I couldn’t get out of there fast enough, kicking up the dust as my tires sped away. Leaving that godforsaken place in my rearview mirror eased the tension in my lungs. I never wanted to look back ever again, but I couldn’t cast it aside just yet. I had a child somewhere out there. Until then, I was stuck in this world of peculiarity.
Since I was near Tangi, I needed to visit Ms. Noel. I worried she might not be very welcoming. The last time we spoke, I’d stormed out of her house, leaving her to deal alone with Sam and Jen. Now I had a shady past. Folks were funny about people like me, especially violent felons. Even though I was innocent, in the eyes of the law, I was a hardened criminal.
Despite my past, I wanted to take a chance and visit my dear friend. It would be nice to see her ple
