Chapter 35: A Glimpse of Freedom.

Bella let out a sigh of relief as she watched Hampton Jr. and his friends continue on their hunting trip. She had been following them from a distance, curious about what they were up to.

As she observed them, she realized that they were just a group of friends enjoying a hunting trip. They were laughing and joking, completely carefree.

Bella couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. She had been living in the forest for weeks, always looking over her shoulder, never knowing when danger might strike.

She knew that she couldn't stay hidden forever. Eventually, they would have to leave the forest and face whatever lay ahead.

But for now, she was determined to keep the girls safe. She made her way back to their temporary home, her mind racing with thoughts of their future.

As she approached the hut, she saw the girls huddled together, their eyes wide with fear. "What's wrong?" Bella asked, her heart racing.

The girls explained that they had heard strange noises in the forest, and they were scared. Bella reassured them, telling them that she had seen the group of men and they were just hunters.

But Bella knew that she couldn't let her guard down. She warned the girls to be careful, to always stay alert and watch for any signs of danger.

As the sun began to set, Bella and the girls settled in for the night. They knew that they had to be vigilant, to protect themselves from harm.

But despite the dangers that lurked in the forest, Bella felt a sense of hope. She knew that they couldn't stay hidden forever, but for now, they were safe.

And as she drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them. Would they ever be able to leave the forest and start new lives?