105. I trust you

Once Emma was shifted to her room, she rested there the entire day. Jamie spent most of his time outside, filling Aiden in about what happened and how they ended up seeking refuge in his house. As anticipated, Aiden assured him that they could stay with him for as long as they wanted.

“I can imagine the turmoil amongst people back home.” Aiden said, smiling knowingly. “It’s unrealistic to expect them to accept a rogue. Until the tension dies down, you are free to stay here.”

“That’s generous of you, Aiden.” Rafa said, “But it’s not safe for us to stay anywhere for too long. We don’t mean to cause you any trouble for helping us out. Give us a couple of days until Emma fully heals and we’ll be on our way.”

Jamie agreed with it too. It was unfair to impose danger on Aiden merely for helping a friend in need. He had to figure out a way to escape before his father figured out where he was.

As the day neared the end, Jamie headed back to his room. Dragging his feet up the stairs, he won