He made me breakfast, then claimed he was going hunting again.
It was clear that staying with me was painful for him.
And I was more than happy to oblige.
Suddenly, he pulled me into his arms.
"Maybe I won’t go hunting today. We still have enough food."
I quickly pushed him away.
This wasn’t good—if he stayed, how would I have time to escape?
Jaren seemed to sense something was off.
His voice was laced with uncertainty as he asked, "Reese, do you... not want to stay here with me?"
I immediately put on a bright smile. "Sanders, I love you. Of course, I want to stay here with you forever."
He let out a helpless smile, reminding me not to wander around. Then, reluctantly, he left.
The moment he was out of sight, I began moving the things I needed for my escape.
To ensure everything went smoothly, I had to drug him too.
Just as I was shifting my supplies—
"Reese, what are you doing?"
Jaren had returned early!
He strode toward me, his expression dark. "Why didn’t you listen? Why did you sneak out?"
His gaze landed on my injured leg.
Without hesitation, he lifted me into his arms and carried me back to the cave.
Jaren’s face was stern as he spoke. "Are you trying to leave me?"