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N-no… that's not what I meant… I definitely want to go back right now. I'm afraid those witches might come attack us again,” she told him.

Abi didn't have a choice. Now that Zeke had actually ditched them again like this, she felt uneasy. She felt that it would be safer for them to go back than stay in this place where witches were just around the corner.

The picture of the dark forest from her dream popped into her head. She was torn. She wondered if her dream was just something that her brain subconsciously created for her to be able to deal with the trauma she had experienced. She wondered if it was her brain conjuring up some message of hope from her deep need to save Alex.

But then, she thought back to those dreams she had had about Alex clutching his chest, of her hands blood soaked hands - the dream that became reality. What if this dream was more than just a dream, too? What if that white witch actually had the answers she was looking for? Shouldn't she at least go and find out what she had to say?

But what if it wasn't true? What if it was a trap to lure her into the woods so that they could use her against Alex? That was also a very big possibility and she really didn't know enough about what the hell was going on to be able to make a decision.

On the one hand, if it was real and they knew of a way for Alex to regain his memories and also to stop him from dying, then wouldn't that be worth it?

But on the other hand, if it was a trap, she could end up losing Alex in the process.

She really wished Zeke had stuck around so she could have asked him about her dream. But the guy didn't stay long enough for her to do that!

So in the end, Abigail opted for the option that was safest for Alex. She just couldn't risk it. His life was worth too much to her to take that risk, because knowing him, he would surely follow after her the moment she realised she was gone.

Sensing Abigail's uneasiness, Alex could only relent. He thought that what happened last night must have really scared her. He stopped his teasing, went back to sit on his chair and told her to finish her breakfast because they would be leaving soon after that.

After breakfast, the two of them went back to the room to pack their things. Abigail was quiet, lost in her own world, while Alex couldn't help but frown, wondering what was on her mind.

”What are you thinking about?” he asked, unable to contain his curiosity.

Abi was startled out of her thoughts and she inwardly berated herself. She needed to stop dwelling on her dream because she already made the decision. It would only make Alex suspicious.

”I… I was just thinking about what I should do with you,” she answered, clearly trying to divert his thoughts from what she was really thinking about.

”Oh really? Have you finally accepted that you like me?” he quickly interjected.

Alex smirked mischievously, unfazed by what she had said. ”Tsk, tsk, little lamb. Don't be in such a hurry to win. I haven't lost yet,” Alex countered, making Abi frown, wondering what this man would say to get out of it.