*Alice's POV*

I opened the door and took a deep breath, enjoying my freedom. The silence seemed heavy all around me.

I turned my head to look toward the direction of the closest human village. With the information and money in my hands, I really could go. I could leave now and never look back. Make a life for myself where no one knew me and no one judged me.

With no doubt in my heart, I turned back around and faced the direction of ...