Chapter 18

“Are you sure it’s safe here, Belle?”

Audrey tightened her grip on Belle’s clothes as she followed her step.

They decided to skip classes in order to arrive at Killian Chen’s house in the woods early.

When they found out, the doctor left the school early.

“Audrey, the sun is still shining, so why are you afraid? And, don’t ruin my clothes!” Belle exclaimed, pulling her clothes crumpled by Audrey’s grip.

“Belle, I’m not afraid of the dark! I’m terrified of the animals that live in this forest!” Audrey declared.

“Hmm, I told you to stay in the car, but you still insist on coming.”

“Of course I’m not leaving you!” Audrey answered as she shoved the small knife into the bag.

Belle shook her head and decided to continue her walk. They soon came across the only house in the woods.

“Are you sure there’s a doctor here? Not a hunter or a witch?” Audrey asked when she saw the old house made of logs.

“What do you expect from Killian’s