When the knocking sounded again, Peter made a quick decision. He was not ready to give up his search. Quietly, he slipped out the back door, his heart pounding. He hurried down the narrow alley, careful to avoid being seen by the officers at the front.
Peter headed straight for the harbor, because he knew exactly where his brother in law’s boat was docked. He kept a low profile, knowing that being seen could cause trouble with the police. The thought of getting caught for sneaking away weighed on him, but he was more focused on getting to the boat undetected.