Lara
By the time I reached our spot, my thoughts were a tangled mess.
I stepped into the cavern behind the waterfall and dropped my rucksack beside me.
The familiar roar of the water surrounded me, drowning out the rest of the world.
Usually, this place made me feel safe.
Today, it wasn’t enough.
I sat on the cold stone and stared through the curtain of falling water.
He’s coming, Phoenix assured me.
I know.
Then stop looking like someone just told you we’re all going to die.
Maybe that’s how I feel.
Phoenix fell silent.
A few minutes later, I heard movement.
I turned.
Elijah stepped through the narrow opening behind the waterfall.
The moment his eyes landed on me, his expression changed.
Concern replaced the easy smile he’d been wearing.
“Oh no.”
He walked toward me.
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