C37 Shadows of betrayal

The moon hung high in the sky, casting its silver glow over the secluded forest. Dianne stood at the edge of a small clearing, her eyes fixed on the horizon. The nocturnal sounds of rustling leaves and distant animal calls were amplified by her heightened senses, each noise a reminder of the inner turmoil she couldn’t escape.

Lewis stood a few paces behind her, his presence a silent reassurance