Chapter 241

I could barely keep my balance as we walked. We were both exhausted. We needed to make sure the cabin wasn’t a trap before we let our guard down. As much as I wanted to drink from the stream, we had to be careful.

"Keep watch," Xavier said. He approached the cabin and peered through the windows, but the curtains blocked his view. He knocked on the door and waited. No smoke came from the chimney. That probably meant the place was empty.

After a few more knocks, Xavier mind-linked me. I’m going in. No one’s here.

"Wait, what if it’s a trap?" I asked, rushing to stop him.

"It’s too late. I’m already inside," Xavier replied. "It’s empty."

"Xavier!" I scolded him. "We can’t afford to be reckless!"

"There’s no one here. I would’ve sensed them," Xavier said, walking inside like it was no big deal. I followed, shaking my head.

The cabin was simple. A couch, a hammock near the window, and a small kitchen with a fridge and oven. A fireplace looked like it worked.

I searched the cabinets for a f