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Joshua led Xylia into the hills, and before long, she tapped him on the shoulder.

Xylia was firm–she wanted to walk on her own.

“You’re not a machine. Save your energy. I can walk,” Xylia said, determined.

She was stubborn about it.

Joshua finally gave in and set her down.

Seeing Joshua’s face drenched in sweat, Xylia frowned, her heart aching for him.

She reached out with her sleeve to wipe the sweat from Joshua’s face, and out of the corner of her eye, caught sight of a bag in his hand that hadn’t been there before.

“What’s that?” she asked.

Joshua gave the backpack in his hand a little shake. It wasn’t too big, but it was packed tight with supplies.

“When I came to rescue you, I wasn’t sure what could go wrong, so I brought this as our backup plan. It’s loaded with stuff we might actually need,” Joshua said.

“But I didn’t see you grab it,” Xylia said, puzzled.

Joshua chuckled, pinched her cheek playfully, then took her hand and led her down the hill.

“I stashed it outside beforehand. When I picked it up, I did it so quickly you probably missed it,” Joshua said.

Xylia couldn’t help but be impressed by how amazing Joshua was. He was even more thoughtful and meticulous than she’d ever pictured.

‘He’s always so attentive–way more than I ever expected, Xylia thought to herself, feeling a warm ache in her heart.

Since Joshua figured the people outside weren’t likely to just march right into the hills, he didn’t push Xylia to

rush.

Still, they didn’t take it too slow either–with danger lurking everywhere, and no telling when those outsiders might decide to chase after them.

Joshua rummaged through the backpack and fished out a chocolate bar along with a jacket.

“It’s a bit chilly out here. Throw on this jacket and have some chocolate–gotta keep your strength up. The way down is pretty long,” Joshua reminded her.

Xylia noticed Joshua was only wearing a thin black long–sleeved shirt and couldn’t help but worry.

“What about you? Aren’t you cold?” Xylia asked..

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“I can handle the cold better than you, can’t I? Just put it on,” Joshua said.

the jacket and even unwrapped the

looking at Xylia with a hint of

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now tinged with exhaustion, and she seemed much skinnier than she used to be. Joshua felt his heart tighten, a wave of pain washing over

hand gripped the

bruising, aching with all of Sadie’s endless longing that seemed

been a few days since they’d seen each other, but it genuinely felt

couldn’t fight the ache in her chest anymore; tears slipped from the corners of her eyes as she kissed him back,

a long, lingering kiss, Joshua pulled Xylia into his arms, holding her

how much you’ve suffered through all this. Once we get out of here, I swear I’ll make them pay,” Joshua said, his

into him, rubbing her tears against his shirt, her voice choked with emotion

is for you to be safe,” Xylia said, her heart aching with nothing but

for herself this time–Richard was

do

clutches and end up as food on that

She was terrified.

Joshua might get hurt–even if it

embrace, Joshua’s heart twisted as realization finally hit him–Richard must have

hit you?” Joshua growled, his voice rough with

faint red marks circling her neck, the unmistakable

burned red with rage. He reached out, his hand trembling as

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he choked out, his tone a mix of fury and aching

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of Joshua’s hand, the heat

drop stung, a jolt of pain that shot deep into

so hard his jaw ached,

make him

in her eyes. “Let’s get out of here first. When

way Joshua would

her back into his

home, and Richard

thrown in jail, he’d always find a way to

only way to keep him from causing

There was no way he could let Xylia know what

didn’t want her thinking of him as some cold–blooded monster, the type who’d kill

murmured, his voice both

of her

kept listening for any sounds behind them. When he didn’t hear anyone following, he finally let himself slow down a

up again, picking

it was only daytime, the untouched forest in the hills felt like a real–life labyrinth. Above them, the massive trees had woven a thick, tangled roof that shut the sunlight out

got harder and

and checked the compass in his other hand, pushing leaves aside as he led Xylia forward,

with me–don’t you dare let go,” Joshua said in

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Xylia shot back, nodding quickly as determination flashed

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