As they walked, the sounds of chaos and destruction faded into the distance. The group moved swiftly, their footsteps muffled by the soft carpet of the forest floor. Scarlett led the way, her senses on high alert, her crimson eyes darting from shadow to shadow. Her enhanced strength allowed her to drag both Austin and Jones with relative ease, their struggles against her iron grip futile.
Austin and Jones squirmed, their faces twisted in frustration and discomfort. Scarlett had tied them together with a length of rope that seemed to tighten whenever they resisted. Realizing that their efforts were only causing them more pain, they reluctantly stopped struggling, exchanging defeated glances.
"Just stop, Austin," Jones muttered through gritted teeth. "Unless you want this rope to crush us both."
Austin sighed heavily but said nothing, his expression a mixture of anger and resignation.
