Chapter 7: Three Mates

*Lilly*

“Are the plants here always this giant?” I asked Adam, who was preparing the dry branches to become the bonfire. It was getting dark and the cold air was starting to bite our skin. I am a Dryad. The cold forest air usually doesn't bother me. But this place is different. Adam even looked cold too.

Luca was not far from us, collecting wood and hunting wild animals that would be our dinner for tonight.

“I guess, yeah.” Adam nodded. He gathered the firewood, piled it together, and started making a fire.

We decided to rest in a fairly open area. According to Adam, it is better to avoid places under those giant plants because they could become meat eaters if we are careless.

I shuddered when I remembered what happened with that orange bird this afternoon.

We haven't talked about Mira since then. At that time, I just answered him with a nod and waited for his response.

I was relieved because he didn't seem angry when we had brought the Dark Witch here. He said, "Good. She's here. Now