Celeste's Gratitude

Later that day, John and his team celebrated the successful rescue. After the celebrations, John, Laura, June, and Amber all sat still in the lounge.

"So, wanna tell me what happened?" John asked and looked at the two women.

"The details are still hazy," June answered, looking at Laura, "but I'll try my best."

"That day, Laura and I went out hunting and left Amber in the house. We came back just in time to see Amber being taken away. We fought the masked soldiers, but then we got separated, and that monstrosity attacked the convoy. I don't even know how to describe it, but it was huge, and we could only flee. I'm sorry, Amber. We should've tried harder to save you."

June's eyes teared up as she looked at Amber.

"I'm just glad you're safe," Amber said, her voice trembling as she hugged June.

"So, what happened then?" John interjected.