Chapter 20 - A New Beginning
The sun was shining brightly over a quiet little coastal town. Sarah walked along the sandy beach with a peaceful smile. She had changed her name again and started a completely new life. She opened a small self defense gym for vulnerable women in the community. She taught them how to find their inner strength and fight back. She wanted to ensure nobody ever felt as helpless as she once did. Jax visited her occasionally to make sure she was doing well. They would drink cold beers and watch the waves crash against the shore. The trauma of the cruise ship was slowly fading into a distant memory. She had proven that she was not just a piece of property. She was a survivor who could weather any dangerous storm. The metal bat she had used was now mounted on her office wall. It was a constant reminder of the day she reclaimed her own destiny. She looked out at the ocean and took a deep clean breath. She was finally free to live her life entirely on her own terms. THE AND
