Step 31. High Voltage, part one
Playlist: "Watch the World Burn" by Falling in Reverse
Taking Eric’s suggestion, I change my clothes with a new purpose for the day in mind. The thin beams of sunlight that make their way through the tall pine trees and land on my face do indeed have healing powers. The stress of Dante’s imposed authority and Eric’s raging anxiety slowly fade. The farther into the hike, the more my shoulders relax. When I arrive at the river where the men went fishing, the only negative emotions running through me are my own.
I hate to admit it, even to myself, but I am dreading leaving Eric. I know he is nervous about us parting ways, and frankly, so am I. The truth is, there is no romantic relationship to look forward to between us, and I don’t know when the next time
