Sophia's eyes shrunk into even smaller slits, suspicion etched boldly across her features. "Don't play innocent, Marisol, and stop with this crazy act. Why the sudden interest in walking into the forest this late? I'm sure Caleb must've already warned you just how dangerous it could get!”

“What danger?!" She shoots back, "And if anyone here is putting on a 'crazy act', it's you! Can I not even do so much as take a walk? If you'd rather I remain indoors all day, maybe try cuffing me ...