Chapter 112

The sun had fully set when Brielle made it to Xander's side. The view from the forest edge was magnificent. She could see everything from the treetop.

"What happened to you?!" Xander grasped her arm. She allowed him to inspect her. "There's blood!" She could feel his eyes scanning her, searching for a wound, trying to stitch the pieces. She didn't react when he let go and covered his mouth. "What did you do?!" He gasped.

Brielle licked the blood on her thumb and craned her...