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I could add another check toRaquel? Check Lying to all my friends and family? Check The list went on

“OkayI guess” She looked over her shoulder at the ain “But don’t be too late I won’t be able to sleep until I know you’re safe”

“Deal!”

I ran off into the depths of the forest before Raquel could change her uilty I had to concentrate Ferals were around here soe of my consciousness

This was the action I’d been waiting for all day

Sure enough, half asnapped behind me Out from the shadows of the ponderosa pine stepped a wo red I couldn’t help the sht

“Corip on the dagger “I’m ready for you”

Chapter Five

A voice rang out across the el I paused to listen The wet grass tickled my bare feet and welcomed me with the warm embrace of a parent

“Lizzy”

There it was again The voice sounded so familiar, yet I couldn’t place it

“Lizzy, come to me”

I knew this was a drea was so surreal and beautiful it hurt Without hesitating, listened like teardrops A haze had settled on the early rew thicker, until I couldn’t see much more than a few yards in front of me Still, my feet moved forith a purpose, as if they knew exactly where to go

My heart thumped with anticipation The owner of the voice was out there, waiting for me She knew me All I had to do was find her

As if on cue, the haze lifted It was nighttime now and dark, without a