#Chapter 60: Whispering Woods

Olivia “Just quit complaining and walk with me,” Nathan said with a mischievous look in his eyes. “I want to show you something.” My childhood friend’s voice was laced with a tinge of mischief that I couldn’t resist. Finally, rolling my eyes, I picked up my skirt and followed him as he walked toward the woods that were lining the side of the road. Nathan walked right into the woods, but I stopped by the edge and took a few moments to peer in.There was a thin trail that led into the woods, but it appeared muddy and bumpy and not at all suited for an elegant gown and heels. I imagined how disdainful it would be to ruin the dress that I was wearing, which would make it two in a row that I had ruined. “Nathan, I’m in high heels,” I complained, looking down at my feet. “I can’t walk in there. And I’ll ruin my dress. I don’t want to ruin another one.” Nathan stopped and walked back to me with a smirk on his face. “Come on, Liv,” Nathan begged, employing my seldom-used