Share

Danger

The next day dawned with a heavy weight on my shoulders, the tension between Duke and me was almost tangible. I had promised not to keep secrets, yet the truth about my meeting with Gabriel weighed on me like a stone in my gut. As we gathered our supplies to meet Lyra and set out again, Duke's watchful gaze didn't escape me, his concern etched deeply into his features.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Duke asked quietly, his voice laced with worry as he checked our provisions.

I nodded, trying to muster a reassuring smile despite the turmoil inside. "Yeah, I'm fine," I replied, my voice steadier than I felt.

Duke nodded back, though I could sense his suspicion lingering beneath the surface. "Alright, but don't wander too far. We'll wait for you."

With that, I left the hotel, feigning the need for solitude while my mind raced with thoughts of Gabriel and the dangerous path I was about to tread once more. Retracing my steps through the forest, I followed the winding paths guided by memory an
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP

Related chapters

Latest chapter

DMCA.com Protection Status