Chapter 52: A New Forever

Christopher Dawson

Orion, I’ll always know you as the little boy grabbing at my leg inside a cave full of bats. You never had a chance at life, but I cherish every second I was lucky enough to spend with you. I’m grateful to have had another chance to let you feel my love. We’ll meet again in the light. You’re free, Orion.

“He was a good man, Christopher”

Mary’s cleaned up, out of her bloody witch dress, and into a corset with an overflowing puffy white shirt. A sword strapped to her back.

“Expecting a fight?”

“I’m not sure I’m immortal anymore. Allison said I spent all my powers rejuvenating the island… “

We walk to the top deck of the ferry and lean forward on a banister facing Belzaar.