Chapter 133

ZAYN'S POV

As I wandered through the forest one afternoon, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Eva had promised to return weeks ago, and I had begun to fear the worst. My heart was heavy with worry, and I needed to clear my thoughts.

I decided to go on a hunt to distract myself. I wanted to catch a deer, not just for food, but to prove to myself that I still had some control over my surroundings.

The forest was quiet, and the only sound was the crunch of leaves beneath my boots. As I walked further, I spotted a deer grazing in a nearby clearing.

I crept up slowly, trying not to make any noise. My heart was pounding in my chest as I drew my bow back, aiming. I released the arrow, and it flew through, striking the deer in the heart. It fell to the ground, and I approached it carefully, thanking the animal for giving its life to sustain mine.

With the deer slung over my shoulders, I made my way back to my campsite.

I prepared the meat carefully, skinning and cleaning it before ro