_Author’s POV_
As Aldrin walked beside Calden, he glimpsed the screen and was astonished. It was a rare sight to see his boss watch an entertainment show, even rarer to see him so passionately defending Zarelle.
“Could this be the power of love?” Aldrin wondered, his heart filled with hope for a potential reconciliation between Zarelle and Calden.
Astrid hobbled behind Zarelle and George, putting on a pitiful act. But Zarelle didn’t have time to feel sympathetic. She had her sights set on the goal, and nothing would deter her. Astrid was nothing more than a hindrance.
“Zarelle, any idea where the treasure might be?” George asked.
Having traversed the forest without success, Zarelle took out the map and carefully examined the riddle inscribed on it. The first one to solve i
