**Elizabeth's POV**

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I couldn't figure out the answer. Now was not the time to think about it either.

Elroy's voice was getting farther and farther away. He was gone . I quietly poked my head out of the water, discerned the direction of the forest center, and then continued to sink into the river.

Once again, I headed for the center of the forest. I hope I can meet Caleb without any problems.

Night falls. The river is cold. My hands and feet were getting chilled. Even though I could breathe in the water, I swam slower and slower.

Suddenly, I heard a loud falling sound. I was startled....