Just then, a rustling noise broke the tension, and both of them turned sharply toward the sound. The forest felt alive with potential danger, and every instinct urged them to be ready.
"Stay alert," Ethan warned, moving protectively closer to her. "Liam could be nearby."
"We need to find a way to trap him," Avery said, her heart racing. "If we can catch him off guard, we might have the upper hand."
"Agreed. But first, let's return to the pack. We can gather allies and reinforce our defenses."
As they began to move, Avery suddenly paused. "What if he's already got something planned? I've felt... watched lately. We can't risk being ambushed."
Ethan took a deep breath, feeling the tension in the air. "Then we prepare for the worst. We'll need to be ready for anything."
"What do you think he's planning?" Avery asked, scanning the trees with unease. "If he's watching us, he must know we're onto him."
