VALERIE
I found out pretty quick that the ancient trials were more like an undisclosed death sentence.
I couldn't get a minute of sleep all through the night. I rolled and turned in my bed as I thought about my predicament.
From what Evans had told me, it was almost impossible to come out alive.
Early in the morning, I heard the sound of a knock on my door. Chris walked in shortly after, and sat on my bed.
"I know you're innocent," He said. "You would come back to us."
I didn't know what exactly to say to him and so I nodded.
By noon, everyone had already gathered to watch me set off. The ancient trials started right from the pack square. I was supposed to complete a gruelling journey through the woods, into the dark cave, and across the sea of monsters before heading back to th
