Chapter 152

Evelyn's POV I stared at the herb in front of me, hardly believing it was real. "You had this the whole time?" I asked, and I couldn't hide how angry I was. Chuck looked embarrassed. "You weren't the only ones looking for it. Another group came last month. I thought I could... you know, see who would pay more." "So you made us walk in circles on purpose," I said. He nodded. "Money's been tight around here. Hunting's been terrible for months, barely any animals left." That made sense. The Rogue attacks had probably scared off or killed most of the wildlife in the area. "I was planning to make some good money from this herb," Chuck continued, looking ashamed. "But after what you did, risking your life for people you don't even know... I can't take your money. This is my way of saying thank you." I reached into my jacket for my wallet, but he stepped back quickly. "No, no payment. You saved our lives." "Chuck, this herb is valuable, but it's also dangerous. You need to know something." I