Chapter 26

"I'm gonna kill that bastard" Helen said

Amelia told Helen, Edward and Jeran what happened earlier

They were at Jeran's house. Jeran brought a plate of cookies and orange juice for her

"Here have this" he offered

"No, thanks. I'm not hungry"

"Come on"

With a loud sigh, she accepted the meal

"Thanks"

"I'll kill him and go to jail with a smile" said Edward

"What a bunch of fools" Helen said

"It's okay guys" said Amelia "it's over. Thank goodness I didn't kiss him"

"You're still very young" Jeran said "you have a lot of time to find the right guy. Boys shouldn't be your main priority now"

"You're right"

"Stop sulking. What should be your main priority now is solving this riddle"

They sat in a circle as Jeran recited the riddle again

"In the heart of the dark for safe protection I keep" whispered Edward

Jeran snapped his fingers

"The forest" Jeran said