Raul didn’t dare to move, his nerves a fray.

He reassured himself everything would be fine. As long as he maintained that Sabrina was merely drunk, Bettie would remain unsuspecting.

The tent flap opened, but silence lingered.

A chill shot through Raul.

Had Bettie been horrified by the sight within the tent?

Seconds later, a rustle reached his ears. Raul surmised that Bettie had taken Sabrina.

Another soft noise, followed by Sabrina’s faint hum, the footsteps retreating.

The surroundings quieted down

Raul opened his eyes cautiously. The tent stood open,

away quietly to protect her reputation. The guide did have extra

out and retreated to

down, guilt gnawing at him, he was

Raul was jolted awake by a piercing

glanced outside,

hurried over, inquiring, “What’s

My friend has gone missing!” Bettie blurted, panic edging

Suddenly, Raul’s sleepiness vanished.

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