Brynn's POV
We walked through the forest, which didn't seem so large when I ran through it earlier. Now I see how vast it is and how lucky I was to even be found. I was a mix of emotions. Frightened, angry, but for the first time in close to five years I was finally at peace. Jason did today what I couldn't do even after years of therapy. He helped me see that I needed to let the blame go and how much it was destroying me.
While I am still very hesitant about accepting Arlen's offer, I have decided to hear him out. I owe the man that much. We'll see how today goes and I'll decide whether to stay or go.
We made it to the clearing where I had watched Arlen burn the woman's face. He was still standing there and when he saw me, relief and happiness radiated over his handsome face. He walke
