An unsettling disruption shattered the peace. Adelita's keen senses were on high alert as a jarring sound echoed through the trees, sending a ripple of tension through the air. She turned her gaze in the direction of the noise, her eyes narrowing as she sought to uncover the source.
Mark, a fellow member of their group, also tensed beside her, his eyes mirroring her cautious concern. While there was no visible threat in sight, Adelita's intuition told her that they were not alone—that someone was watching, lurking in the shadows.
Their unspoken exchange spoke volumes—a shared understanding that danger was imminent. Adelita's fingers gripped a grilled thigh tightly, her anger mingling with a growing sense of unease. Even the simple act of eating was now tainted by the presence of an unkno
