As if on cue, a blood-curdling scream shattered the night's peace. We were on our feet in an instant, weapons at the ready.
"What was that?" Maria gasped, jolted awake by the noise.
"I don't know," I said, straining my eyes to see into the darkness. "But it came from that direction."
"We should check it out," Jake said, already moving towards the sound.
Selly grabbed his arm, her eyes wide with fear. "Are you crazy? It could be dangerous!"
"We can't just ignore it," I said. "What if it's another tribute? They could be hurt."
Selly looked like she wanted to argue, but after a moment, she nodded reluctantly. "Fine. But... can we stick together? Please?"
The vulnerability in her voice surprised me. I nodded, offering her a reassuring smile. "Of course. We're a team, remember?"
We move
