Lucien

The only reason why I decided to stop by here is because of Ingrid.

To everyone else, I'll give an excuse, but to myself? I don't see a reason to lie, especially because I have to be as clear as possible with myself so I can know how to progress.

And the truth is that I haven't forgotten her for a second. I've been thinking about her since I left this place, and I knew I couldn't return to the forest without seeing her.

"Oh, but where's Caleb?" Aunt Maya asks as she approaches ...