Chapter 3: The Hunt BeginsThe sun was just beginning to set when the organizers gathered us all at the edge of the clearing. The forest looked different now, more darker, deeper, full of shadows that seemed to breathe. My heart was already racing, a steady, heavy thump against my ribs that I could feel in my throat, in my wrists, and low in my belly.“Prey gets a thirty-minute head start,” the lead organizer announced, voice calm but firm. “Hunters stay here until the signal. Masks on. No removing them until the weekend ends unless both parties consent. Safe word is ‘red.’ Use it and everything stops. Respect the boundaries.”I stood among the other prey participants, legs feeling unsteady. I had changed into dark leggings, a fitted long-sleeve top, and sturdy boots. Nothing flashy. Just practical for running. My nipples were already tight against the fabric from the cool evening air and the adrenaline flooding my system. Between my legs, I could feel myself growing slick, a warm, u
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