THIRTY ONE

Ruth's POV

I couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal. Michael had agreed to Cynthia's terms, putting me in danger. I knew he was sorry, but I couldn't forgive him. Not yet.

I needed time to think, to process everything that had happened. So, I did the only thing I could think of - I teleported to another country.

I had never used my powers like this before, but I knew I had to get away. I focused all my energy on a place I had always wanted to visit - Japan.

As I materialized in a bustling street in Tokyo, I felt a rush of excitement. I was finally free.

But as I looked around, I realized that I had no idea where I was or what I was doing. I had no money, no phone, no nothing.

I was completely alone.

And then, I saw him. A mysterious man watching me from across the street.

My heart skipped a beat. Who is he? And what did he want?

I tried to ignore him, but he kept following me. I knew I had to lose him, but I had no idea how.

As I turned down a narrow alleyway, I felt a hand grab