Chapter 719

Eliza had planned on tackling the hike solo. Just as she was about to decline, he quickly chimed in, "It's always better with more company, more eyes to look out for each other. The trails here can be pretty tricky, and besides, it's not just us heading up today."

Eliza studied the guy standing in front of her. It was like he could sense what was on her mind. Offering an explanation felt a little too calculated.

She paused for a moment, "Is your girlfriend coming along?"

"She went back to Falconridge. You know, after what happened with Kate yesterday..." He figured Eliza could fill in the blanks, so he let the sentence trail

off.

No need to dig further when it was all in the open.

"So, what time are we heading out? I'm not even packed yet."

stroll along at her own pace. After all, this trip was meant to clear her head, not

and I'll swing by to get you,"

"Alright, sounds

She wasn't exactly kitted out for

an hour later, the

go?" Gabe's voice came

backpack and opened the door, "Yep,

small group of hikers, seven or eight of them, fully geared

wound through breathtaking views, each twist and turn more stunning than

so often she'd pause to snap @few shots. Sometimes

in her own little world, she didn't realize how far ahead the other hikers had gotten. The trail started getting steeper, making the trek tougher. Then, out of nowhere, delicate snowflakes began to drift

decided to take a breather. Gabe, who had gone ahead with the group, jogged back to see her safely resting there, letting out a sigh

didn't you keep up? I thought you'd gotten lost," Gabe said,

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