Better kept between us

As they stepped out of the shadowed embrace of the forbidden forest, the air seemed to change around them. The towering trees had shielded them from the outside world, but now, as the open sky greeted them, that sense of solitude was shattered.

The clearing ahead was bathed in the soft hues of sunlight, casting a warm glow to the surroundings. The moment of tranquility, however, was short-lived. They spotted Alex at the edge of the forest.

When Alex noticed them his posture became rigid and his expression turned into something unreadable. Eve's heart skipped a beat when she saw him. There was something in his eyes, a mix of concern and restrained anger, that set her on edge.