#Chapter 186-Second Thoughts

Fiona My foot catches on another root, sending me reeling forward, but this time, I don’t fall. A large hand circles around my arm, steadying me. “Careful. You shouldn’t go charging through the dark if you can’t see anything,” Laxus mutters while pulling me back to his side. The stoic man doesn’t say much, only speaking when necessary. Though, this is the second time he’s kept me from falling, which I’m thankful for. I don’t have time to respond because Laxus takes my hand and puts hit on his arm, saying, “Hold onto me and follow my footsteps. I’ll lead while you search.” Nodding, I curl my fingers around Laxus’ wrist and continue sweeping my flashlight along the ground and trees around us. I still have eight plants to find, one of them being the Moonlight Fire Lily. We’re still surrounded by trees, so I don’t think the flower would be here, but that doesn’t’ stop me from focusing on everything I see. “Here.” “What?” Laxus leads me to the left, stopping in front o