We retreated to our rooms after the call. It was a great feeling to be able to tell my friends the truth. To know that, although we had been separated for months, they never stopped caring and worrying about me. I could not give them our location or console them that I would be back soon. All I could provide for a while was reassurance that I was fine, and so they were.
Still, there was a weight weighing my heart with every deep breath I took. Razbill looked proud. We didn't talk about it after because I wasn't starting the conversation. I knew he was only waiting.
We separated for our rooms after early dinner. I took my night bath and wore a nightdress before going to bed. I felt okay. Still, I felt sad. I missed my friends. I admit I kind of missed my life in Manila and the people arou
