Prologue

Jake didn't mind being alone. Growing up with only his mom and grandma, and having a very strained relationship with the rest of the family, meant that he spent a lot of time on his own. Then, one after another, he met people that changed his life completely.

Countless late night conversations, long car rides, restless nights, and adventures later, he came to one very simple understanding:

No matter what life threw his way, he wanted to be free, and, most importantly, he wanted to feel alive.