18: Tainted
James knew he was tainted. No one had to tell him that.
He lied, he cheated, he stole and he killed. That's what being tainted is, right?
No. Ian had taught him well. Tainted is when you don't regret what you've done; when you enjoy your shameful life.
James didn't enjoy it; he went to cry every single night until he slept in his own tears. He told himself that it was only for survival, that he didn't mean any of it. He told himself that he was just a normal kid.
He wasn't tainted - right?