Chapter 765

Hearing this, Yvonne just stared at Susanna, completely speechless.

Seriously, could someone please explain what goes on in Susanna's head? Move an entire mountain? Did she think she was some kind of American folk hero, like Paul Bunyan or something?

And besides, that mountain wasn't blocking anyone's way. Why waste the effort?

Yvonne rolled her eyes. "If you've got that much muscle, why did Star need to call me to chew you out?"

"Seriously—if you're that strong, who at Black Gate could give you trouble?"

Susanna blinked. "Wait... that actually makes sense."

"So what am I supposed to do about the mountain?" she asked, still confused. "If I'm not moving it, then what?"

Yvonne gave her a look-the kind you give someone when you start to wonder if they left their brain at home. She'd thought anyone who could be friends with Star had to be sharp. Clearly, she'd been wrong.

"We're going to get across," Yvonne said. "No tools, just swim over and then climb up from there."

Susanna's jaw dropped. "Swim over? Without tools? That's way too far! What if there are sharks?"

that whale a few days ago, Susanna had developed a serious fear of the ocean. It was deep, dark, and full of

grinned.

the cold dread in her

smile widened mischievously. "Then...

to kill a

Yvonne asked,

I choose not

just shoved her off the dock and

Yvonne said, not missing a beat, "two groups came ashore.

seawater. "He's not my brother. I've told

"Whatever. Point is, they're here

felt all too real, like she was

Susanna. Get

cold water bit into her skin, and the salt stung her eyes. For

Chloe dragged a lounge chair over for Yvonne, who sat down

smile on her lips. "She's already less afraid than

getting stronger," Yvonne agreed, "but her brain

you even do that? Some things just can't

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