chapter 41

Amari stood at the edge of the pier, the salty sea breeze tousling her hair as she gazed out at the vast expanse of the ocean stretching before her. It was a beautiful sight, one that filled her with a sense of freedom and possibility. For the first time in years, she felt truly alive.

But even as she stood there, reveling in the moment, Amari knew that she couldn't stay here forever. The past had a way of catching up with her, and she had learned the hard way that running away was never a permanent solution. Sooner or later, she would have to confront the demons of her past and find a way to make peace with them.

But for now, she allowed herself to bask in the tranquility of the moment, letting the gentle rhythm of the waves wash over her like a soothing balm. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, inhaling the salty air and feeling the tension drain from her body.

As she stood there, lost in thought, memories of her former life came flooding back to her. She remembered the days