#Chapter 169: Plan in Action

Nina Once we had the plan set in place, it was time to implement it. We had to do it while the sun was up, and we would have to do it that day before the Crescents came back to look for us again. Lori and Jessica stayed behind to keep an eye on James, who was still locked up in Jessica’s room. “Please be safe,” Jessica said quietly, pulling me in for a tight hug. “I will,” I replied into her shoulder. I tried not to cry, but it was getting harder and harder. Lori didn’t say a word as I hugged her next, but just held me tight. Once we said our goodbyes, Enzo and I left, led by Matt and the hockey team. The air outside was cold and windy when we stepped out of the dorm building. A bit of snow was even beginning to fall; if it wasn’t for our unfortunate circumstances, it would have been an almost beautiful day. But all I could do was shudder and hold Enzo’s hand tightly. Matt and the team shifted once we crossed the quad, then ran ahead toward the infi