Amira's SUV hummed quietly as it neared the edge of the grove, morning light streaming through the leaves and casting long, dappled shadows.
She leaned forward, her eyes narrowed as she scanned the road ahead. The forest was dense here, the thick canopy creating a shifting blend of light and dark.
Her instincts prickled, a familiar sensation warning her to stay alert.
"Alright, ease up here," she murmured through the radio, her tone low but firm. "Sophie, I need you to scout the area. Get out, see what's up ahead. We'll hold position here."
Sophie nodded, slipping silently out of the car. The team waited, each moment stretching longer as they listened to the soft rustling of leaves in the distance.
Amira's hand tapped rhythmically against the steering wheel as she kept her gaze locked in the direction Sophie had gone. The feeling that something was waiting for them was growing stronger.
