The thrill of the chase filled me again as I darted through the trees, my senses heightened. I could hear Faruk following close behind, his powerful strides gaining on me. I had found him hiding in the trunk of an old tree and he was now trying to catch me. I pushed myself harder, leading us deeper into the forest until the sound of rushing water reached my ears.
We broke through the trees and found ourselves at a beautiful stream, a waterfall cascading down into a clear pool. The moonlight reflected off the water, casting a silver glow over everything. I stopped at the water’s edge, panting, and turned to face Faruk.
He lunged at me playfully, and I dodged, laughing. We circled each other, snapping playfully, our paws splashing in the shallow water. The energy between us crackled with i
