I have control of my body. What I eat and drink, who I sleep with, and how. That’s what Luke was trying to tell me. Anyone who wants to take control of me is not a friend and should not be trusted.That thought also feels good. Smooth and shiny like a polished stone. The tingle slides along the ridge where my newly regenerated skin has merged with tissue that wasn’t damaged in the fire. It sparks from my head to my feet with a sharp sting. I grunt, take a deep breath and let my mind and body relax. “You are free to love and be loved.” Ravi’s voice has a physical warmth. It runs along my body in a shivery wave. Not the sexy shiver Luke gives me, but one that speaks of ultimate acceptance. The dividing line sparks again. It feels like my foot fell asleep, but it’s not my foot. It’s my phys

