Diana's face turned ghostly pale with fear.
"Chloe, watch out!"
Her voice shook uncontrollably. As Chloe opened her eyes and sat up, everyone’s heart leaped into their throats, including Kalilah’s.
Kalilah never imagined the snake would actually track them by scent. She was both terrified and slightly relieved. If she hadn’t been quick-witted, that terrifying king cobra would now be looming over her bed, its jaws wide open.
Just then, the moon slipped behind the clouds again. The only light in the tent vanished, replaced by a suffocating darkness so thick, you couldn’t see your own hand in front of your face.
"Diana, let's get out of here."
Before Diana could react, Kalilah grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the tent’s exit.
"But Chloe..."
"Forget her, or we won't make it either."
Kalilah dragged Diana out of the tent. She wasn’t doing this out of pure kindness. She had her own reasons. If she ran away alone and both Diana and Chloe got bitten, suspicion would fall on her, especially since Diana was from the Gilbert family. If Diana died, the Gilberts and Connor would definitely investigate.
Second, Diana had been holding a grudge because Kalilah had shown interest in Connor. Saving her now might clear that grudge. Moreover, saving Diana would earn her brownie points with Connor, hopefully changing his impression of her. It was a win-win-win.
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