His head was buzzing with thoughts that the police would come to dissuade him from his plan, or perhaps even prevent him from trying at all. The prospect of a confrontation made his stomach contract, a subtle but unmistakable sign of his nervousness. Peter realized he had to make a decision quickly….
Logically, the safest option for Peter would be to simply open the door, talk to the police and abandon his daring plan. But the very thought of giving up on his adventure before it had even begun was excruciating. The iceberg had become more than a curiosity; it was a challenge he had to overcome, a dream he was determined to pursue no matter the risk.