Ella's POV

I ignored the guilt and grief in my heart and continued running, eager to get to the river more than anyone else. Why did this have to happen?

I had imagined soaking myself up in a long bath when we get out of the jungle and back to the village and not having to go on another adventure right after we get back with Liam fighting for his life while we worried that we might not make it back on time to him.

Damn. We had to make it back to him. We had to. I ...