Nova didn't hesitate for a single moment. Chad's presence had only made her feel uncomfortable, reminding her of a past life she no longer wanted to be a part of. As soon as her Serakai mark tingled, she was done.
Yohuali was still possibly alive. She couldn't stay here while always thinking about him, their friends, and what happened to Tayun in the Beast World.
Dressed in her original attire, now cleaned, she hit the ground from the balcony and sprinted. The rain had stopped since earlier, leaving the island in a chilling hush with giant puddles scattered about.
The resort lights faded behind her as the jungle swallowed her whole, branches snapping back against her shoulders, leaves cutting at her skin. The air thickened instantly, buzzing with unseen creatures, the humidity sticking strands of hair to the back of her neck.
