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BENTLEY'S POV

I made my way to the front door cautiously, not trusting anyone anymore. "Hello?", I called out. As my heart began to pound in my chest in anticipation, I opened the door slowly. I prepared myself for possible violence.

No one was there. No bandits either. But I was still worried, I had to admit that.

my eyes flitting across the empty street before finally settling on Kito, whose face lit up at the sight of me.

"Hey!" I smiled at his enthusiasm, but I still looked around warily to make sure that we weren't in danger.

"Are you both ready to meet the village chief?"Kito asked as he used his eyes to search for Don inside the house.

I glanced over at Don and he returned my gaze. My stomach dropped when I caught the look in his eyes. Fear. It was all too much and for once I realized that I was afraid. Afraid of what? Of meeting another villager? Of becoming a stranger in this strange place? Of getting attacked while on meeting the village chief?

Don walked to the door where