Warden meets Dawn’s eyes, gestures down the trail after Christian, one eyebrow raised like it’s all a big joke. “Shall we?” he asks.

“We shall,” Dawn replies. She turns to follow Christian, and starts back to join the rest of the Pack.

Chapter 33

“IT’S NOT CALLED FART MOUNTAIN,” Dawn tells Lucas. “It’s actually the Raven’s Claw.”

It’s nearly nightfall. They’ve hiked across the ridge for most of the day, the mountain looming ominously in front of them the whole time. Near the end of the day, they took a side trail down a steep valley, descending back below the tree line and following a rocky little creek to the shore of another lake.

It’s warmer down here, among the trees, the ridge staring down, impassive, from high above. There’s enough wind that the bugs aren’t so bad, and even the sight of the mountain reflected on the water is kind of pretty and peaceful, as long as you don’t think about having to climb it.

The Pack sets up for the night on the lakeshore. Dawn follows Lucas into the woods to find firewood. It’s the first time they’ve talked all day.

“I know it’s not called Fart Mountain,” Lucas tells her. “I told you that. I just think it’s less scary if it has a dumb name.”

“It is a dumb name,” Dawn says. “Like, I can’t even say it, it’s so dumb.”

“I know. That’s the point.” Lucas blows out a long stream of air. “Who told you it’s called the Raven’s Claw, anyway? Is that Warden’s name for it?”

(The way he says Warden, Dawn can tell he’s jealous.)

“He saw it on a map,” Dawn tells him. “He said he stole the counselors’ map and now he knows exactly where we are.”

Lucas snorts and continues looking for firewood. “Stole.”

“Yeah, stole. You know, like took without their knowledge?”

“Was that before or after he hooked up with her?” Lucas says without looking up.

Dawn stares at him. “What?”

“Amber,” Lucas says. “You didn’t know they’re sleeping together?”

“Why would—when would they?” Dawn shakes her head. “That doesn’t make sense.”

Lucas shrugs. “You don’t have to believe me,” he says, continuing deeper into the forest. “Ask anyone. Why do you think Christian’s so mad all the time?”

Dawn doesn’t say anything.

“He’s jealous,” Lucas tells her. “He wants to get with Amber, but she has it for Warden, so he takes it out on everyone else. Plus, Kyla won’t even look at him, no matter how many times he fails her, so…”

“He can’t just be mean?” Dawn asks. “Why’s it always got to come down to who likes each other?”