The howl lingered in the night air, echoing between the trees, and with every passing second, the silence grew heavier. My heart pounded so loud, I was sure Ryan could hear it too.He took a step forward, his arm still tense at his side, as if bracing for something just out of sight. “We have to keep going,” he said, his voice low but unwavering.I nodded, though every instinct told me to turn back. Something about this felt too intentional like we were being lured, not simply lost.Then, from just beyond the treeline, a faint glimmer caught my eyeA flicker of movement, like a shadow shifting just out of reach.Before I could say anything, a sudden gust of wind swept through, and I shuddered, feeling as if a thousand eyes were watching.“Stay close,” Ryan repeated, his voice barely a breath. And this time, I didn’t hesitate. I took his hand, stepping into the darkness, knowing that what we were chasing was just beginning.As we moved forward, each step sank into the soft earth, the u
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