#Chapter 99: Shadows in the Woods

When Liam camp back from Camp Fang, he was a total mess. He was so distracted by the upcoming game with Arthur, that I could barely get him to focus on us. I tried to calm him down, tried to tell him everything was going to be okay, but he just stayed so tense. I decided then that what Liam needed was a getaway. So I whisked Liam away to a secluded cabin in the woods, hoping to give him a break from the madness. The biting wind that had whipped him during Camp Fang had follow him back to town, clinging to him like an unwelcome hanger on. It was time to let it go. And if he wasn’t going to do anything about it, then it was up to me to kick it to the curb. So I decided to take matters into my own hands. The cozy cabin, with its crackling fireplace and flickering candlelight, was a stark contrast to the brutal training camp that Liam had described. I had planned a night of laughter, reminiscing, and a much-needed escape for Liam. I wanted to remind him of the simple joys and g