Chapter TwelveA LONG FLIGHT later, layover that took forever included, I was in Okinawa. I took nothing but a light backpack with me and made my way to Sensei’s remote dojo. Okinawa was f*****g hot at that time of year, but it served me right. I embarked on the long trek, having nothing but my thoughts to keep me company. According to our agreement, the first month belonged to my former mates, so I’d said goodbye to my kids with the promise I’d be there to get them in a few weeks. Vicks, Shishou, and Stuart had given me the evil eye for dropping Blake and leaving, but I easily dismissed them all and did what I thought was best. I needed to stay alive for those kids. I couldn’t leave them for the fae to raise. Snarky bastards like the ones who’d brought my divorce papers were a f*****g bad

