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“We all go to the sacred ruins, then we get the next clue,” I say

“I already called to have new clothes brought up for us, and a car should arrive in the next twenty ston stares back at me

He didn’t argue with

I don’t knohat to do with that All I know is that I need to get out of this hotel roo Phoenix after touching me

Langston rented a six-passenger van and driver to take us to the ruins The drive is long, winding, and silent

None of us speak about e are going to do e get there Langston and I don’t share any of the inforht face We don’t discuss e are going to do with Maxwell or what Phoenix knows

Eventually, the driver stops and points down a dirt road Apparently, this is as far as he goes

Each of us cli it’s there brings soston is, but at least I have a weapon to defend myself

Maxwell asked for a gun, but we refused hiet her to carry a gun

We allas ether If anyone were to notice us, I’roup or four separate strangers Fog hangs in the air,h the chilly air

“How much further do we have to hike?” Phoenix pants as the road climbs up the side of the hill

Langston points to the top

She sighs

“I can give you a piggyback ride if you want?” Maxwell asks her

We all freeze, not sure what Phoenix or Langston is going to do