"Take this too. Keep it wrapped around your waist. There are 24 darts in it. Matt told me to prepare it for you. He said this is what you're most proficient in using."
Skyler took out a large sheepskin roll from his bag and passed it to her.
Veronica took it from him and saw that it was filled with glistening silver darts.
Matthew had prepared all of this for her.
He's the one who understands me the best.
Veronica didn't dare to waste any time. She tied the sheepskin roll tightly around her waist.
"Be careful, Skyler. Don't forget that Shirley's still waiting for you," she said.
While speaking, a few men came over and guarded Skyler among them. They looked ready for battle.
Veronica knew that these were Matthew's people. They'd been following them the whole time.
Matthew planned everything to ensure she would be safe, but he forgot to plan for himself.
"Leave! Don't dally any longer," Skyler growled. "We can handle it. Hurry up and go."
"Okay. Be careful."
Veronica began running off again.
Without her backpack, she was able to weave through the forest a lot quicker this time.
While sprinting, she used her arms to block the thorny vegetation in front of her to avoid getting injured.
The wind whistled in her ear with the sounds of the fight happening lower down the mountain mixed in.
She knew it was bound to happen, but she didn't expect it to be this intense.
Veronica's only goal right now was to leave this mountain. Once she got out, she'd be safe.
Out of the blue, five people appeared in front of her.
"Where do you think you're going?"
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