Chapter 55

I drove all night, and as the sun started to rise, I came into a city called black water. I decided this was where I would stop, a fresh start to be whoever I wanted to be. No one would know me here, and Brax, Pearl, and my family wouldn't think to look for me here. I parked the stolen car in a dark alley and made my way through the empty streets of Black Water. The city had an eerie feeling to it, but I didn't care. I was free from the pain of my past life, and I was ready to embrace the darkness that now consumed me.

As I walked through the city, I could feel the power coursing through my veins. It was intoxicating and empowering. I felt like I was unstoppable; nothing or no one could ever hurt me again. I knew I needed to get out of my hospital gown and find a new identity, so I made my way to a store and stole some clothes. As I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I didn't recognize the person staring back at me. My eyes were cold and empty, no longer bright blue like they used