The HIDDENS
"But if Esther’s hiding here, we can’t afford to turn back."
Hours passed as we followed the lead given to us by the man we’d interrogated. He had spoken of a cave system, a place where Esther supposedly kept her wolves. We found the entrance exactly where he’d said it would be—a jagged opening in the side of a rocky hill, partially concealed by overgrown foliage.
Jake raised a hand, signaling for everyone to stop. The group fell silent, the tension palpable as we gathered around the entrance.
"This is it," Jake said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Be ready for anything."
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