Chapter 38

The trio hiked up a small trail to reach the large tree with its branches covered in colorful ribbons. Lana noted that there was a steep slope next to the tree but a red tape surrounded the area to prevent anyone from getting too close or even falling accidentally. She then glanced behind when she heard voices. The other teams were already catching up to them. She then focused her attention back on the tree to find the red ribbon that they needed.

“You won’t be able to find it.” Someone said. The trio turned to the source only to find Hannah who was leaning against the tree, quietly watching them. She was getting bored waiting for someone to reach her. She then offered them a toothy smile and waved at them.

“What do you mean? Aren’t we supposed to find a red ribbon that’s on this tree? Isn’t that what the previous clue meant?” Zane asked Hannah. She was about to answer but her attention was drawn to River who walked up to the tree and pulled on one of the ribbons that wa