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As they made their way into the forest, she glanced around occasionally, trying to pick up tell-tale signs of a struggle or some hidden beast.
Wait for me, Rehan. Just a matter of days, and somehow he had grown on her, crept under her skin. A wry smile broke her hitherto pressed lips as she wondered about the consequences of another few weeks' of companionship with him.
But really, how could her thoughts stray at a moment like this? What self-respecting friend would commit such an act of frivolous irresponsibility at this point in time?
Angrily, she drew her longsword and followed Jared closely now, her breathing shallow to aid concealment.
"Whatever happens, remember to fend for yourself." The words came out tersely. I won't have another person on my conscience. "And if victory seems impossible, surrender or play dead for the moment." Her words were getting softer as they approached what seemed to be an even more secluded spot. "It is better to be alive and have hope, than to die with foolish bravado."
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