The night pressed in on Luke and Ava as they moved silently through the undergrowth, their breath misting in the cool air. The tall man had ventured into the forest, and their only hope of getting the information they needed was to follow him. Ava led the way, her movements calculated and precise, as they tracked the figure through the dense woods.
Luke's thoughts raced, replaying the chilling words he'd overheard near the fire. A ritual. A woman they were hunting. Whoever these people were, their mission was far more dangerous than they initially thought. And it wasn't just about survival anymore—it was about stopping whatever dark plan they had in motion.
