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The very next day we set off on foot towards the Cave of Noelle. None of us knew where we were going, but Robert strangely seemed to know the way. Luca would occasionally make comments about heading the long way, or that Robert was going in the opposite direction. Of course, all his words fell on deaf ears. No one believed him, but for some reason, I couldn't shake this feeling of him. He was odd and seemed to hold so many secrets.

As we walked through the forest, I noticed a few white patches along the ground. Snow was falling in this area already, and the cold chill in the air only proved it. Pulling my fur coat tighter around my body, I let out a shaky sigh. My stomach hurt with each step I took, and as time went on I was feeling my body weaken.

Shaking my head, I licked my bottom lip. The sound of a small whine to my left had me gazing up at Torren. His eyes were cast down at me, and as I gazed up into his eyes they softened. Moving his head down to mine, Torren gently nudged my s