Chapter 2492

The mountain had fog, while the water had its veins. Those who walked the old paths to find the dead were never without guidance. Lexie led the way up ahead, steady and confident. The three of them pushed through the dense underbrush and shadowed woods. After nearly two hours, a wide, open valley appeared before their eyes. Felicia froze. Blankets of wildflowers covered the valley below. For a moment, she just stood there, stunned. Then, her breath caught. This was it. The place she and Colton had been looking for during their so-called jungle adventure. She had seen a photo online once, and she messaged the poster to ask for the location. Eventually, they made it a goal for their trip. However, they never found it. They got lost in the deeper unknown instead. Felicia's chest tightened with an ache. She looked away, refusing to let the memories of their promise flush in, and hoarsely told Lexie, "There's no path forward. We should turn around and find another way." As she spok