The Echo of His Name

Valerie’s POV

My heart was lodged in my throat as he walked away from me. I couldn’t explain my feelings, as I didn’t fully understand, but I knew, without question, that I did not want him to walk out of my life again without a way for me to get in contact with him.

To my surprise, my cry actually worked, and the man stopped. He remained a few feet away from me, but he half-turned toward me. He d