Chapter 96. Avoid Detection

Zara's POV

Huge green trees stretched far and wide around me, and a sense of calmness had formed around my heart.

The forest has always been my happy place.

I closed my eyes, and I inhaled deeply, taking in the earthy scent.

A sad smile formed on my lips; I felt the wind softly tug on my hair, and the sunrays lightly kissed my face. I haven't been in the woods for some time, and maybe it will help me clear my head.

I opened my eyes and scanned my surroundings.

"Where are we?" I muttered to myself as I scanned for any kind of clue. I wasn't sure where I was, but I felt kind of excited and scared at the same time.

Kaya quietly observed me. Her eyes were dull, and her ears were hanging. She seems to be a bit depressed about leaving Nicolas like that, and I had a suspicious feeling that she wanted me to go back and confront him about the photo.

But even she knew I wasn't emotionally strong enough to do that yet. Will I eve