21
The sun was fading from the sky and I hoped that the darkness could help me slip away unnoticed. I kept my mental shield up so no one could call me.
Walking quietly along the paths that led out of the village, I knew I couldn’t stay. I couldn’t get the answers here that I needed.
I was already in trouble for hurting Dakawa before, and when they found out I’d hurt her again and that I wasn’t Sifayah, I wouldn’t be welcome in the tribe. In a weird, twisted way, I was an impostor.
I walked to the shore and headed out in the opposite direction of the Dive. It would probably be one of the first places they’d look for me. Heading north into the jungle seemed to be my best option.
I’d been travelling for a while when I had to hide behind some rocks to avoid being seen by a man wearing the
