Time seemed to stretch as they watched the ocean's relentless assault on the island's perimeter. The forest, normally a bastion of calm, now bore witness to nature's unchecked power. Jude's thoughts drifted to their companions back at the shelter, hoping they had found safety before the tsunami struck.
As the waves began to recede, leaving behind a debris-strewn shoreline, Jude turned to Layla. "We should head back," he said, his voice tinged with exhaustion.
Layla nodded, her expression reflecting a mixture of relief and lingering anxiety. Together, they retraced their steps through the forest, the threat of the tsunami now relegated to a memory of nature's capriciousness.
Back at the shelter, the group gathered in tense silence, their faces etched with concern. Jude and Layla recounted their harrowing experience, the memory of the tsunami serving as a stark reminder of the island's unpredictability.
