The canopy of the Blackwood Ridge was so thick that the moonlight only managed to pierce through in jagged, silver needles. I had lost the trail two hours ago, my hiking boots skidding on damp moss and ancient roots. The air here didn't smell like pine and rain anymore; it smelled heavy, like musk, wet fur, and something sharp that made the hair on my arms stand up.I stopped, my breath hitching in my chest. The silence was too complete. Then, a low, tectonic growl vibrated through the soles of my shoes."You're far from the path, little bird," a voice rasped. It was deep, scraping against my nerves like gravel.I spun around, my flashlight beam cutting through the dark. Three men emerged from the shadows. They weren't just men. They were massive, easily seven feet tall, with chests like oak barrels and eyes that glowed with a predatory, amber light. They were half-naked despite the mountain chill, clad only in rough leather trousers, their skin mapped with scars and thick, dark hair.
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