Chapter 21 The Heart Of Darkness

• As dawn approached, the forest seemed to come alive with an almost eerie stillness. Clara’s team had spent the night in the ravine, their senses sharpened and their resolve strengthened. They were tired, but the danger they faced fueled their determination.
• Clara sat on a large rock, her eyes scanning the darkened forest. Ethan approached, his expression serious but supportive. “We need to move soon. Lucas and Marcus won’t stay away for long.”
• Clara nodded, her mind racing with plans and strategies. “Agreed. We need to reach the hidden base before they regroup and come after us again.”