared too much not to leave without a word. If I was going to leave Toby so harshly I could at least say a few words. I tiptoed over to his desk and grabbed a piece of paper and a pen. With speed I wrote a quick note and placed it by Toby's side.

"I'M SORRY TOBY. I'M SO SORRY. PLEASE FORGIVE ME AND PLEASE LEAD A GOOD LIFE. Katie x"

I leaned over and kissed his forehead carefully. "I love you" I whispered.

I left the room and silently closed the door. Gryphon was sat at the bottom of the stairs and I smiled weakly at him. "Goodbye little man. Look after Toby for me" I told him. Gryphon only panted in response.

As tears rolled down my face I opened the front door and closed it behind me.

I had to make it to my own house quickly to pack up the rest of my stuff.

I had to book the soonest flight out of America.

*AUTHOR'S NOTE* I just wanted to thank you guys for your massive amount of support recently. Thank you so much for answering my question about Toby and Katie also. I love confusing you guys haha :3. Furthermore I don't really have an idea about the laws and prison system in America so I wrote this based on British law and system. Please review!