"I understand that might be a part of your reluctance, but at this point, we are all too invested to pull out. Remember, she is still your friend, Liam," Uncle Leo said, and I let out a sigh of relief. However, the realisation struck me that he could potentially share this information with my parent
~Liam~Josephine appeared mildly taken aback by my gesture, and I could empathise with her reaction. Going from a nervous and somewhat distant demeanour to intertwining our fingers was a stark contrast. Even I would have questioned my own behaviour. However, I wanted her to understand that I was per
While my gaze remained fixed on Josephine, I couldn't help but notice Rob reaching out to tuck her hair behind her ear, claiming to have helped her remove something that wasn't even there. Talking was one thing, but his touch felt like a step too far. She smiled and thanked him, but that was the bre
~Liam~ The run felt like pure magic. I had never experienced anything quite like it before. Instead of hunting creatures, we simply revelled in the soft glow of the moon and listened to the sounds of the woodland creatures around us, shielded by the protective canopy of trees. It was a truly beauti
"Have you heard from Sophia since the last time she spoke to you?" My father inquired, and I shook my head in response. "She hasn't reached out since then," I admitted, and he nodded before turning his attention to Max. "Well, we spent three days investigating Kaizen and Braile, but nothing substa
"Don't hurt her, Li. You can't play with people's emotions like that. The way she looks at you, blushes, and giggles—it's all so apparent. I'm worried that when Sophia is found, Josephine might end up hurt," he confessed, expressing his genuine concern. While I hadn't viewed the situation from that
~Liam~ The next day, I rose early, my bags already packed and ready for our journey to Grizlo. Miles was also awake, and it struck me that this was the first time we would be separated like this. I couldn't help but wonder why our parents had chosen to send our team ahead of the others. The idea of
"I'm sure Tamia, Avery, and Linda will relish the thrill," Uncle Marcel chimed in, and they all shared a laugh. It seemed like this had become a favourite pastime for them. After finishing our meal and discussing various topics, the time came for us to prepare and depart. We spent more time with ou