“You can’t go back there, Lady Lara.” Rose held my hand but I gently shoved it away. “Please, just stay here.” I looked at her and weakly smiled. “I have to be there, Rose. I have to see Cragore. I have to be by his side,” I told her before looking at Pine and Root. “You all stay here and look after Acorn. I will no longer allow you to go with,” I clarified because I don’t want to drag them in another mess again. I am not sure what’s happening there right now, so it’s better to leave them here. “But—” “No buts,” I cut Pine off. “I will go there alone. Stay here,” I insisted before I walked away. I constantly looked behind me to make sure they’re not following me. I left the community as soon as possible then ran my way back to the forest. Probably by now, the fight is over, but I still

