Ivonne’s POV

After Tobias and I had our discussion at the breakfast table, I tried to hold on to his words about trust, however it proved a bit difficult. It was just as he said, it was hard to trust someone after everything I'd been through.

He asked for the benefit of doubt and despite the fact I was hesitant, I was able to give him whatever percentage of trust I had left in me. I sincerely hoped he'd stick to his assurance of having everything planned out.

A knock had come an hour earlier on my room door and he peeked his head after I gave the permission to...