Bella's POV
Excitement bubbled within me as I made my way toward the waterfalls. The crisp air, the sound of rushing water, and the promise of adventure had me eager to keep up with Jestine, who walked ahead with confident strides. The path was uneven, but I followed without hesitation. Suddenly, a hard object struck the back of my head, and a sharp pain exploded. The world around me blurred, and before I could react, everything went black.
When I slowly regained consciousness, I found myself lying on the hard, metallic floor of a moving truck. The air was thick with a musty, unpleasant odor, making it difficult to breathe. I tried to shift, but my limbs refused to cooperate. Panic prickled at the edges of my mind as I realized my hands and feet were tied. A burning sensation seared my w
