SerenaAs soon as Thorne and I step into the cabin we're greeted with Sylvaine’s suggestion.“Since we’re already out here,” Sylvaine says, stretching her arms like she’s about to lift a tree, “we should go hiking. It’s better than sitting around waiting for nightfall. And tomorrow we’re heading back, so… last chance to actually enjoy this retreat.”I glance around. Everyone’s lounging near the half-dead fire crackling like it was trying to survive in the fireplace, the air smelling like smoke and instant noodles. Tristan’s poking at a stick, and Kaelion’s pretending to scroll on his phone even though there’s zero reception here.“I’m in,” Tristan says without looking up. “Could use a stretch.”Kaelion groans. “Define stretch. If it’s over two kilometers, count me out.”Sylvaine ignores him. “Serena?”“Fine,” I say, shoving my hands into my jacket pocket. “But if I twist an ankle, I’m suing.”We take off into the woods, the ground soft with pine needles. The air is different out here,
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