Robert scratched his head. "Sleeping next to a tree? That's awfully strange, don't you think? Can anyone really sleep comfortably like that?"
"Of course not!" Charlie replied. "In the wild, maintaining your strength is crucial, so rest is paramount. Sitting up to sleep isn't exactly restful. Besides, all the other survivors are huddled around the campfire. Why's Amanda the only one leaning against a tree?"
Robert frowned, lost in thought. Suddenly, his eyes widened. "Charlie," he hissed, "you don't think she was tied to that tree, do you?"
"That's exactly what I'm thinking," Charlie said, his expression hardening. "But we won't know for sure until we get closer. And if those people harmed Amanda, I won't let them get away with it!"
With that, Charlie moved toward Amanda's location. Und
