My injury was almost healed and it felt good to finally move around. More importantly, I just needed to have the time alone to clear my mind. After yesterday, I was in no desire to get to Spectrum any faster than I had to. I slowed my pace, hoping to avoid extra time in the courtyard and another run-in with Dax. Would she tell my, our, secret before I had a chance to fix things? How could she not want to? A Purple life was worlds above Ash. I tugged at my Zone bracelets. I’d been lying to myself when I’d said there was nothing wrong with living in Ash. When it came down to it, I wasn’t ready to give up the Purple life. But did that mean I was ready to do more of the Revenant’s bidding? I still couldn’t believe Dax was helping them. Sure, she claimed she wasn’t involved, but she had to be. I was scared to think what they’d ask for next, but I was going to find out soon. I’d received another anonymous message last night saying that I should stand by for my next assignment.
