Stumbling Into Freedom

Hazel's POV:

Standing in the middle of the bustling sidewalk, I tipped my head back and stared up at the gleaming glass facade of the city's premier shopping mall. My heart delivered heavy, frantic beats against my ribcage. The towering structure spiraled into the sky, shaped like a massive, futuristic lighthouse meant to guide the wealthy citizens of this sprawling metropolis. For me, it represe