Chapter 111: Betrayal.

Chloe and Liam took a walk in the jungle, which lifted the burden from their hearts after the discovery of the lost city. They walked with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. Inside Chloe's bag lay the ancient key and scroll, kept safe. They knew they were one step closer to the ultimate goal. They had only gone a little further when another familiar face greeted them. Marcus, an old friend and trusted ally, broke through the foliage, beaming a wide smile. "Marcus! What are you doing here?" Chloe asked, surprised but happy to see him. "I've been following your trail," replied Marcus. "I knew you would need help passing through the jungle. I wanted to make sure you were safe." Liam nodded gratefully at the help. "It's good to have you with us. We can use all the help we can get." The solid trio pressed on, with Marcus leading them into the denser jungle. Marcus seemed to know the jungle like the back of his hand. His presence in itself was comforting to Chloe and Liam. Th