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Their shouts became fainter, replaced by the natural sounds of the forest.
But just as hope began to blossom, a loud yell pierced the foggy veil.
They were closer than we thought.
I felt a tug on my arm and was pulled sideways, away from our original path.
Lorik had spotted a narrow stream, its waters barely visible through the fog.
Without a word, we followed its path, hoping the water would throw our pursuers off our scent.
The cold water seeped through my shoes, numbing my feet.
But the sensation was grounding, the familiar discomfort a welcome distraction from the terror of the chase.
As we splashed through, the sound of water masked our footsteps, making our escape slightly more silent.
After what felt like hours, we finally slowed down.
The dense fog began to thin out, and the forest around us looked less menacing.
We found ourselves in a small clearing, the trees forming a protective circle around us.
Dropping to the ground, we tried to catch our breath.
The air smelled cleaner here, the fog’s residue slowly being replaced by the crisp freshness of nature.
The earth beneath me was soft and damp, its coolness seeping through the fabric of my clothes.
Lorik wrapped an arm around me, drawing me close. “I think we’ve lost them,” he whispered, his voice ragged from exhaustion.
Aznai nodded in agreement, his sharp eyes still scanning the surroundings. “For now, at least.”
The weight of the day’s events pressed down on us, and I leaned into Lorik’s embrace, seeking comfort.
His scales, usually cool to the touch, felt warmer now, their familiar texture providing a sense of security.
“We need to keep moving,” Lorik said after a moment,breaking the silence. “The farther we get from them, the better.”
I nodded, my determination renewed.
Our journey was far from over, but we had each other, and that gave me hope.
As we ventured deeper into the forest, the fog became a distant memory.
But the feeling of being watched, of danger lurking just out of sight, remained.
We were no longer running, but the chase was far from over.
The forest’sshadows deepened as the sun descended, casting eerie patterns on the ground.
It wasn’t long before those very shadows began to shift and move in ways that defied the natural dance of light.
A bone-chilling feeling gnawed at me, and an unspoken understanding passed between Lorik, Aznai, and me:
We weren’t alone.
The forest’s sounds diminished, replaced by an ominous silence.
