Chapter 8

The next morning is quiet. Too quiet. Lucas sits on the opposite end of the table, looking dully at his food. I try to speak, yet the words are caught in my throat.

“You don’t realize how dangerous this forest is.” He mutters.

“I do! There’s nothing but a barren world beyond this point!”

“What if you got hurt?!” He yells quietly.

“It would have been worth it! Now we know the true cure for Mary! We need to return to-“

“No, WE don’t! I’ll go alone. I made a mistake bringing you the first time.” He eats the last crumb on this plate and retreats to his room before I could protest. At least he’s willing to trust Sarki’s words. That’s somewhat of an improvement.

As he gets ready to head out, I do the same. I don’t plan on staying home and doing nothing. Lucas mounts Chocolate and sets out, taking another path than the one we originally traveled on. I wait a few minutes then depart as well, walking on the original trail.

After a while, Morning Star comes to a halt and begins examining a smal
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