"Are you alright?" he asks cautiously. She nods slightly. He kneels in front of her, shining the flashlight in her face. Max flinches slightly, closing her eyes instinctively.

"You hurt yourself?" he asks incredulously. She shakes her head.

"No, my ankle got caught in a root," she explains quickly. He nods, his expression relaxing slightly as he stands again.

"Where are you headed?" he asks her, still examining her with a serious expression. She bites her bottom lip, unsure of what answer she wants to give him.

She knows that she has to tell the truth. She also knows that this is probably the least believable story she could possibly...