FREYA’S POV In the moonlit embrace of the night, Aiko and I found ourselves becoming an unexpected team, a dynamic duo embarking on the hunt together. The decision to join forces was, at first, shrouded in my reservations about Aiko. I had kept her at arm's length, a precautionary measure against the uncertainties that lingered within me. Yet, as the nights unfolded and our pursuit of the supernatural deepened, Aiko's tenacity and skill began to carve a niche in the fortress of my guarded trust. The woods, draped in shadows and mystery, became our shared canvas. Aiko's footsteps echoed alongside mine, creating a rhythm of unity beneath the moon's watchful gaze. There was an artistry to our collaboration, we were predator and prey that extended beyond the creatures we pursued. Slowly but

