Celeste POV
When we got back to our cabin, Lynzee was sitting on the porch awaiting our return. As soon as she saw us emerge from the forest, she jumped up and sprinted toward us with a wide smile plastered to her pretty face.
The second she reached us, Lynzee wrapped one arm around me and one arm around Lance, as she happily gushed, "I'm so glad you are both okay. I wanted to join you all for the battle, but my parents wouldn't let me."
"It's okay, Lynzee. We took those rogues out with ease," Lance assured her, as he patted her back for reassurance.
Even though Lance and I had always been closer than Lance and Lynzee, they still had a strong friendship bond, and I was happy to see Lance show her compassion. I wasn't surprised that she wasn't able to join us, since
