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ARIEL'S POV I walked behind Mason as we both got close to the gigantic fire. Well, he got close. I was a little bit far from him, slowing down my pace. Yeah I knew he was a psychopath, but I had not idea he was this crazy. Getting really close to a fire huge like that? No one in his right senses would do that? But this scumbag right here was actually surprising me. And I kept on watching him inch closer to the roaring inferno. I couldn't help but question his sanity. I would keep on doing that over and over. I mean, who willingly gets up close and personal with a fire that could roast a Christmas turkey in 3 seconds flat? It was like he had a secret death wish or something. And if he did, I would be really glad. At least it would reduce the number of scumbags in the earth. Meanwhile, I continued to do my best to maintain a safe distance, like the responsible, self-preserving human being that I am. “What are you even doing?“ I aksed, still walking slowly. “You ask