The more people searching, the faster we could cover ground. If we worked together, our chances of finding her would be far greater.
“Searching will be much harder in the dark,” Elias added.
He wasn’t wrong. The forest was already dangerous during daylight. At night, it was even harder to see, tracks were difficult to follow, and scents were harder to pick up. Even skilled warriors could lose their way.
“I know you’re worried about Luna Melissa. We all are. But if you truly want to find her, we need to be smart about this,” Elias continued. “It’s better if we return to Silver Lake for now and send out more people tomorrow morning. For your peace of mind, we’ll resume the search at first light.”
Hall stepped forward. “I give you my word, Alpha.”
“So do I,” other warriors joined in.
