The dim glow of dawn filtered through the bushes, casting long shadows throughout the forest floor. Sophia and James moved quickly, the sound in their footsteps muffled by the thick underbrush. Their breath came in sharp, panicked bursts, however, they didn’t dare forestall. They should still pay attention to the distant roar of engines, the unmistakable sound of guys ultimate in.
Sophia’s heart pounded as she gripped the flash force tightly, feeling the load of it in her palm. It was their lifeline, their most effective wish for exposing the fact. But the pressure to defend it and every other became almost unbearable.
James’s eyes were scanning the woods around them, his actions efficient and particular. Despite the urgency, there was a calmness in his demeanor, an unwavering dedica
