Chapter 25: Heading North

Chapter 25: Heading North

In the afternoon, as we finished tidying up the cabin, Ethan's phone rang. He was her lawyer from Reykjavik. Ethan listened attentively, nodding, and after a brief exchange of words in his native language, hung up with a huge smile that lit up his tired face.

"You're all set, Astrid," he said, putting his cell phone in his pocket. My attorney reviewed your legal documents. To travel to Iceland you do not need to apply for any special visa due to your nationality and the employment contract that we already have pre-approved with the publisher. The immigration procedures have been resolved.

He took a step towards me, looking at me with that unwavering loyalty that was beginning to be my new refuge.

"So... I am at your total disposal. Whenever you want, we pack our backpacks and leave for our new home and our new adventures.

I looked at him and felt Vik's cold finally say goodbye to me. I had arrived destroyed on the shores of Norway, and I was going hand in hand with an ally to the lands of Iceland. The white paper was open, the ink was ready, and for the first time, I was the sole owner of my own story.