Hunting In The Forest (2)

Leo and his group moved deeper into the forest, with steady breath, while making sure to keep up their guard.

The deeper they went, the more the trees seemed to twist and stretch in unnatural way, their bark darkening to a shade of deep crimson.

The forest air had changed as well—what once smelled of damp earth and foliage now carried a faint scent of blood.

Fiona walked close to Leo, her ears perked, sniffing the air cautiously. Her wounds were still healing but she still chose to keep going.

"We're getting close to something," Ves muttered, her fingers twitching at her sides.

Tatiana nodded, her eyes narrowing. "It's too quiet. Something's watching us."

The tension in the air thickened.

A rustling sound came from above.

Leo looked up just as a massive shadow dropped from the treetops.

The creature landed with a sickening crunch, sending dust and leaves flying in all directions.