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Chapter 17: The Encounter

Wednesday, The Path

7:45 am

Nia is desperate to hear her long-time friend's voice. If this was only a prank for when she punched him in the face, then she'd accept it and complain later. Her breathing is erratic and her heart is beating wildly against her ribs, but, even as she looks around, she doesn't see Mik. Another branch snaps to her left. Nia gasps and turns to face the sound.

More branches break all around making her tremble and spin in a circle. Whatever or whoever it is, they're getting closer. She doesn't want to run just in case it's Mikhale, but she doesn't want to wait around much longer. Her muscles are taut and ready to run should the need arise. Nia continues to stand there and listen as leaves skitter and branches crack.