Panic surged through me like a tidal wave at the sound of Jack's voice, crashing over my senses and threatening to pull me under. Every instinct screamed for me to flee, but I forced myself to steady my breathing, inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly, trying to regain control amidst the chaos. The air was thick with an oppressive tension, and every rustle of leaves and distant call of a seabird felt amplified, echoing ominously in the stillness of the evening.
“It’s alright. He hasn’t seen us yet.” Ember whispered, her voice barely above a breath, but laced with urgency. Her eyes were locked onto Jack, glowing with intensity as they tracked his every movement with a predatory focus that bordered on feral. There was a fierce fire in her gaze, a stark contrast to the fear that coursed throug
