CHAPTER 106: ZANDER HAD A SISTER?

??? POV

It was a brilliant October morning; the air was

chilly and crisp. Hazel opened the dual window of the room and stuck her head

out. She inhaled the aromatic scents of pine timbers and berries. She marvelled

at the elegance of nature that stretched all around the mansion. Her eyes could

see an immense distance across the timberlands. The mist that floated across

the greenery made the environment seem like a delightful, whimsical dream. She

stretched her hands above her head and worked the kinks out of her shoulders.

The previous few days were tedious and today was the most dreadful time of the

year for her.

Eleven years ago today was the last time she saw

her father.

That morning, he had informed her he was going on

an adventure, and he promised to tell her all about it when he returned, but

something told Hazel that her dad wasn't coming back. She implored him not to

leave, but he assured her he would be back in no time.

Three weeks subsequently, a group of campers found

his cam