Freya's Pov We crept toward those voices, trying not to make a sound.Dane was up front, with George right beside him. Evie and I hung back, sticking close. My heart was racing like mad, but I forced myself to breathe even.Through the branches, I spotted some movement. Three people huddled around a little fire.We edged closer until we could make out what they were saying."....ought to hit the border by tomorrow if we push on.""Yeah, as long as the weather doesn't crap out. Word is there's a storm rolling in from the west.""We'll manage. We just gotta..."They cut off all of a sudden. This middle-aged guy with salt-and-pepper hair stared right at our hiding spot."Come on out," he called. "We know you're there."Dane stepped into the open first. We all followed suit.These three looked human enough. Two guys and a woman, all kitted out in sturdy hiking stuff."Sorry if we're interrupting," Dane said, keeping it cautious. "Heard voices and just wanted to check if everything was ok
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