CARSON

"I hope this turns out well for us and Ashley," I heard Brody say.

I turned to look at him. A shiver ran down my spine as we got to the entrance of the elders' cave. The air was thick with tension, fear and unease hung heavy in the air.

"I just wish we did not need the elders with us on this one! If only there was something we could do on our own," Axel whispered, his voice barely audible over the howling wind. "We have no other choice," I replied, my voice firm, trying to hide the ...