Chapter 24

Trevors POV

“You know this would be a lot easier if I didn’t have to drag you through this forest, kid.” I heard Gavin grumble for the umpteenth time. I continued to ignore him, not having the fight in me to argue or frankly do anything. All I could think about was the look in Evie’s eyes, the pure fear and sadness. I broke our promise. Mom had always told me that a promise is special, that no matter what you would do everything in your power to honour it. And yet here we were, Gavin dragging me through the forest while I wallowed in pity over losing Evie. I didn’t know her long, that was true, but she was the first friend I had made completely on my own without the help of Payton. Plus, when we got to talking, she kind of reminded me of him as well. I lost him once, now I felt like I lost him again.

I wish we hadn’t come here; I wish we had just stayed where we were. Payt