Leo led the team through the dense forest, the sounds of alarms echoing behind them as Drake's guards searched for the intruders. They had to move quickly, relying on the cover of the trees and their knowledge of the terrain to stay ahead of their pursuers.
"Keep low and stick to the shadows," Sofia instructed, her voice calm despite the chaos around them. "They'll be combing the area, but if we stay quiet, we can avoid detection."
Owen and Evelyn kept to the middle of the group, with Marcus bringing up the rear to watch for any guards approaching from behind. The forest was filled with obstacles—fallen trees, overgrown bushes, and rocky terrain—but they navigated it with precision, knowing that their lives depended on it.
As they moved deeper into the forest, the guards' voices grew fainter, but they couldn't afford to let their guard down. Drake's allies were known for their persistence, and they would stop at nothing to catch those who had stolen their valuable information.
