Chapter 67: Scent of Danger

Ovelia's POV

Suddenly, a rabbit darted out from the bushes, its fluffy white tail bobbing as it hopped away. I let out a relieved sigh, my shoulders relaxing. It's just a rabbit. But Ann remained tense, her gray eyes locked on the bushes, her ears twitching as she sniffed the air.

"Ann, is there a problem?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly.

"There's still something in the bush," Ann replied, her tone low and cautious. "I can smell it, but I don't know what kind of creature it is. This scent… it's unfamiliar to me."

My heart skipped a beat. A ghost?! 

"Remember back in the village when food kept disappearing without a trace? The vendors were furious. Ann, what if it's really a ghost?" I whispered, my voice barely audible as fear gripped me.