CAROLINE'S POV
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"Wait," I grab Lucian's arm as I spot the smaller rock atop the bigger one. "I thought you wanted to get out of these woods." He grins. "I'm not letting anyone else fail." I shrug, and just as I was about to signal Zyran, he emerges from behind a tree, "I'm glad to hear that." He mutters, and Lucian's entire demeanor changes into blind rage. "Seriously?" Lucian grits out, rolling his eyes. "I apologize for not being another blonde to shack up with," Zyran shoots at him, and the tension in the air becomes palpable. I suddenly feel trapped in a box, and the air is becoming less and less.
"Let's just go." I grumble, strutting forward. Lucian follows reluctantly, and Zyran trails behind. I can feel my friend's eyes on me, on us. He's onto us, I can just tell by the way the
