CHAPTER SIXTY THREE

Claude sat cross-legged on her bed, surrounded by piles of clothes, toiletries, and other travel essentials. She had been preparing for the graduation all day, mostly doing it slowly to keep her mind occupied.

The thought of spending a week in the wilderness had initially filled her with dread. She had never been much of an outdoors person and the idea of living without modern amenities seemed like a nightmare. But the promise of extra marks on her certificate had been too tempting to pass up.

As she sorted through her clothes, Claude tried to focus on the positives. She had heard that the facilities at the campsite were top-notch, with all the necessary safety measures in place. And while she didn't know much about living in the wild, she was sure that she would pick up some survival skills along the way.

But despite her attempts to stay positive, Claude couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in the pit of her stomach. What if something went wrong? What if she got