Turning on the computer on the desk, I logged in and then went the word processor. After taking an unsteady breath, I opened a new file and started typing. I was writing my resignation notice. I was going to leave this job, effective immediately. I continued my work for the rest of the day. Eve hadn’t trusted me with much, which was honestly a relief. I kept the notice in my pocket, still thinking it over. I knew better than to act rashly. After all, hadn’t I placed all of my hopes in this apprenticeship? I had thought that by completing it, I would then be able to become a full-fledge Healer. I had thought I could then support myself and my child, starting a life away from Damien. That dream was hard to let go of, even though I knew I probably had to. At the end of the day, Cara esco

