Chapter 53

• After all the preparations had been finalized, Dahlia and her friends boarded the bus that was to transport them to the designated confined zone.
• Although there had been a slight delay due to last-minute decisions, everything was now set and ready for departure.
• The journey would last approximately an hour as they traveled from Hillford to the woods. The bus felt cramped, filled with girls from various grades, including some from Dahlia's class and several twelfth graders.