Chapter 101: Identity Change

Darsi opened the backdoor and motioned him inside, then she walked around the vehicle to the driver's side and entered the other backdoor. She sat quietly while sliding off her second pack and taking out a small touchscreen. She punched a few buttons and the car's windows darkened. "Home please."

Nick watched as the headlights came on and the car pulled out of the lot. He could feel the girl's eyes watching him.

"You are very disciplined Nix, not a single peep. That was a very dangerous moment back there."

"Call me Nick, I'm not a Fire Mage at the moment. Where are we?"

"Upstate New York. My family has a cabin nearby that I can use overnight, we dare not stay any longer than that."

Nick nodded in agreement. The feeling was familiar. He was on the run again. "What's the plan after that?"