Chapter 61: Bryony

That dog, where had I seen the animal before? I’m sure that I hadn’t, today was the first time. But somehow he seemed so familiar, and he seemed to know me as well.

I’d been caught out by a pet. Today for the first time I’d stayed closer than usual. It was almost as if I couldn’t help myself, as if I’d been drawn to him. Like a moth to a flame.

I knew it was pointless, and maybe even dangerous, but I couldn’t help myself. When I’d heard the fit he’d thrown because of my escape, it had warmed my heart more than it should.

But I reminded myself that he only thought of me because I reminded him of someone else. It was a sobering thought. I wasn’t the one he really saw when he looked at me.

But someone else. Someone from his past. Someone that he loved so much he couldn’t let go not even in death. Of course I’d made some inquiries and now knew who his Mia was.