Chapter 73: Combat Trials Continue
(Ethan's POV)
The heat of the forest pressed against my skin. Each rustle of leaves and snap of twigs felt like a warning, the enchanted forest alive and breathing with tension.
Mark was just ahead of me, moving with sharp, deliberate steps. He glanced back, his voice cutting through the stagnant air. "They're scattering, but none of them are retreating yet. We need to push further in."
I nodded, keeping my senses sharp. His words mirrored my own unease. Brandon’s team wasn’t hiding out of fear; they were circling us like wolves waiting to strike.
"Keep your eyes open," I said, my voice low but firm. Through our pack bonds, I reached out to the others. "Everyone, stay spread out but close enough to back each other up. We focus on picking them of
