Chapter - 193
Rick stepped forward cautiously, the dim light casting long shadows that danced menacingly around him. He squinted, trying to make out the shapes in the darkness, but it was like navigating through a thick fog.
His hands stretched out before him, groping blindly as he moved forward inch by inch. The tension in the air was palpable, each step a gamble in the darkness.
After what felt like an eternity, Rick's foot caught on something solid, sending him stumbling forward with a curse. He flailed his arms, desperately trying to regain his balance, but it was too late. With a thud, he landed hard on the unforgiving ground.
"Dammit!" Rick spat, his frustration boiling over as he rubbed his throbbing knee. He cursed himself for not being more careful, for letting his impatience get the better of him.
