Chapter 248

• He left the reception area feeling their eyes on him the entire way and made his way back out to his motorcycle. He took some deep breaths to calm himself. He needed to clear his mind.
• He got on his bike and headed down to Goleta Beach Park. He found a spot to park then walked down to the water's edge. The water gently lapped at the beach and made a soothing sound. He closed his eyes and let his mind drift.
• He knew he had to leave. There was an almost physical need to move on. Honestly, most of it was his desire to avoid certain people.