Ava's fingers trembled as she slid the final piece of paper across the old oak table. The room, hidden deep within the forest, seemed to close in around them. Every tick of the antique clock on the wall was a reminder of the precious time slipping away.
"Are you sure this is the last one?" Liam asked, his voice a low murmur. His eyes were intense, focused on the intricate patterns of the code before them.
Ava nodded, her brow furrowing. "It's all here. Now we just need to decode it."
The flickering candlelight cast shadows on the walls, creating an almost eerie atmosphere. Ava glanced at Liam, her heart pounding. Their bond had grown stronger over the past weeks, relying on each other's strengths to survive. Now, they were closer than ever, and the stakes had never been higher.
"We don't have much time," Liam reminded her, his eyes never leaving the papers. "The enemy is closing in."
