Chapter 50 The Heart's Race

• Melissa’s POV
• As I guided the group through the thick woodland, there was a lot of tension in the air. With the burden of the task at hand bearing down heavily on my shoulders, every step felt like a race against time. I turned to look at Kane, who was walking right behind me, watching the trail for any danger. The other members of our little group silently followed, their faces displaying a mixture of fear and resolve.
• Despite the knot of anxiety in my chest, I responded, "We have to pick up the pace."