Chapter 25:
A REVELATION OF TRUTH
The days after our victory have been packed with a mixture of relief and vigilance. We had struck a considerable blow against Landon, but we knew that he would not surrender without problems. The percent changed into high alert, continually watching for any symptoms of hassle. Ethan and I persisted in reinforcing our defenses and preparing for anything that might come afterward.
One evening, because the sun changed into place and the sky was painted with sunglasses of orange and crimson, Marissa approached us with a glance of urgency. "Taya, Ethan, there may be something you need to see," she said, her voice trembling.
Ethan and I exchanged a worried glance before following Marissa to the threshold of the wooded area. She led us to a hidden route tha
