As we took a moment to regroup, the forest around us felt eerily quiet, as if holding its breath after the intense battle. My body ached with exhaustion, but the adrenaline still coursed through my veins, keeping me on high alert.
"Is everyone okay?" I asked, scanning our group.
"We're fine," Lise replied, her voice steady despite the tension in the air. "But we can't afford to relax. They'll be back."
Thalira nodded, her shadows swirling protectively around her. "She's right. We need to stay vigilant."
Zaya, standing beside me, looked deep in thought. "We should move. Staying here makes us easy targets. There's no guarantee they won't come back with reinforcements."
"Agreed," I said, feeling a surge of determination. "Let's pack up and find a more secure location."
