Katie's POV

Chapter 146

Katie's POV

A sigh leaves my chest, and my eyes fly to the window.

I wish I could go outside––have some fresh air.

I push my chair back and walk to the wall of windows.

Lights play outside in a magical dance of perdition. I slide the glass doors open and walk onto the terrace.

The evening air gives me a chill, and it’s cooler than I expected. My eyes move to the world outside, the cars and people on the sidewalks.

I could be right there right now. Getting lost in that crowd and forgetting that I can’t get any sleep.

What if I go down there?

The idea sounds crazy, especially since I have no business being there. But… I would be outside only for a few minutes.

Half an hour, maybe.

I spin around and go straight to my room, where I remove my necklace and deposit it in the drawer before picking up a jacket from the closet.

The problem is… How do I get out?

I’m sure I can’t use the elevator without running into his bodyguards.

I’ll find a way.

I collect my purse and quietly snea