Chapter 32 Secrets In The Shadows

• The first light of dawn filtered through the dense forest canopy, casting a soft glow on the team as they gathered around the campfire for a quick breakfast. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, their recent encounters leaving a palpable tension in the air.
• Clara and Ethan sat together, their earlier exchange of feelings adding an unspoken intimacy to their interactions. They spoke in hushed tones, their words wrapped in a new layer of connection.
• “So, what’s our strategy for today?” Clara asked, her fingers tracing patterns on the coffee mug in her hands.