Ashley's POV
I caught hold of a branch when I jumped. It happened that I didn't want to die after all; I had just started living and couldn't afford to end it all.
"Ashley!" I heard Dante's voice and I wasn't ready to answer, so I took off, jumping from tree to tree until I was back on the road.
I avoided leaving tracks, on the road, or anywhere, so he wouldn't find me. Even though I wanted him to.
I quickly went back to my motel, hiding from the lights and eyes of the few neighbors I had. I was surprised they didn't wake to the sound Dante and his crew were making earlier.
I successfully sneaked into my room and took a deep breath before retiring to my bed.
I was too weak to take a shower and had too many thoughts in my head that I couldn't sleep.
I had to ask myself what I wanted. Who I was meant to love or not.
